Questions abound about what happens after death. In Western societies, in particular, there is a great deal of speculation on these matters. Muslims, however, have answers to these questions. Islam tells us what we can expect when we have finally made our exit from this world; we are also given ample guidance as to how we may best prepare ourselves and the rewards of Paradise in the Hereafter. In this book, Husayn al-‘Awayishah outlines the Islamic teaching on death and the grave. It is an essential reading for any Muslim who wants to know more about this topic from the authentic sources of Islam.
The author remarks: “As a continuation of the Bidayat al-Salikin series, Allah (SWT) has enabled me to produce this book, The Grave: Punishments and Blessings. I believe that it was necessary to present this information to my Muslim brothers, because the punishments and blessings of the grave are topics which have to do with ‘Aqidah, topics which we must know about. The pillars of Iman, the punishments and blessings of the grave, the punishments of Hell and the blessings of Paradise, knowing and believing in all these lead to the reform of the heart, which in turn will lead to the reform of the external aspects of life, including the correction of morals on which a safe and secure life for society as a whole, and indeed the entire Ummah, may be built.”
