Qalam Institute Podcast A Glimpse Into the Afterlife – Night 8
Mar 17, 2026
Abdul Nasser Jengda, Islamic scholar and Qur’an reciter known for tafsir-style readings, leads a reflective Ramadan talk. He covers vivid Quranic imagery of the afterlife and scenes of regret. Discussions include sincere inner faith versus outward hypocrisy. Practical prompts encourage daily self-accountability, cultivating good deeds now, and seizing the chance to change before it is too late.
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Surah Al Mulk As A Daily Alarm
- Surah Al-Mulk emphasizes the regret of the damned to motivate daily reflection and preparation for the afterlife.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda notes the Prophet ﷺ recited it nightly to cultivate a life oriented toward akhirah outcomes.
Hell's Regret Is A Forced Confession
- The Quranic scene shows disbelievers entering hell yet admitting they received warnings and rejected them.
- The depiction includes audible breathing, boiling flames, and rhetorical interrogation that forces self-confession.
Disbelief Defined By Hidden Actions
- Disbelief in the Quran often means hidden or practical denial, not mere verbal rejection.
- Co-host explains kafir linguistically as one who buries faith like a farmer buries seed, obscuring belief through actions.