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What is the language in which the angels will question people in the grave, and in which everyone will be able to answer?

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There are three opinions regarding the language of the two angels' questioning in the grave: the first is that it is in Syriac, the second that it is in Arabic, and the third that it is in a language understood by the deceased. Some believe that it is better to remain silent on this matter due to the absence of an authentic text, and that what is most important is to believe in the questioning in the grave and strive in righteous deeds. Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah clarified that there is no evidence for a specific language for the people of Paradise or Hell, or for God's address to His servants on the Day of Judgment.

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