The Afterlife

Siraat

صِرَاط‎ · /sɪˈrɑːt/

Siraat refers to the straight path, both as moral guidance in this life and as a bridge crossed in the afterlife.

What does Siraat mean?

Muslims ask for guidance on "the straight path" in every unit of Salah through Surah Al-Fatiha, and tradition also describes Siraat as a bridge over Jahannam crossed on the Day of Judgment.

Alternative Spellings

Sirat