Is There Torment In Grave (Adhab Al-Qabr)?

Is there torment in grave (adhab al-qabr)?

Torment of grave is another ghaib (unseen/imperceivable) subject which cannot be known by means of senses and reasoning but known by means of revelation. This issue is known by means of the references stated in the verses (Tawbah, 9/101; Mu’min, 40/46) and clear expressions in various hadiths (Bukhari, Jana’iz, 86). The Prophet Muhammad (saw) says, “ Grave is the first station of the Hereafter. If a person gets out of that station, he passes next stations easier. If he fails to get out of it, it will be harder for him to pass next stations.” (Tirmidhi, Zuhd, 5) and expresses that the life of Hereafter starts with death. When a person is placed in the grave after death, two angels named Munkar and Nakir will come and ask questions to the deceased. Those who have iman and good deeds will answer these questions correctly and the doors of heaven will be opened and heaven will be showed to them. Disbelievers and hypocrites will not be able to answer them correctly and the doors of hell will be opened and the hell will be showed to them. While disbelievers and hypocrites are tortured in pain and suffering, believers will live a happy and peaceful life with blessings (Tirmidhi, Jana’iz, 71). For this reason, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) prayed many times to Allah for protection from the torment of the grave (Bukhari, Adhan, 149; Muslim, Kusuf, 8, Jana’iz, 85; Abu Dawud, Salat, 155).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA