What happens to the souls in barzakh?
Question: Asfa Umer We are aware that the martyrs are not in the grave, but rather, they are still present among us and still at risk. However, I am curious as to what will happen to people like us who are not martyrs and who pass away naturally.What happens to our soul and where does it go? Does it go to an area known as barzakh, and if so, could you please elaborate on this? Or does it go to an eternal state of dormancy? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The existence after this one is far superior to the life here on earth. The joys, sorrows, and experiences of this existence pale in comparison to the afterlife. The moment the spirit leaves the body is when the phenomenon starts. There are two categories at this point in time: the fortunate and the destitute. I The fortunate are treated as monarchs. They are welcomed by hundreds of angels, who surround them in fragrance and radiance. In a pr...