Barzakh

Also known as intermediate state (Islam)

Barzakh () is a Persian word meaning "obstacle", "hindrance", "separation", or "barrier". In Islamic eschatology, it denotes a barrier separating the world of humans (heaven, earth, underworld) from the world of spirits. It can also refer to a phase/"stage" between an individual's death and their resurrection in "the Hereafter". It is also considered as a place where souls rest until the day of judgement. It bears resemblance to the intermediate state in Christianity.

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Part of: Islamic eschatology
Followed by: akhirah
Follows: Islamic view of death
Location: grave
Image: 023100 Al-Muminun UrduScript.jpg
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Commons category: Barzakh
language of work or name: Arabic
work available at URL: www.qurananalysis.com/?q=برزخ
replaced by: Jannah
native label: برزخ
partially coincident with: intermediate state (Christianity)

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Etymology
Quran and hadith
Separation of body and soul
Interpretations
Mainstream scholarly discourse
Sufism
Shia
Contemporary interpretations and uses
Comparative theology
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Some scholars believe that good Muslims will have a heavenly experience during this time, and sinners will experience suffering; while some Shia scholars believe the experience will not be like the physical pain or pleasure of the temporal world.

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