Philosophers have generally either not given much attention...

Philosophers have generally either not given much attention to the first section or have paid more attention to the manner in which resurrection occurs—concentrating on its physical dimension even though they may accept both physical and spiritual resurrection. This is because physical resurrection has typically been more controversial. In line with this, the subject of resurrection in this question can be divided into four main topics: a.

The Concept of Resurrection Returning to the original abode Death after life and life after death The creation of another world similar to this world and the gathering of all mankind from the first to the last.

Return of the soul to its origin Transfer of the soul from this world to the next Gathering of individual souls within the collective soul (Allah) Resurrection meaning the rising of the people from their graves in the afterlife when Allah will judge their deeds and the angels will enter in rows upon rows One of the conclusions that can be reached from the above points is that the fundamental condition of resurrection is being transferred to the next world.

Hence, subjects such as death, survival of the soul, eternal life and etc. are only preliminary discussions. b. Possibility of Resurrection and its occurrence It is senseless to discuss any topic unless and until its possibility has been proven. Whether it is proven through the proof of something that is its kind, or through the proof of something that supercedes it. The creation of another world is either like creating this world, or it is even easier.

The very existence of this world is indicative of the possibility of the existence of such a world, and hence the possibility of the existence of a similar world, meaning the next world. Thus we can discuss the occurrence of the next world and resurrection. c.

Claims and descriptions of resurrection and the circumstances of its occurrence According to Mulla Sadra, many scholars, philosophers and a group of scholars of Kalam believe in both a physical and spiritual resurrection based on the return of the soul to the body.[^1] He also introduces his belief as the return of the same identical body to its soul and believes this to conform to both logic and religion.