What if the deed that saves you is one you barely remember? Or worse, what if the deed that condemns you is one you never thought to make right?
In the Barzakh, your actions take form. Your good deeds will be the only company you keep, appearing as beautiful companions. But your sins, especially those you ignored, will return as a painful reckoning.
So what have you done that could be your salvation? And what must you make right before it’s too late?
NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.
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References:
- Ata ibn Yasar said: “When the deceased is placed in his grave, the first thing that comes to him is his deeds. His deeds strike his left thigh and say, ‘I am your deeds.’ The deceased then asks, ‘Where are my family, my children, my tribe, and the wealth that Allah had granted me?’ His deeds reply, ‘You have left your family, your children, your tribe, and all that Allah provided for you behind, and none of them have entered the grave with you except me.’ At that, he laments, ‘Oh, if only I had given you priority over my family, my children, my tribe, and all that Allah had granted me, since nothing else has accompanied me here but you.’” [Ibn Rajab, Ahwal al-Quboor]
- The Prophet ﷺ said: “Three things follow the deceased: his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two return, and one remains with him. His family and wealth go back, but his deeds stay with him.” [Sahih al-Bukhari #6514; Sahih Muslim #2960]
- The Prophet ﷺ said: “…A handsome man, with fine clothes and wonderful fragrance, will come [to the believing soul] and say, ‘Glad tidings of what pleases you, for this was your Day you were promised!’ [The believer] will say. ‘Who are you with such a handsome face?’ He will reply, ‘I am your righteous deeds!’ … [But the disbelieving soul] will be approached by an ugly man, with hideous clothing and a foul stench, who will say: ‘Rejoice in what will bring you misery, for this is the day you were promised!’ [The disbeliever] will say, ‘Who are you? Your face is one that brings evil.’ He will reply, ‘I am your wicked deeds!’” [Musnad Ahmad]
- The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those most consistent, even if they are small.” [Sahih al-Bukhari #6464; Sahih Muslim #783b]
- The Prophet ﷺ said: “I saw (in a dream) a man from my nation who was panting from extreme thirst, then the fasting of Ramadan came and gave him drink.” [At-Tabarani, Al-Ahadith at-Tiwal]
- The Prophet ﷺ said: “The deeds of every deceased person are sealed upon their death, except for the one who dies while guarding the borders in Allah’s cause. Their deeds continue to grow until the Day of Resurrection, and they are spared from the trial of the grave.” [Jami’ at-Tirmidhi #1621]
