From Here to the Hereafter: The Day of Judgment as Described in the Qur'an & Sunnah

Have you ever heard someone say, "I wish I was dead?" From Here to Hereafter explores the soul's journey from this temporary world into the eternal Hereafter. It describes life after death, with vivid scenes from the Qur'an and Sunnah depicting what happens when a person is dying, what occurs after death as they enter the Hereafter, and the major and minor signs of the onset of the Day of Judgment. What shocking events will characterize this day? 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, 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 we enjoy talking about. We are constantly told to live our lives to the fullest, filling them with things we enjoy and things that bring us happiness because we only live once. But this concept of living is not the purpose for which we were created. 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 reach the Hereafter successfully.

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 affirming that Allah has 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.

From Here to the Hereafter provides 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 this will impact the way we think about death, how we live our lives, and how we better understand its significance, preparing 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 within to your daily life.