The question posed to the deceased in the grave

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta

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The first question of Fatwa number ( 11365 )
Q 1: What is the question posed to the deceased when he enters the grave?
A 1: Authentic hadiths have been mass-transmitted confirming that the two angels question the deceased after his burial about some of his beliefs. In (Sahih al-Bukhari
and Muslim ) and others, it is narrated from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), that he told them that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

When a man is placed in his grave and his friends leave him, he hears the beat of their sandals. Then two angels come to him and, having made him sit up, they say, ‘What was your opinion of this man, of Muhammad?’ The believer replies, ‘I testify that he is God’s servant and messenger.’ He is then told to look at his abode in hell for which God has substituted for him an abode in paradise, and he sees them both.

إن العبد إذا وُضع في قبره وتولى عنه أصحابه، وإنه ليسمع قرع نعالهم، أتاه ملكان فيقعدانه فيقولان: ما كنت تقول في هذا الرجل؟ لمحمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، فأما المؤمن فيقول: أشهد أنه عبد الله ورسوله. فيقال: انظر إلى مقعدك من النار قد أبدلك الله به مقعدًا من الجنة، فيراهما جميعًا

Mishkat al-Masabih 126Muttafaqun 'alayh (Zubair `Aliza'i)

. Qatadah said: It was mentioned to us that space is made for him in his grave, then he returned to the hadith of Anas and said:

The hypocrite and infidel are asked, ‘What was your opinion of this man?’ and reply, ‘I do not know; I held the opinion others held.’ They will retort, ‘You neither knew nor did you follow [the believers].’ He will then be given a blow with iron hammers and will utter a shout which will be heard by all who are near him, with the exception of men and jinn.

وأما المنافق والكافر فيقال له: ما كنت تقول في هذا الرجل؟ فيقول: لا أدري كنت أقول ما يقوله الناس. فيقال: لا دريت ولا تليت. ويُضرب بمطارق من حديد ضربة، فيصيح صيحة يسمعها من يليه غير الثقلين

Mishkat al-Masabih 126Muttafaqun 'alayh (Zubair `Aliza'i)

. Also in (the two Sahihs) from al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

When a Muslim is questioned in his grave, he will testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), and that is what is meant by Allah's Statement:-- "Allah will keep firm those who believe with a Word that stands firm in this world and in the Hereafter."

المسلم إذا سئل في القبر شهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدًا رسول الله، فذلك قوله: يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الآخِرَةِ

Sahih al-Bukhari 4699

. And in (Sahih Muslim ) from al-Bara' ibn 'Azib from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he said:

This verse: "Allah grants steadfastness to those who believe with firm word," was revealed in connection with the torment of the grave. It would be said to him: Who is your Lord? And he would say: Allah is my Lord and Muhammad is my Apostle (ﷺ), and that is (what is implied) by the words of Allah, the Exalted: "Allah keeps steadfast those who believe with firm word in this world and in the Hereafter."

يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الآخِرَةِ قال: نزلت في عذاب القبر، فيقال له من ربك؟ فيقول: ربي الله ونبيي محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، فذلك قوله عز وجل: يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الآخِرَةِ

Sahih Muslim 2871a

. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.

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