Have you ever heard someone say, "I wish I was dead?" From Here to Hereafter explores the sour's journey from this temporary world into the eternal Hereafter. It is a description of life after death. Vivid scenes described in the Qur'an and the Sunnah depict what happens when a person is dying; what happens after death as he enters the Hereafter? What are the major and minor signs of the onset of the Day of Judgment? What shocking events will characterize the Day of Judgment? How will the terrifying reckoning transpire? Where will we end up: heaven or hell? What will the final abode look like? By providing knowledge about the Day of Judgment and an authentic, emotional depiction of both Paradise and Hellfire, this book "From Here to the Hereafter" takes the reader on a spiritual journey to establish a true connection with Allah.
Death is a topic that is relevant to us all, and yet it simply isn't something enjoyable to talk about. We are constantly told to live our lives to the fullest and fill our lives with the things that we enjoy and the things that bring us happiness, because we only live once. This concept of living is not the purpose we were created for. Islam encourages Muslims to be ever-mindful of the temporary nature of this life. It is essential for every Muslim to understand our true purpose in life and what is required of us to get us successfully to the hereafter.
As Muslims, belief in the Day of Judgment is a Pillar of Iman (faith) and an essential part of belief in the unseen. Believing in the Day of Judgment means we affirm that Allah predetermined a specific time to end life on Earth. This belief stems from what Allah has revealed to us in the Qur’an and from the teachings of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
This book, “From Here to the Hereafter,” provides you with important information about the major and minor signs of the Day of Judgment, death, the scenes leading up to the Last Hour, the Reckoning, and descriptions of Jannah and Jahannam. Knowing it will have an impact on the way we think about death, how we live our lives, better understand its significance, and prepare ourselves for it. We will also explore why iman in the Day of Judgment is extremely important for our ultimate success in both this world and the hereafter.
This book is part of the Journey to Allah series. A new Islamic Studies series that aims to help you apply your faith to real-world issues. It presents everyday practical applications of Islam. We pray that this book helps you draw closer to Allah as you learn and apply the knowledge in this book to your daily life. Please send your feedback to info@faithpublications.org. We welcome any suggestions to improve this curriculum.
Lastly, we would like to thank Br. Sulejman Dzanic for writing the units so beautifully and sharing with us his wealth of knowledge and expertise. May Allah accept this effort from him and everyone who worked on this book, and more importantly, may Allah accept your efforts to draw closer to Him.