What are some popular Muslim stories related to life after death?

Well, there's 'Hereafter' by Tara Hudson. It's a young adult novel about a girl who becomes a zombie and has to navigate her new existence. Then there's 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' which has elements of life after death. Addie makes a deal that gives her immortality but also some strange consequences. Also, 'The Reapers Are the Angels' by Alden Bell is set in a post - apocalyptic world where the main character, Temple, has a complex relationship with death and the afterlife, as she tries to survive in a world filled with zombies.

Some after - death life stories involve mediums. These are people who claim to be able to communicate with the dead. They might tell stories of how a deceased person passed on a message to their family. For instance, a medium could say that a dead mother told her to tell her children that she loves them and is always watching over them. However, the authenticity of such stories is often debated. But still, these are part of the broad range of after - death life stories.

Another type could be about a character who dies and becomes a ghost. In this kind of 'after death fanfic', the ghost character might haunt a particular place or person. They could be trying to communicate a message or seek revenge. Sometimes, they end up forming an unexpected bond with a living character who can see or sense them.

There was a woman who claimed that when she was on the verge of death during a difficult surgery, she felt herself being lifted up. She saw a place filled with a warm glow and heard beautiful music. There were figures that seemed to be welcoming her. She believed it was heaven. It gave her a new perspective on life after she recovered, as she was no longer afraid of death.

One interesting 'life after death' story is about a man who had a near - death experience. He said he saw a bright light and felt a sense of peace. He also claimed to have seen his deceased relatives waiting for him. Another story involves a woman who, after being clinically dead for a short time, said she floated above her body and could see the doctors trying to revive her. There are also stories of people who come back with newfound spiritual beliefs, believing that there is indeed something beyond death.

One common story is about reincarnation. Hindus believe that after death, the soul is reborn into a new body. For example, if a person has lived a good life filled with positive deeds, they may be reborn into a higher caste or a more favorable situation in the next life. This cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called samsara.

There was a hospice patient who, in their final days, started talking about beautiful places that no one else could see. They described it as a place full of light and love. It might be their perception of life after death. Their family members were initially scared but later found some comfort in it, thinking that the patient was going to a better place.

One common story is about a devout Christian who was on their deathbed. They seemed to have a vision of a bright light and angels, and then passed away peacefully. It was believed that they entered into the presence of God. Another story tells of a Christian who died in an accident but had previously told friends that they were not afraid of death because they knew they would be with Jesus. Their friends took comfort in this belief after their passing.

The story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) is also great for bedtime. His unwavering faith in one God, his willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience (though God stopped him in the end), shows the strength of faith. These stories are important as they pass on Islamic values and beliefs to children, and can help them sleep with positive thoughts.

The story of Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) kindness towards animals is also a great Muslim kids story. There are tales of how he showed mercy to a cat. This story instills in children the value of kindness towards all of God's creations. It helps them understand that even the smallest acts of kindness are important in Islam.