How do Muslims view death?

Question

Like Jews and Christians, Muslims believe that the present life is only a trial preparation for the next realm of existence. Basic articles of faith include: the Day of Judgment, resurrection, Heaven and Hell. When a Muslim dies, he or she is washed, usually by a family member, wrapped in a clean white cloth, and buried with a simple prayer preferably the same day. Muslims consider this one of the final services they can do for their relatives, and an opportunity to remember their own brief existence here on earth. The Prophet taught that three things can continue to help a person even after death; charity which he had given, knowledge which he had taught and prayers on their behalf by a righteous child.

Answer 1

As a muslim, muslims are not afraid of dying. They are not because when death comes, it comes so they cannot do anything about it. We are taught that if we do good in this life, on judgement day, Inshallah, god will bring us to paradise were you never die.

Answer 2

well done on answering your own question, your point count salutes you

edit: woah, looks like a whole load of people actually needed an answer to this one.

OK, first off you have the whole no cremations thing because then you'll have a resurrection and you'll be screwed if your body's a pile of ashes.

The killing bit though, damn you people have been getting a whole load of propaganda shoved down your throats. Muslim heaven is a place where you get what you want for doing good deeds. So, if you're the kind of person who would enjoy 72 virgins and managed to refrain from having 72 virgins (though I suppose if they stayed virgins it might not be a problem) in your lifetime, then that's what you'd get. The whole killing somebody bit is added by extremists suggesting that killing somebody is a good thing that can get you into heaven. Most muslims will tell you that that will get you an express ticket to hell.

Answer 3

Damnation is the act of God where He passes righteous judgment upon a person because of the person's sin against Him.
If breaking God's law did not carry a penalty, then there would be no damnation. But since there is damnation, we can conclude that breaking God's law carries a penalty.
If He did not damn based upon righteousness, then God is doing wrong. Since God cannot do anything wrong, then damnation is righteous.If damnation is righteously given because of justice, so too, forgiveness must be in accordance with justice because both are dealing with sin.
To simply dismiss sin in order to forgive is to deny justice.
If forgiveness is not consistent with God's justice, then God is arbitrary, inconsistent, and unjust.
Therefore, the act of forgiveness also requires an act of justice.
The sin cannot be ignored because the act of forgiveness also requires and act of justice.
This justice cannot be ignored because God would then be inconsistent.
It is just that the sinner die and suffer judgment.
Death is a punishment of God and damnation follows death.
God must then take the place of the sinner and suffer the consequence of the lawful judgment of death upon the sinner.
With justice met, forgiveness can then be rightly given.
This forgiveness, which cannot be earned by man's effort, can only be received from God by man's faith - because there is nothing else he can do.

Answer 4

ok those people who are going out and killing innocents are in no way practicing islam. why would they get those 72 virgins. now if they had been trying to save someone and defend their people yes there would be a reward for that.
for other people who go to jannat (heaven) there is mention of hoors for the men but also for women. i've even heard some non-muslims say that women dont even go to jannat which is ridiculous or else why would any women be a muslim why would she pray and try to be good only to go to hell? come on you can do better than that!

Answer 5

Muslims view death as the final thing in order to see Allah (SWT). Before death, it is every Muslim and even Non-Muslim to prepare themselves by doing as much good deeds possible and avoid bad deeds (Best if NONE).

One day we will all die and that is the time we should be concerned. Every Muslim (those who practice) remember that they can die. Next year, next month, next week, next day, next hour, next minute, or even after reading this!!!

Answer 6

i am a muslim, and good job you answered the ? correctly, plus we read from the Kuran to the soul of this dead person and ask Allah to forgive him for anything wrong he did and may Heaven be where he will be after judgment day
hope that helped!!

Answer 7

Well the guys think they are getting 72 virgins as long as they
kill somebody or other. I dont know what makes them think that
that is something good. I am wondering what the girls get -
the same thing?

Answer 8

and your Uncertainty about the whole wrap up was?
you seem to be answering your own question lad.

Answer 9

How do Muslims view death?

With TERROR.

Life is a Balance--do more good then bad and you go to heaven...BUT YOU NEVER CAN BE SURE YOU DID ENOUGH!

OR
Put on a Shaheed Belt and die for the moon god demon AND THEN IT IS HEAVEN FOR SURE!

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/index.htm
http://apostatesofislam.com/
http://www.islam-watch.org/
http://answering-islam.org/Quran/Science/index.htm