Who leaves Hell?

[Ummu Sufyaan]

since you are so keen quoting from the quran, i thought this verse would be of interest to you : So, ascribe not purity to yourselves. He knows best him who has Taqwa (piety).

only allah can define who the righteous are.

EDIT: ended here.

 

[Saad17]

Hmmm

Hell:

They will dwell therein for all the time that the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills. Verily, your Lord is the doer of what He wills. (Quran 11:107)

Paradise:

And those who are blessed, they will be in Paradise, abiding therein for all the time that the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord will, a gift without an end. (Quran 11:108)

Surely, Allah does what He wills.

And Allah is All-Knowing, He knows and we know not.

 

[Hiroshi]

End that right there... I really don't want to go off topic here...

Apologies. That wasn't my intention.

Anyway, I believe that Ummu Sufyaan is correct. My translation of the Qur'an by Al-Hilali and Khan has a lengthy footnote to Surah 68:42 including a quote from Sahih Al-Bukhari, 9/7439 (O.P.532B). Briefly, it condemns both Jews and Christians to Hell for their beliefs and no concern is expressed for them. Only the Muslims in Hell are granted any intercession.

 

[Ummu Sufyaan]

^agreeing with me isnt going to make me any soft on you.

allah has already made what the prerequisites for heaven and hell are and if that's been made clear but the person decides to turn a blind eye, then that's the person fault. who show's mercy to those who continuously disobey them, despite aforewarning them of the consequences.

dont be dumb just for the sake of argument.

 

[Hiroshi]

^agreeing with me isnt going to make me any soft on you.

allah has already made what the prerequisites for heaven and hell are and if that's been made clear but the person decides to turn a blind eye, then that's the person fault. who show's mercy to those who continuously disobey them, despite aforewarning them of the consequences.

dont be dumb just for the sake of argument.

I believe that Tyrion is hoping that there may be some intercession possible for non-Muslims. I don't want to disappoint him. But unfortunately I am pretty sure that you are right in what you say. What do the experts think?

 

[Saad17]

I believe that Tyrion is hoping that there may be some intercession possible for non-Muslims. I don't want to disappoint him. But unfortunately I am pretty sure that you are right in what you say. What do the experts think?

I'll express my view.

The aayah is (interpretation of the meaning): “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]

Clearly this verse says that when someone seek another religion beside Islam, that is he must understand that Islam is a religion of God, the truth from their Lord but still believes that there is some divine religion out, they will be the losers, clearly this verse shows that those who are Muslims should not be fools, there is no helper or any religion that can save them from God's judgment. Quran is not a book of all knowledge but rather, a manual for people who have knowledge that they know Islam is truth, stick to it or you will perish.


The hadeeth is: “By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, there is no-one of this ummah, Jew or Christian, who hears of me then dies without believing in that with which I have been sent, but he will be one of the people of Hell.” (Reported by Muslim, may Allaah have mercy on him, in al-Saheeh, 153).

Its obvious that the Jews and Christians saw Muhammad (PBUH), fulfilling their prophecies and even God convinced them that this is a messenger of His, so yes the Jews and Christians who have seen Muhammad (PBUH) in his time, must believe in him or they will perish. However this doesn't apply to the Christians and Jews having a false image of Muhammad (PBUH) as a false prophet or so until they truly understand that Muhammad (PBUH) was indeed a prophet of God but if they reject him then yes, they will perish, there is no helper against those who deny the truth when they see it, who lie that God has a son when they know He doesn't but not for those who are innocent of the truth who say Muhammad (PBUH) is a false prophet without knowing him, they will suffer the punishment (probably minor) of speaking without true knowledge and for not seeking the truth.

Doesn't even the Qur'an say that the righteous will inherit the earth (Surah 21:105)?

Its referring to the believers that God has decreed in the Psalm that His righteous servants shall inherit the earth, this mean that those who oppose God and His servants will be the losers, God will make His servants inherit the earth and make them the rulers such as Muhammad (PBUH).

As for the topic I would say that Hell is eternal as far as we know, some people will be taken out of it for it is a punishment, the purification of their sins, the hard way. As for the rebellious people like Pharoah, such people will never enter Paradise but as far as Allah knows, Hell would end at one point because His Mercy outstrips His wrath so Hell can't be as eternal as Paradise, it can be extinguished and Allah would just bury all the people along with it for Hell isn't Allah's specialty, its His Mercy (Paradise) so that He would keep forever but not the same treatment for His anger (Hell).

 

[Ummu Sufyaan]

@ hiroshi its already been made clear, you said so yourself. what is your point? to prove how evil Islam is? you've proven nothing. your effort at trying to sow doubt in peoples hearts is rendered useless. cry a river, build a bridge and get over it. simple.

