Life After Death

Muslims and Latter-day Saints believe that the human spirit continues on after death, existing in a state of happiness or misery until the time of resurrection. Both believe that all people will be resurrected and will receive their due reward at the Day of Judgment.

Muslims

Muslims believe that they will be resurrected after death to be held accountable for their actions. The Qur’an teaches, “On that Day, people will come forward … to be shown their deeds: whoever has done an atom’s weight of good will see it, but whoever has done an atom’s worth of bad will see that” (99:6–8). God is merciful, though, and He forgives those who truly follow Him.

Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saints believe that a physical resurrection is made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection. The Book of Mormon teaches that all will be held accountable for their actions at resurrection: “The day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and stand before God, and be judged according to their works” (Alma 11:41). God will then assign His children to one of three kingdoms of glory. Those who have loved God, served Him, kept His commandments, and truly repented of all their sins will receive the most glorious of these kingdoms.