Barzakh

Intermediate State in Islam: Definition, Etymology, and Theological Significance
Explore the concept of the Intermediate State ('ʿĀlam-i-Barzak͟h') in Islam, its implications for the soul between death and resurrection, and its portrayal in Islamic theology and Sufi thought.
Purgatory (Barzakh)
Explore the concept of 'Barzakh,' its metaphysical and theological implications in Islamic belief, and how it serves as an intermediary state between death and the Day of Judgement.

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