Afterlife & Unseen
Do Muslims believe in purgatory?
No, Muslims do not believe in purgatory. Islam teaches the grave, the Day of Judgement, and for some believers a temporary punishment in hell.
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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.
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Do Muslims believe in karma?
No, Muslims do not believe in karma as an automatic cosmic law. Deeds are judged by a just and merciful God, who also forgives.
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Do angels enter a house with a dog?
The hadith says angels of mercy do not enter a house with a dog or pictures. Scholars explain which angels and which dogs; see what it means for you.
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Can someone really put a curse on me in Islam?
Yes, magic and envy can harm in Islam, but only by Allah's permission. Daily remembrance and the adhkar protect you; never see a sorcerer.
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Can I see the Prophet Muhammad in a dream?
Yes, a believer may see the Prophet Muhammad in a dream; the hadith says Satan cannot impersonate him. Here is how scholars understand it.
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Can I keep an angel figurine at home?
Most scholars say no: statues and figurines of living beings, including angels, are not allowed at home. Here are the rulings and what to do with them.
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Can I interpret my own dreams in Islam?
Not usually: the Prophet taught that dreams are best shared only with someone who loves you or has knowledge, and bad dreams should be ignored.
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Are black cats bad luck in Islam?
No, black cats are not bad luck in Islam. The Prophet rejected bad omens and superstition; here is what to say if one crosses your path.
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Are angel numbers like 11:11 haram?
Mostly yes: believing angel numbers like 11:11 are messages is not allowed in Islam, though simply noticing a number is harmless.
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Can the dead come back to life in Islam?
No, in Islam the dead do not return to this world, apart from rare miracles by prophets like Isa. Everyone will be raised on the Day of Resurrection.
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Are most people in hell women?
A hadith says most people the Prophet saw in Hell were women, as a warning about ingratitude, not gender. Men and women are judged by the same deeds.
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What is the first thing judged on the Day of Judgement?
The first deed judged on the Day of Judgement is prayer; the first matter between people is bloodshed. Here's how both hadith fit together.
