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How can a child take hold of his father's garment on the Day of Resurrection, when the resurrection will be unclothed?

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The summary of the answer is: It is mentioned in the Hadith that Muslim children who die will be the 'da'amees' (little creatures/insects) of Paradise. One of them will meet his father, take hold of his garment or his hand, and will not let go until he admits him into Paradise. This Hadith can be reconciled with the Hadith of resurrection barefoot and naked by understanding that the conditions of the Day of Judgment vary. People will initially be resurrected naked, then they will be clothed. The first to be clothed will be Ibrahim (peace be upon him). The phrase "takes hold of his garment" in the Hadith can be interpreted as clinging to him, just as a person clings to someone close to them, because the original state of creation in the standing (of judgment) is nakedness.

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