What
happens after death? When will the end of the world be? Are we really
living in the ‘last days’? These are questions which concern everyone,
no matter what his or her background. Many have tried to answer these
questions, producing theories that range from the fanciful to the
nihilistic, but man-made notions cannot answer questions about matters
which the human has no way of finding out by himself or herself.
In
these as in so many other issues, Islam brings us answers. Surely the
One who gives life and takes it away is the One who is the best to
inform us of what happens after death. The One who has created this
universe and humankind is the best to tell us about when this world will
come to an end and humankind will be called to judgement. He has
informed us about these matters, in His Book and through His Prophet
(blessings and peace be upon him).
In this book, Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar
examines all these issues from the point of view of the Qur’an and the
Sunnah. He looks at issues of death and what happens to a person’s soul
after death, including the questioning of the angels and the torment of
the grave. He also examines the signs of the Last Hour, which indicate
that the Day of Judgement is approaching – many of which are already
happening. As always, he quotes extensively from the texts, placing
these issues squarely within an Islamic framework and dispelling the
myths and misunderstandings that have arisen and become prevalent.
This Islamic Creed Series of books has been translated into English by Nasiruddin al-Khattab.
Author: Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar
Publisher: IIPH
Price: RM44.00
Code: FM15
