The Quran and the Christian Bible: About Life After Death

When it comes to death, the two most frequently asked questions are: How long does it take? And what happens when you die?

For many people, these are profound and difficult questions. But for those who understand, there is no mystery about it. The short answer is: It doesn’t depend on you.

Everyone will go to heaven or hell depending on their deeds during life. There is no free lunch in this world – good or bad deeds have consequences. 

However, understanding this does not give us peace of mind. It can bring up uncomfortable memories of Judgment Day and fears of going to an uncertain place where we have little control over our fate .

So before making a final decision that will last a lifetime, let's explore what the Quran and the Bible have to say about this topic together and also learn about ruqyah!

What does the Quran say about death?

The Quran, like the Bible, is full of death. At times, though, the Quran is much more specific about death than the Bible. But the basic message of both the Quran and the Bible is the same:

Death is a natural event that ends life, and it is something that every human being will experience at some point in his or her lifetime. The Bible has the word “soon” in it, so we assume it will be around for a long time. 

One of the Quran’s most chilling verses is its description of death: “Then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you; you will be like gods, knowing good and evil” (Quran 2:244).

This verse describes the moment of death and its aftermath, when we are reincarnated as beings of a higher rank. 

The Quran goes on to say that those “raised above the earth” will have “all sorts of knowledge” (Quran 2:247).

We assume this refers to the higher cognitive functions that we are capable of, such as reasoning and the ability to understand the concepts of good and evil. 

Therefore, the Quran’s statement “then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you” can be interpreted as meaning “you will be a god, fully aware of good and evil.”

What else can the Quran and the Bible tell us about death?

The two most frequently asked questions about death are: How long does it take? And what happens when you die? Both of these questions have been answered above, but there are a few other things to note here.

The first is that everyone will die, whether or not we are admitted to heaven or hell after our demise. This is a fact of life. The second is that no one knows when or if they will die. Many people worry that people who die in pain and/or old age will have an unhappy ending.

This is not the case in Islam. The Quran says “then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you; you will be like gods, knowing good and evil” (Quran 2:244).

Therefore, the person who dies in a state of bliss, free of pain and with full knowledge of what is good and bad, goes to heaven.

The same can be said about those who are murdered, go through hell, or are unlucky enough to have an accident. This is not the case in Islam. The Quran says “then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you; you will be like gods, knowing good and evil” (Quran 2:244).

Therefore, the person who dies in a state of bliss, free of pain and with full knowledge of what is good and bad, goes to heaven. The same can be said about those who are murdered, go through hell, or are unlucky enough to have an accident.

These three things – death, heaven, and hell – are the only things that the Quran and the Bible have to say about the topic of life after death.

What else does the Quran and the Bible have to say about death?

The above mentioned are only the top three things to note about death in the Quran and the Bible. There are many other things to learn about death from both books.

The Quran and the Bible both talk about people going to heaven and hell, but they also have things to say about those who are “unlucky enough” to die in an accident or in an unfortunate way.

One such thing that the Bible has to say about death is: The weak will fall into the hands of the strong; the sick will be taken care of; the imprisoned will be freed; the poor will be helped.

Allah will take all of these things away from those who are ungrateful and disobedient. This sentence can be taken to mean that poor people will go to hell and the wealthy will go to heaven. But this is not the case in Islam.

Allah’s statement “then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you; you will be like gods, knowing good and bad” (Quran 2:244) can be interpreted in two ways. The first is that the poor and the unthankful will go to the hellfire, as they are unthankful for what they have and have not received.

However, this could also mean that the rich will go to heaven since they are aware of the evil in the world. This is not the case in Islam. The Quran’s second meaning refers to the rich being aware of the good in the world.

The Quran says “then you will be raised above the earth, to the rank of those brought forth before you; you will be like gods, knowing good and bad” (Quran 2:244). In other words, the rich will know how to be good and the poor will know how to be evil. This is not the case in Islam.

The Quran’s third meaning is that the poor will know how to ask for help, while the rich will be too busy living their luxurious lives to care. This is not the case in Islam. The Quran’s other mention of death is in Surah Al-A’la, where it says:

In that day, who I believe, will be the poor, the “weak”, and the “unlucky”. Those who are unthankful, who ask for help and who are killed, or those who die during the night in a state of Iman (faith). Such will be their reward from Allah; and such are the successful.

This verse can be taken to mean that the poor and the unlucky will be deprived of their reward in the Hereafter. This is not the case in Islam. The Quran also has other things to say about death in Surah al-An’aam: They will teach you about death, and about why some people are born, and others are not, and about the Hereafter and the judgment. They will question you about your deeds and your beliefs.

They will question you about your tribe, your parents, your relatives, and your friends. They will ask you many questions, and they will ask each other’s questions. This will happen to you in the Hereafter, and you will ask about these matters to them. You will be asked about your life, your deeds, your beliefs, and about your tribal group.

You will be asked about your parents, your family, your friends, your friends’ families, and your past lives. You will be asked about everything. They will analyze your past lives and ask you why you did what you did. They will analyze your deeds and ask you why you did them.

They will analyze your beliefs and ask you why you have them. They will ask you questions about your life and your deeds. They will analyze your beliefs and ask you why you have them. They will ask you many questions, and they will ask each other’s questions.

This will happen to you in the Hereafter, and you will ask about these matters to them. You will be asked about your life, your deeds, your beliefs, and about your tribal group. You will be asked about your parents, your family, your friends, your friends’ families, and your past lives. You will be asked about everything.

They will analyze your past lives and ask you why you did what you did. They will analyze your deeds and ask you why you did them. They will analyze your beliefs and ask you why you have them.

They will ask you many questions, and they will ask each other’s questions. This will happen to you in the Hereafter, and you will ask about these matters to them.