Maqolat: Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026)

Alam-e-Arwah: We Are From It and We Are Returning to It

Md. Sadique Shaikh (Mohammed Ali Johar Foundation (MAJF), Bhusawal, Maharashtra)



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Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

The concept of Alam-e-Arwah (The Realm of Souls) occupies a profound and foundational position in Islamic metaphysics. It refers to a pre-material, pre-worldly dimension where all human souls existed in a state of pure consciousness before entering physical bodies. This paper explores the Qur'anic, Hadith-based, and classical Islamic scholarly perspectives on Alam-e-Arwah, examines its ontological status in relation to space-time and the created universe, and discusses its implications for understanding human consciousness, existence, and ultimate return to Allah. The paper also highlights cross-disciplinary insights involving metaphysics, cosmology, and consciousness studies, concluding with reflections on the nature of existence as a possible divine simulation or metaphysical projection.

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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Maqolat: Journal of Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu. The journal is aimed at spreading the research results conducted by academicians, researchers, and practitioners in the field of Islamic Studies. In particular, papers which ...