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4268. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet ﷺ said: "The dead person ends up in his grave, then the righteous man is made to sit up in his grave with no fear or panic. Then it is said to him: 'What religion did you follow?' He said: 'I was in Islam.' It is said to him: 'Who is this man?' He says: 'Muhammad the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ. He brought us clear signs from Allāh and we believed him.' It is said to him: 'Have you seen Allāh?' He says: 'No one is able to see Allāh.' Then a window to Hell is opened for him, and he sees it, parts of it destroying others. Then it is said to him: 'Look at what Allāh has saved you from.' Then a window
to Paradise is opened to him, and he looks at its beauty and what is in it. It is said to him: 'This is your place.' And it is said to him: 'You had certain faith and you died in that state, and in that state you will be resurrected if Allāh wills.' And the evil man is made to sit up in his grave with fear and panic. It is said to him: 'What religion did you follow?' He says: 'I do not know.' It is said to him: 'Who is this man?' He says: 'I heard the people saying something and I said it too.' Then a window to Paradise is opened to him, and he looks at its beauty and what is in it. It is said to him: 'Look at what Allāh has diverted away from you.' Then a window to Hell is opened for him, and he sees it, parts of it destroying others, and it is said to him: 'This is your place. You were doubtful; in this state you died and in this state you will be resurrected, if Allāh wills.'" (Sahih)
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The stage of questioning in the grave is definite, but it is among the matters of the unseen so, living human beings cannot perceive it.
The one who was steadfast on true belief and on doing good deeds in this life, will be blessed by correct answers in his grave. On the contrary, the one who did not believe in Allāh cannot answer.
The scene of Paradise and Hell will be presented to every one in his grave, and he will feel the effects of Paradise or Hell according to his deeds. However, the permanent entrance in Paradise or Hell will be only on the Day of Judgment.
