Desire For The Aakhirat 21

Main Topic

This lecture addresses the critical necessity of preparing a Shariah-compliant will to safeguard one's estate, followed by an explanation of the soul's existence in Alam-e-Barzakh (the realm of the grave), including how the deceased interact with greetings and the noble status of martyrs in Jannah.

Key Lessons

• Leaving an improper or non-Islamic will can cause heirs to consume unlawful (Haram) wealth, leading to punishment in the grave for the deceased who neglected their duty.
• In the realm of Barzakh, souls are alive, converse with one another, and recognize the voices of living acquaintances who visit their graves.
• The deceased hear greetings and receive reward (Isaal-e-Sawab) strictly to the extent permitted by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, without validating improper practices or worship at graves.
• The souls of martyrs (Shuhada) are placed inside green birds that freely roam Jannah, eating its fruits and resting in chandeliers beneath the Arsh of Allah.
• On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will rebuild the human body from the tailbone, akin to plants sprouting from the earth after rain.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Quranic principle regarding the dead: "Innaka la tusmi'ul mawta" (Indeed, you cannot make the dead hear).
• Surah An-Nisa verse mentioning the honored groups: Anbiya, Siddiqeen, Shuhada, and Salihin.
• Hadith narrated by Sayyidatina Aisha radiallahu anha regarding the deceased replying to the Salaam of a visiting brother.
• Hadith narrated by Sayyidina Ibn Abbas radiallahu anhuma regarding the deceased recognizing the voice of an acquaintance.
• Hadith narrated by Sayyidina Ibn Mas'ud radiallahu anhu describing the souls of martyrs in the form of green birds under the Throne of Allah.
• Hadith reported by Sayyidina Ka'b bin Malik radiallahu anhu regarding the souls of believers dwelling in the trees of Jannah until Resurrection.

Practical Advice

• Draw up a Shariah-compliant will without delay, stating clearly that your estate must be distributed according to Islamic law, appointing an executor, and securing two witnesses.
• Perform visits to the cemetery (Qabristan) following the Sunnah greeting ("Assalamu alaikum ahlad diyari...") while adhering strictly to Islamic etiquette and avoiding prohibited innovations.