Life in al-Barzakh: From Death Until Resurrection

The Inevitable Journey #4

by Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly

We inevitably go through a journey starting with this life, and extending into the grave, before our final abode in the hereafter. In the process, we pass through stages of sickness, death, and the intermediate life in the grave (al-Barzakh). These are the subjects with which “The Inevitable Journey” deals with:

This book deals with many important matters that have always perplexed the human minds, but that, as is shown in this book, have been clearly explained in the authentic texts from Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah.

Among the subjects covered are the following:

*The Moment of Death
*The Soul's Trip to the Heavens
*The Final Test
*The Righteous and the Sinful in al-Barzakh
*Saviors from the Grave's Punishment
*Communications with al-Barzakh
*Things That Benefit the Dead

Genres: Islam, Religion

245 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 1998

About the author

Muhammad Al-Jibali acquired a sound knowledge of Shaykh al-Albanis fiqh and methodology through personal contact with the Shaykh and an extensive study, indexing, and teaching of his works.

He Studied and maintained strong friendship with most of the late Nasir ud-Din al-Albanis prominent students from Syria, Jordan, and other countries (1983 to current).

He has authored many original books and articles in various areas of fiqh, `aqidah, manhaj, da`wah, etc and has lectured at many conferences and seminars, in North America and around the world.

Reviews

[Delilah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A terrifying read about al-Barzakh. It really makes you think twice about doing bad deeds. I highly recommend this because it is based off of authentic sources that are always specifically referenced. The book also dispels some myths that some Muslims believe about the condition of those in al-Barzakh.

[K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book. I learned a lot of information that I haven't known before. I'd def. recommend it to teens & adults. It makes you think twice about doing anything haram, has you thinking about death all the time.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a pretty good book overall. The editing was great and the material was easy to read for someone who doesn't have a background in fiqh, which is always a plus. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn a little about Barzakh, a little talked about part of the hereafter.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and explanatory! There are tables and charts to break down all steps in easy bits!! Only Quranic and Hadith evidences are mentioned- leaving no room for random/weird speculation. There are 11 chapters in this book:
1)Approach of Death
2)Texts describing Al Barzaq
3)The Moment of Death
4)Trip to the heaven and back
5)Final Test
6)After the Test
7)The Prophets and the Martyrs
8)The Sinful in Al-Barzaq
9)Saviors from the Punishment
10) Communication with Al-Barzaq
11)Things that benefit the Dead

[Nahlah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must ready for any one who wants to prepare for the Aakhirah! It is very motivating, accurate, and done in a comprehensive way. BTW the author was actually my principal in elementry school lol, I never thought I'd be reading his books ;)..

[wajiha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zayd Bin Thabit reported that Allah's Messenger (‎ﷺ ) said: ‹Verily, those people (the dead) are being afflicted in the grave. Were it not that you may tend to stop burying each other, I would have asked Allah (swt) to let you hear the torture of the grave as I do.>

[Reader467 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The explanations are helpful and all the sources are cited. After reading this book, you will have a very clear idea what happens in the dying moment and after it (in the grave). I would recommend to all my fellow Muslims, and interested non-Muslims, too. It's also a quick read, so I'm sure everyone can put aside an hour or two for this elucidating work.

[Salman Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, the author did a great job structuring the book and covering the death first then what happens in the grave and what happens to people in the grave according to their beliefs and action in this world. I learned plenty of new things from this book and glad that it was sourced from the Quran and the authentic Hadiths. May Allah reward the author.

[Abdul Qudus]

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[NAZATUL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book and thorough discussion about life in Al Barzakh supported with verses of Al Quran and hadith.
I like the summary that being structured in very systematic way so that it is easy to remember each topics.
You can finish it in a short period of time.

[Irfan Ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly all the authentic Hadith are presented with proper references