What is Muslim Perspective of reincarnation?

Malaysia
August 17, 2012 1:01am CST
As referred in Quran, Surah Al- BAqarah 2:28 "How can you reject faith in God? Do you not recall that you were once without life, and Allah gave you life; then God will cause you to die, and will again bring you to life; and finally to Allah will you return." At first i was shocked to hear reincarnation in Islam, but this subject really caught my intention so i did my study about the statement which brings me to understand about souls, body and mind.. so i started this discussion hoping to be able to understand more about this subject.
1 person likes this
6 responses
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
17 Aug 12
you misunderstand about it my friend.. There are no reincarnation in Islam opinion let see the clearly meaning of the Surah Al Baqarah 2-28 The question in Surah Al Baqarah 2-28 is the astonishment and mockery which the people which doesn`t believe God where God created them from nothing , gives them pleasure with variety of delicious, then God take their life and make them die and then make them alive in Judgement day for giving responsibility their action when they live in the world..There are no reincarnation term in this surah So the meaning "then God will cause you to die and will again bring you to life" it no related with reincarnation.. Islam believes there are judgement day..and it is the meaning "will again bring you to life"..So we life again (in God will) for being responsibility what we had done in the world..
1 person likes this
@UmiNoor (4483)
• Malaysia
17 Aug 12
The above surah that you've quoted refers to when everyone will be brought back to life for Judgement Day. It doesn't refer to being brought back to life on Earth again. It has got nothing to do with reincarnation.
1 person likes this
@Naseem00 (1996)
• Pakistan
2 Sep 12
There is no reincarnation in Islam. The verse you referred to you talks about the judgement day when we shall all be re-lived to face the judgement.
@Mitraa (3184)
• India
24 Aug 12
Yes friend, life is an ever existing concept for me. It only transforms from one phase to other... From biological to aural. Since material body has to go old day by day and get fade down as per natural rules for all animals and objects, the concept of life along with also animal conscience makes its change to some newer form that is not yet understood by our day to day physical minds! This is called as reincarnation in other words. Even in our physical life, we are reincarnated from our babyhood to old age slowly, but we knowingly overlook it! Any way, all these are quite philosophical topics, but take care that LIFE is to "Live In Full Enjoyment". Thanks and have a good day!!
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
17 Aug 12
hi cairalssa, not in Islam, Hindu,Christ are in an religion god said the same, god is only one, that we cay as Allah , but god in us also, keep god in us and we are going to the temples,churches and mosques and so many places to see him,but god said he is in us, we have to find god with ourself, by meditation or Pranayama,have a nice day.
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
17 Aug 12
This is the first time I hear about reincarnation In Islam , my sister , return to interpret verses .. They are not as you understand , a completely different meaning their meaning: You are not something , He created you , then He make you die , then He relive you on the Day of Resurrection. Happy Eid to all Muslims