1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

33 Questions

Is constructing solid graves considered permissible in Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes it is permissible to construct solid grave to protect the dead body from water or any other expected harm.

Wassalam.
If we believe the Day of Judgment is meant for reward and punishment, why do we experience the punishment of the grave beforehand?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The results of our deeds can be in different stages starting from this life when believers who do good feel peace of mind and mental happiness, and bad doers feel depressed and unhappy. Grave us another stage where we see the results of our deeds, then the Day of Judgement.

'Wassalam.
Can Imam Ali provide us with assistance in our time of need in the grave even after death? If so, what is the evidence for it?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Allah, The Exalted, Grants extra ordinary gifts to His most sincere servants to help the believers whenever and however Allah Wants them to help. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Imam Ali (AS) are the best servants of Allah (SWT) and Allah Grants them the best. Their supplications are accepted and the intercession for us is granted by Allah if we are sincere and dedicated believers. All Muslims salute the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) in every Prayer by saying ASSALAMU Alaina Ayyuha Nabiyyu Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh. The Prophet (SAWA) replies our salutations and prays for us. Same also by Imam Ali (AS).

'Wassalam.
Where does the questioning by two angels occur? Is it within the material grave or in another spiritual realm? Does it take place immediately after death or is there a delay until burial?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

According to the narrations, the questioning by the two angles occurs after burial in the grave, unless the dead person has no grave because he was not buried for any reason e.g. drown in the sea or ocean or burnt in chemical or atomic or nuclear bomb and his dead body was not found, then it will happen after reasonable time after his death. 

Wassalam.