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Resurrection Day Believer's Experiences and Protection

Explore teachings about trials, protection of Isa (peace be upon him), and believers' joy at death.

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1. What did the Prophet ﷺ teach about seeking refuge from the trials of life and death?

  • A Muslim should seek refuge with Allah from them. (correct answer)
  • It is unnecessary because no believer is ever tested.
  • It is forbidden to mention them in du‘a.
  • It should only be done after death.

Why

The Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah from the trials of life and death, and he encouraged worshippers to seek refuge from them before saying the salaam at the end of prayer. The trials of life include doubts and desires that may confuse or tempt a person. The trials of death may refer to what happens at the time of death, when Shaytaan is especially eager to tempt a person, and may also include the questioning by the two angels in the grave.

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2. Why is it not appropriate to pray to live long enough to witness the descent of ‘Eesa عليه السلام?

  • Because that also means witnessing a time of severe tribulation. (correct answer)
  • Because Muslims do not believe ‘Eesa عليه السلام will descend.
  • Because asking Allah for a long life of obedience is always forbidden.
  • Because seeing signs of the Hour is required for faith.

Why

There is nothing wrong with asking Allah for a long life filled with obedience and good deeds. But asking specifically to live until the descent of ‘Eesa عليه السلام is not appropriate, because his descent will occur at the end of time, during great tribulations, especially the trial of the Dajjaal. A Muslim should ask Allah for safety, steadfastness, and a good end, not to be present at times of severe fitnah whose outcome for the individual is unknown.

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3. What protection will ‘Eesa عليه السلام have on the Day of Resurrection?

  • Protection from the terror that will seize people on that Day. (correct answer)
  • Protection from being crucified on that Day.
  • Protection from needing to believe in Allah.
  • Protection from ever dying.

Why

The verse mentioning peace upon ‘Eesa عليه السلام the day he was born, the day he dies, and the day he is raised alive refers to protection from Allah in those stages. He was protected from Shaytaan at birth, will be protected from the terrors of death when he dies, and will be protected from the terror that seizes people when they see the horrors of the Day of Resurrection. The verse does not mean that he already died by crucifixion; rather, he will die after he descends near the end of time.

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4. What is the prescribed way to make du‘a about drinking on the Day of Resurrection?

  • Ask Allah to let one drink from the Prophet’s ﷺ Cistern. (correct answer)
  • Insist on drinking specifically from the Prophet’s ﷺ hand.
  • Avoid asking for anything related to the Cistern.
  • Ask only for women to drink from the Cistern.

Why

Authentic hadiths state that whoever drinks from the Prophet’s ﷺ Cistern will never thirst again. The reports indicate that people will drink directly from the Cistern or from the jugs near it, and the source says there is no authentic wording indicating that they will drink from the Prophet’s ﷺ hand. Therefore, asking specifically to drink from his hand may fall under overstepping in du‘a by asking for something not established in the texts. The prescribed request is to ask Allah to let one drink from the Cistern of the Prophet ﷺ, a drink after which one will never thirst again.

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5. What is the best way for a believer to make death, the grave, and the Day of Resurrection stations of joy and happiness?

  • Belief in Allah and righteous deeds. (correct answer)
  • Relying on wishes without action.
  • Merely knowing about the Hereafter.
  • Avoiding all reminders of death.

Why

Death, the grave, and the Day of Resurrection are difficult and frightening stations. The believer who prepares through faith and righteous deeds may receive glad tidings at death, comfort in the grave, and safety and honour on the Day of Resurrection. The source states that the best means for making these stations joyful are belief in Allah and righteous deeds. This includes all the good deeds mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah: hastening to obedience, persisting in righteousness, helping others, and competing in good.

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6. Why does the believer feel joy when death comes?

  • The angels bring glad tidings from Allah. (correct answer)
  • The believer is guaranteed never to be questioned.
  • The believer forgets the Hereafter completely.
  • The believer is only relieved to leave worldly responsibilities.

Why

When death comes to the believer, the angels of mercy bring glad tidings from Allah, including the promise of Paradise and Allah’s pleasure and honour. Because of those glad tidings, the believer loves to meet Allah, and Allah loves to meet him. The believers will also rejoice later when they receive their records in their right hands and when they gaze upon the noble Countenance of Allah, which is the greatest delight.

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7. What form do a believer’s righteous deeds take when they appear in the grave?

  • A handsome man with good clothes and fragrance. (correct answer)
  • A white bird.
  • A silent book.
  • A shining sword.

Why

The sound hadith mentions that after the believer answers correctly in the grave, a man with a handsome face, handsome clothes, and a good fragrance comes to him and gives him glad tidings. When the believer asks who he is, he says, “I am your righteous deeds.” The source also mentions a separate report in which the Qur’an comes to its companion in a physical form on the Day of Resurrection. But the long viral wording about a handsome man entering between the shroud and chest is not established in reliable books of Sunnah.

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A note on these answers

These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.

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