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In his exegesis Noor-ul-‘Irfan, the renowned commentator of the Quran, Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan عَـلَيْهِ رَحْـمَةُ الْـمَـنَّان has commented on the foregoing verse in some detail. Let me describe some of the points, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه has illustrated: Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ Himself or the angels would question you about favours on the plains of Resurrection or on the brink of Hell. You will be questioned about each and every divine blessing, whether it is a physical or a spiritual blessing, and whether it was obtained for meeting a need or for enjoying a luxury or comfort; questions will be asked even about cold water, the shade of a tree and a peaceful sleep.
He رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه continues: After death, accountability will take place three times at three different places:
Test of faith in the grave.
Test of faith and deeds on the Judgement Day.
Accountability of gratitude for favours on the brink of Hell.
Anything granted to any person without him being deserving of it is a favour. Everything granted by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ is a favour whether it is a physical or a spiritual one. There are two types of favours. One is ‘Kasbi’ and the other is ‘Wahbi.’ Kasbi favours are obtained by making efforts, e.g., wealth, rule, etc., while Wahbi favours are simply granted by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ; like our body parts, the moon and the sun, etc. Three questions will be
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