Islam †Annotated Essay Essay

The article explains the way Islam views liveness after death. It clearly describes the conglomerate tenets that this devotion follows when it comes to life on earth and life after death. Islam believes that life on earth has no purpose except to prepare oneself for life after death. The life after death typically consists of three phases Death, the intermediate and the phase of resurrection. Death is considered to be the first gateway to reach the Garden or Fire. Importance of the customs duty of singing various verses at the time of death and till the body is buried and the custom of proper ablutions before burial is given due space.The number phase is the most controversial phase for which lot of explanations exist. This is the period when the soul is separated from the body but is not withal resurrected. What the soul does in this mediate phase has many theories, most common being, the souls embarks on a journey similar to the journey made by Prophet Muhammad where He was t aken finished the seven layers of heaven and made to look down at the tortures of hell. Another commonly accepted theory is the visit of angels Munkar and Nakil, who question the souls about the Quranic verses and their faith.The third phase, that is, the sidereal day of Resurrection is believed to be quite spectacular with the devastation of the whole world and the souls entering either the garden or the fire according to their virtues. It is also believed that after resurrection and the destruction of the whole mankind, a new age will begin and aloneice and righteousness will return to the earth again with a new leader. The fancy of punishments or rewards after death, like the author mentioned, do seem having lot of physical attributes. All that has been mentioned seems a bit too dramatic like the tree diagram in hell, Zaqqam which has demons as flowersIt seems, to capture a proper picture of the horror of hell, physical attributes like fire, demons, swords, etc. have been us ed. This would probably make humans deduce better the tortures that they are to undergo if they do not live a life of righteousness. The editors note also briefs about the various contributions Islam as a religion has made to the world like ban on liquor, gambling and other vices. It also mentions the equality that Muslim women are credit with in the religion. However, in this present world, they seem to be the most bounded ones. The images of burqa-clad women with no freedom tell quite a different story.The religion, which has beautiful and just tenets to its credit like equal property rights to women, no race and color discrimination, seems to be misunderstood and misinterpreted by the religious heads and the followers for short term benefits. Because of much(prenominal) acts, Islam today is demonized and its contributions to the society are being passed unnoticed. Finally, the article was a comprehensive note of the beliefs in Islam regarding death and after and gave a very bri ef yet informative idea about the various customs and views on important aspects like fate of non-believers and reincarnation. It did make me a lot wiser about this religion