Afterlife & Unseen
What should I do after a bad dream in Islam?
After a bad dream, seek refuge in Allah, spit lightly three times to the left, turn over and tell no one. These sunnah steps explained simply.
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Afterlife & Unseen
Heaven, hell, the grave, angels, jinn and what Islam teaches about life after death. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Afterlife & Unseen
What language will people speak in Jannah?
No verse or hadith in the main collections names the language of Jannah, so only Allah knows. Learn what the Quran says about speech there.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the tree of Tuba in Jannah?
Tuba is the Quran's word for the bliss of believers, and some reports name a great tree of Paradise with it. Learn what the authentic sources say.
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What is the sun rising from the west in Islam?
The sun rising from the west is a major sign of the Last Day after which delayed belief and repentance will not be accepted. See what Islam says.
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What is the difference between jinn, demons and shaytan?
Jinn are beings made of smokeless fire, shaytan means a rebellious devil from jinn or humans, and Iblis is their leader. Here is how they fit together.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is a true dream in Islam?
A true dream (ru'ya salihah) is a good dream from Allah, one of forty-six parts of prophethood. What it means and how it differs from ordinary dreams.
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What happens when the soul leaves the body in Islam?
When a person dies, the Angel of Death and his helpers take the soul, and it enters barzakh. See what Islam teaches about the soul leaving the body.
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What happens to miscarried babies in Islam?
Miscarried babies in Islam are understood to be safe with Allah. The hadith give hope of Paradise and comfort to grieving parents.
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What are the signs of a good ending in Islam?
Signs of a good ending in Islam include the shahada as last words, sweat on the brow and dying on a Friday. These are good news, not guarantees.
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What are the seven levels of hell?
Hell has seven gates, and scholars list seven names: Jahannam, Laza, Hutama, Sa'ir, Saqar, Jahim and Hawiyah. See what the Quran says about each.
Afterlife & Unseen
Is wearing a taweez or amulet haram?
Wearing an amulet or charm for protection is not allowed in Islam; scholars differ on a taweez of Quran only. Here are the rulings and alternatives.
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Is the Islamic hell the same as the Christian hell?
No, they are not the same: in Islam sinful believers may be taken out of Hell and Allah forgives repentance directly. Christian views vary by church.
