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Therefore, the incident of the people of the cave is incredible and influences man to focus upon the metaphysical realm and realise that the return of the spirit to the body is not only dependent upon the outward and natural conditions but rather it’s a metaphysical reality. Hence the life after death may be irrelevant for the outward natural system of life and death in this world but it is not impossible, as it is a Divine covenant that will take place. c.

The coming back to life of certain animals The Noble Qur’an indicates the coming back to life of certain animals, such as that of four birds in the hands of the Prophet Abraham (a), and the donkey of a Prophet, whose story will follow. However the verse mentioned in the Qur’an is: “And when Abraham said, ‘My Lord! Show me how You revived the dead,’ He said, ‘Do you not believe?’ He said, ‘Yes indeed, but in order that my heart may be at rest.’ He said, ‘Take four of the birds.

Then cut them into pieces, and place a part of them on every mountain then call them; they will come to you hastening. And know that Allah is all-mighty and all-wise.’” (al-Baqarah:260) d. The coming back to life of certain humans The most important issue of all is the coming back to life of human beings in this world. The Qur’an refers to the story of one of the prophets of the Israelites who was known as Uzair.

The noble verse that narrates his story is as follows: “Or him who came upon a township as it lay fallen on its trellises. He said, ‘How will Allah revive this after its death?!’ So Allah made him die for a hundred years, then He resurrected him. He said, ‘How long have you remained?’ Said he, ‘I have remained a day or part of a day.’ He said, ‘Rather you have remained a hundred years. Now look at your food and drink which have not rotted! Then look at your ass!

[This was done] that We may make you a sign for mankind. And look at the bones, how We arrange them and then clothe them with flesh!’ When it became evident to him, he said, ‘I know that Allah has power over all things.’” (al-Baqarah:259) Likewise, another incident is mentioned by the Qur’an whereby a man - who was killed during the time of the Prophet Moses (a) - comes back to life due to the striking of his dead body with the part of a sacrificed cow.