It must be believed that there will be shafaa (intercession). Prophets, walis, pious Muslims, angels and those who are allowed by Allahu Taala will intercede for the forgiveness of small and great sins of Muslims who die without having repented, and their intercession will be accepted. [Our Prophet (sall-Allahu Taala alaihi wa sallam) stated: “I will intercede for, among my Umma, those who commit great sins.”] In the next world, intercession will be of five sorts: Firstly, the sinful, becoming tired of the crowd and of waiting so long at the place of Judgment, will wail and ask that the Judgment start as soon as possible. There will be intercession for this. Secondly, there will be intercession so that the questioning will be done easily and fast. Thirdly, there will be intercession for the sinful Muslims so that they shall not fall off the Sirat into Hell and so that they shall be saved from torture in Hell. Fourthly, there will be intercession for taking seriously sinful Muslims out of Hell. Fifthly, there will be intercession for the promotion of Muslims to a higher grade in Paradise where, although there will be innumerable favors and an eternal stay, there will be eight grades and every person’s grade will be in proportion to the degree of their belief and deeds.
