Paradise and Hell
1,670 questions
How can the heat of summer and the cold of winter be from the breath of Hell, given the succession and variation of seasons between the two hemispheres, and the existence of regions that do not experience the heat of summer?
Are all Christians eternally in Hell, and is the judgment of burning with fire in Hell very harsh, which might imply that the questioner has a poor opinion of Allah?
Does man worship God to save himself and attain reward and recompense, or does he worship Him simply because He is God, without regard for any return? And if the motive for worship is reward from God, such as in His saying, "And fear Allah, and Allah teaches you," does this undermine sincerity and monotheism? If so, why do scholars use such motives to encourage obedience? And does punishing oneself by refraining from sin out of concern for money, such as giving charity after backbiting, constitute shirk (associating partners with God)?
Where is the soul and what happens to it after it is taken, and what is its fate if its owner was righteous or an infidel?
Is it permissible to describe the Toior Al-Jannah (Birds of Paradise) channel as "Toior Al-Nar" (Birds of Hell/Fire), intending that its anasheeds (Islamic hymns) are songs, and what is the ruling on saying this?
How can the meaning of the verse: "And We have not appointed guardians of the Fire except angels" be reconciled with the meaning of the verse: "Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise. The companions of Paradise – they are the achievers of success"?
Will the one sentenced to death be among the people of Paradise, or will his fate depend on his previous deeds?
What is the meaning of the people of Paradise not sleeping, even though sleep contains pleasure?
What is the view of the Sunnis and the Community (Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah), and what are their proofs from the Qur’an and Sunnah, regarding the claim of transmigration of souls (tanasukh al-arwah) adopted by some followers of the Druze religion, and their arguments for it?
What is the ruling on circulating humorous stories about Satan, such as the mentioned story that describes Iblis gathering his belongings and saying: "Iblis is departing our land never to return... Let the believers rejoice," and in which corrupt situations are mentioned, knowing that there is a fatwa prohibiting ridiculing him with drawings and stories, and even by diminutivizing his name?
How is there torment in the grave when there are verses such as: "And the Day the Hour rises, the criminals will swear they had not remained [in their graves] but an hour"? And why did our master Zechariah not marry another woman to fulfill his desire for progeny, knowing that his wife was barren?
Is leaving one's father and living with one's wronged mother, who has not been neglectful, considered a sin that warrants punishment in the afterlife, especially if the father disapproves of this choice and stipulates leaving the mother as a condition for his رضا (contentment/approval)?
What are the hadiths reported concerning one who harms his neighbor with the smell of his grilling, and is it then recommended to eat of it?
What is the interpretation of the noble verse: "But they will never wish for it, ever," even though some disbelievers wish for death?
How can boredom be overcome in acts of worship and permissible forms of entertainment?
Does masturbation and not lowering one's gaze affect the pursuit of religious and worldly knowledge, and what is the relationship or the true secret behind the impact of sin on the pursuit of knowledge, given that some may reconcile it with academic excellence?
How is it possible to show benevolence to deceased parents and two deceased sisters who died in a car accident? Is it permissible to give charity on behalf of all of them, or only on behalf of the parents? What are the recommended acts in this regard, knowing that the deceased father had an illicit relationship?
What is the reason for a believer's torment in the grave through the compression of the grave, even though he is without sin? And what is the interpretation of the Prophet's instruction (talqeen) to his son Ibrahim despite his young age? And are the hadiths about the torment of the grave authentic?
Is it permissible to change one's family name or add a last name, and attribute oneself to another family, knowing that everyone is aware of my situation, and the reason for this is to avoid embarrassment from people's questions?
Am I obligated to honor my father who wronged me and my siblings, deprived us of our rights, and caused us psychological and physical harm, and who drinks alcohol and curses religion? What should I do concerning him? And will I be held accountable for praying against him?
Are smoke and cigarettes forbidden in Islamic law, and what is the punishment for the smoker, and is it true that a smoker will not enter Paradise?
What is the saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, regarding the man who fought fiercely then killed himself, after the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said about him: "Verily, he is among the people of Hellfire"?
I want to know: Why did Allah create life and death?
Does not the meaning of the noble verse: "He said: 'As for him who wrongs, we will punish him, then he will be returned to his Lord, and He will punish him with a grievous torment,'" signify that the servant will be punished in this world and the hereafter, and Allah does not punish a servant for a sin twice?