Many religions teach that after death, the soul or spirit is judged and goes to an afterlife like heaven, hell, or reincarnation.

Different faiths have varied beliefs about what happens after death. For example, Christianity often teaches that souls face judgment and then go to heaven or hell. In Islam, souls are questioned and then sent to paradise or punishment. Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation — the soul is reborn into a new body. These beliefs offer comfort and meaning about death and what may lie beyond physical life.