WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?. Irfan A. Alli

      

      WHAT HAPPENS

      AFTER WE DIE?

      by

      Irfan Alli

      A COLLECTION OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

      Copyright © 2011 by Irfan Alli

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      ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-0028-0

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      CONTACT: Irfan Alli can be reached at [email protected]

      WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE? : Every human being wonders what happens after we die. In this book we will answers questions like:

      1. Where does the soul come from?

      2. What is an angel?

      3. What is the purpose of life?

      4. What is death?

      5. What will continue to benefit us after we die?

      6. What happens after death?

      7. Is the taking of other people’s life allowed?

      8. Is the resurrection physical or spiritual?

      9. And many, many more.

      IRFAN ALLI: Irfan Alli was the production manager for the Canadian division of an international engineering company, a position he held for over 25 years. He served as a director, educator and chairperson in Islamic organizations as well as a lay Muslim Chaplain in Canadian hospitals and prisons.

      He is the author of two books "The ABCs of Parenting - A Practical Guide for Muslim Parents" and "Muslim Child - Understanding Islam through Stories and Poems" which is co-authored with his wife Rukhsana Khan.

      Irfan is often asked to speak to Muslims and non-Muslims to help them better understand Islam. His presentations to students, parents, youths, community groups, pastors, educators, and at interfaith forums have been well received.

      His volunteer and professional work has taken him all across Canada, to the U.S., Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Guyana, Pakistan, India, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. What he has learned from his travels is reflected in his writing. Irfan lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife, four children and a growing number of grand children.

      INTRODUCTION

      Recently I watched a television show to see what a panel of experts from different faith groups had to say on What happens after we die? and to find out what questions were on people’s mind. I was disappointed as many of the answers did not have any substance to them and some did not make sense. During the show I listed the questions being asked and afterwards decided to answer them from an Islamic perspective. I did so believing it will benefit people of all faith groups.

      The teachings of Islam come from two sources, the Quran and the Hadith. Muslims believe the same angel (Gabriel) that came to prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus also came to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Muslims also believe that God, through the angel Gabriel, revealed the Quran to Muhammad (peace be upon him). This was done over a period of twenty-three years. Muslims consider the Quran to be God's last revelation to mankind. Since one in every five persons on earth is a Muslim, the Quran enlightens and guides over one billion people around the world.

      The Hadith are sayings and practices of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived during the sixth and seventh centuries. Muslims accept him as God’s last prophet and messenger to mankind. He invited people to the same God that Abraham, Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them) invited people to. The sayings of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) number in the thousands, and cover a variety of topics. It is these two sources that we will use to educate ourselves and learn what happens after we die.

      To add depth to the topic I have taken the liberty of adding related questions I believe are on people’s mind. Finally, I reorganized all of the questions and answers in a progressive order, making it easy for all to follow.

      Irfan Alli.