E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Serat (Al).
The ordeal bridge over which everyone will have to pass at the resurrection. It is not wider than the edge of a scimitar, and is thrown across the gulf of hell. The faithful, says the Koran, will pass over in safety, but sinners will fall headlong into the dreary realm beneath.
