What Happens to the Soul After Death According to Islam

Death is not the end. In Islam, it marks the beginning of a new journey — a journey that leads to either peace and reward or regret and punishment. Have you ever wondered what exactly happens to your soul after you die ? Let’s walk through it, step by step, according to the Qur'an and authentic Hadiths. 1. The Moment of Death When the time of death comes, Allah sends the Angel of Death ( Malak al-Mawt ) to take the soul. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "When the believing slave is about to depart this world and enter the Hereafter, angels with bright faces come down from heaven... Then the Angel of Death comes and sits by his head and says, 'O good soul, come out to the forgiveness of Allah and His pleasure!'" (Sahih Muslim 2872) For the disbeliever or wicked soul, the scene is very different: "O wicked soul, come out to the anger of Allah and His wrath!" (Sahih Muslim 2872) 2. The Journey to the Heavens For the righteous, the ang...