Islam believes that man remains alive in a special manner after death

"Islam believes that man remains alive in a special manner after death. He enjoys blessing and happiness if he is a benefactor and he will be punished if he is a malefactor. He will present himself for public reckoning on the Day of Judgment. The interval between the death of a man and the Ma'ad is called "Barzakh". The Almighty Allah states: '...And before them is Barzakh until the day they are raised (23:100).'"

ALLAMA TABATABAI (R)