The Ruling on Denying the Punishment of the Grave

Question:
The Shaykh’s walimah (wedding feast) at the Muslims’ home in our country; they are asking about this grave, and they follow this verse, saying: Allah the Exalted said, “Our grave,” meaning our grave. How do we respond to them?

Answer:
Be patient with them for a while and let them see the punishment of the grave, which they deny. Be patient with them for a while and let them see what they denied. This is misguidance, may Allah protect us from it.
A Muslim who has faith believes the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in what he reported. This is part of the meaning of the testimony that there is no god but Allah: obeying him in what he commanded, believing him in what he reported, implementing what he ordered, and refraining from what he forbade and warned against. And not worshipping Allah except by what He has prescribed. Otherwise, what is the meaning of the testimony that He is the Messenger of Allah? He informs you, and you lie to him. He tells you there is punishment in the grave, and you say, “No, there is no punishment in the grave.” We ask Allah for well-being and safety. Yes.