The Concept of Siksa Kubur : An Analysis of Post-Mortem Punishment in Islamic Eschatology
In Islamic theology, death does not constitute the absolute end of human existence but rather a transitional stage to the afterlife. Central to this belief is the concept of Barzakh (barrier or interregnum), the period between a person’s death and their resurrection on the Day of Judgment ( Qiyamah ). Within this intermediate state resides the doctrine of Siksa Kubur (Indonesian for "punishment of the grave") or ‘Adhab al-Qabr in Arabic. This paper provides an informative overview of Siksa Kubur , exploring its scriptural foundations, described torments, theological variations, and its sociocultural impact, particularly in Southeast Asian Islam. siksa kubur