Barzakh

Barzach (Arabic برزخ, DMG barzah, barrier, obstacle, separation barrier ', also Barzakh ) referred to in the Islamic faith, the barrier between Hell ( Jahannam ) and Paradise ( Jannah ). Also, the general state of the soul after death is called so. All dead except the martyrs ( shahid ) must go through it. It corresponds roughly to the Christian purgatory, also called Purgatory.

There are 3 groups in Barzach:

  • The true believers flawless;
  • The sworn ( certified ) unbelievers and hypocrites;
  • Those who are neither perfect nor sworn believers unbelievers.
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