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804 Can you tell me a little more about punishment in the Grave, and whether all Muslims will be subject to the fire of Hell (i.e., are there any Muslims who will go straight to heaven)?
Allama Sa’d al-Taftazani – a leading authority on Aqidah- writes that the punishment for the infidels in the grave, and some disobedient Muslims is proven in Shariah. Likewise a form of reward for the obedient servants of Allah is also proven.

Punishment for the infidels is proven from the following verse of the Quran; ‘The Fire will be exposed to them morning and afternoon. And then on the Day of Judgement [it will be said] Cause Firaun’s people to enter the severest torment.’ 40;46
In other words, the verse indicates that even before the Day of Judgement, they will be subject to daily punishment.

Punishment for some Muslims is proven from the following Hadith. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘Be careful of the drops of urine [when urinating]; for this is the main reason for torment in the grave.’

In another saying, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said,‘the grave is a garden from the gardens of paradise or a pit from the pits of fire.’

In other words, a person who was obedient in the past life will be granted peace in the grave, and conversely, a person who was disobedient will be punished.

Each and every person will be required to account for their deeds on the Day of Judgement. This is referred to as the Hisaab. However, we are told that there will be seventy thousand Muslims who will enter paradise without having to account for their deeds. This will occur through the Shafa’a of the Beloved Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). May Allah make us from such people, Ameen.

(Answered by: Alims at Islamic Centre, Leicester, UK.)
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