What is the state of the deceased from the throes of death until burial, and what happens to their soul?

Among the signs of death throes are the eyes staring upwards and the cessation of the pulse. There is no established information detailing what happens to the deceased after ghusl (washing) and the prayer, but the condition of some deceased individuals may change after death. Some may have their faces turn white, showing signs of joy, while others may have their faces turn black, showing signs of displeasure. The person washing the deceased should conceal any negative appearance. After burial, the two angels come to question the deceased, and the state of the believer differs from that of others. A Muslim should prepare to meet Allah and attain faith before death, as Allah Almighty says: ﴿So do not die except while you are Muslims.﴾