A soul's journey
From the realm of souls to eternity, exploring stages of a human soul's journey and guidance on Heaven as an eternal home.
With the name of Allah (the Arabic word for God), the merciful and compassionate.
For many months, I wanted to write a comprehensive post about the journey of a human soul, but life kept throwing challenges my way that prevented me from finishing. Finally, after many weeks of effort, it's here. I hope you enjoy reading it.
An abstract image with the sun setting over the ocean and birds flying towards their destination, a metaphorical illustration of humans journeying from the realm of souls to their final abode in Heaven or Hell, from Allah to Allah. Author-generated image using Canva, copyrights by Salam Khan.
Think so that you be
Rene Descartes' well-known phrase, "I think, therefore I am," or "I am thinking. Therefore I exist," first published in 1637 as "je pense, donc je suis" in his Discourse on the Method, highlights the basic truth of our existence through thinking. This idea, central to Cartesian philosophy, focuses on self-awareness and the undeniable reality of our consciousness.
Whether or not you agree with the stages of the soul's journey in this post based on Islamic beliefs, my goal is to make you think, spread perspective, and sit with the question of our final destination.
The full piece develops the five stages of the soul's journey in depth, with scripture, reflection, and practical guidance. It is long-form on Medium, and the complete text, images, and reader discussion remain on the original publication linked above.