 

[Muhaba]

non-muslims will never leave hell. their is no greater injustice than to disbelieve in God. non-muslims choose to disbelieve deliberately after all proofs have been given them and therefore deserve to be in hell for ever. however, there are those people who believe in one God and the life after death, and do good deeds. if these people haven't received islamic knowledge and haven't deliberatly disbelieved in the islamic belief, then as long as they are monotheists, then Allah is most merciful and who knows if such people may be rewarded in the Hereafter as Allah doesn't do any injustice. and i'm strictly talking about those people who are monotheists and have not received any knowledge about islam. And Allah knows best.

but those people who deliberatlly disbelieve in Islam, even if they are monotheists, then they will be in Hell forever, as to go to Heaven one must believe in the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and do all the things obligatory in islam and refrain from the forbidden things.

 

[Sigma]

non-muslims will never leave hell. their is no greater injustice than to disbelieve in God. non-muslims choose to disbelieve deliberately after all proofs have been given them and therefore deserve to be in hell for ever. however, there are those people who believe in one God and the life after death, and do good deeds. if these people haven't received islamic knowledge and haven't deliberatly disbelieved in the islamic belief, then as long as they are monotheists, then Allah is most merciful and who knows if such people may be rewarded in the Hereafter as Allah doesn't do any injustice. and i'm strictly talking about those people who are monotheists and have not received any knowledge about islam. And Allah knows best.

but those people who deliberatlly disbelieve in Islam, even if they are monotheists, then they will be in Hell forever, as to go to Heaven one must believe in the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and do all the things obligatory in islam and refrain from the forbidden things.

I don't think there is any sane person on this earth who realises Islam is true but rejects it. Anyone who rejects Islam knowing it is true is insane (this is a fact, it's like someone rejecting 2+2=4). So, I think the explanation of "Only people who knowingly reject Islam will go to hell forever," is nonsense. So, you're telling me Allah will torture madmen for all eternity? What would be the point of that?

"Allah creates us the way we are so how can people be blamed for our actions? " 1) We are all created inherently good. We have the moral capacity to understand good and bad.---therefore there is no excuse for doing bad. 2)We have been given "Guidance" in the form of knowledge and teachers such as parents, school, teachers, professors, philosophers and Prophets to teach us---so no excuse there either. 3)We have been given intelligence to understand Guidance and to think for ourselves and the free-will to decide our own intentions and actions---so, again there is no excuse. 4) Justice demands that we are held accountable for thedegree of responsibility we are capable of. therefore, if God has given us less mental capacity than others, he will Judge us accordingly---if he has given us more blessings than others---then our responsibilities are higher and our Judgement will be accordingly as well.

1. Agreed 2.Well considering most of these people are non-muslim it's not very good guidance islamically 3. No excuse for what? Sure, if we make mistakes in our reasoning and fail to measure the evidence for and against Islam. Then yes we are guilty for bad reasoning but does that mean someone should spend an eternity in hell for bad reasoning? I don't have a problem with Hell it self. Just the Eternity. 4. Agreed

 

[Ramadhan]

I don't think there is any sane person on this earth who realises Islam is true but rejects it. Anyone who rejects Islam knowing it is true is insane (this is a fact, it's like someone rejecting 2+2=4). So, I think the explanation of "Only people who knowingly reject Islam will go to hell forever," is nonsense. So, you're telling me Allah will torture madmen for all eternity? What would be the point of that?

I have to disagree with you.
For example: There are plenty of orientalists who have deep deep knowledge about Qur'an, Muhammad SAW and Islam and are aware about the truth in Islam, but instead use their knowledge to distort the message of islam and mislead people about islam.

 

[Sigma]

I have to disagree with you.
For example: There are plenty of orientalists who have deep deep knowledge about Qur'an, Muhammad SAW and Islam and are aware about the truth in Islam, but instead use their knowledge to distort the message of islam and mislead people about islam.

Ok, I'd love to know the basis to why they reject Islam. Maybe they feel there isn't enough proof? They may have information but have not enouctered anyone to correct their faulty reasoning (which results them coming to the wrong conclusion and spreading their false ideaologies). I'm talking about people who know that Islam is true, these orientalists know about the Qur'an but probably don't see the evidence for whatever reason.

But ok, i can see that premise of "Anyone who knowingly rejects the truth is insane" is open to challenge. Some people may reject obvious evidence simply out of arrogance or emotional reasons.

 

[Abu-Abdullah]

Salaam everyone! :sunny:

a desbeliver remains in hell forever and here is the great Imam al-Ghazali's view as to who are the desbelievers:

As for other nations [consider the person] who imputes lying to the Prophet [saw] after he has heard of the impeccable and undeniable transmission of his appearance, his quality and his miracles that suspended normal laws, such as his splitting the moon, the pebbles praising God in his hand, the welling up of water from between his fingers, and the miraculous Quran revealed to him, that challenged the eloquent to rival it but [all who tried] failed; if all of this information has reached his ears, yet he shuns it, turns his back, does not consider it or reflect on it, and does not hasten to believe in it, then such a person is indeed a denier and a liar, and he indeed is a disbeliever (kaafir)


However such a person does not fit the description of most of the europeans and central asians who live far away from the land of the muslims, infact I would argue that whoever did hear of these things [about the Prophet [saw] would have to have wanted to find them out in order to ascertain the reality of what is claimed [such a person would have to be] a religious person who did not prefer wordly matters to otherwordly one's, If he felt no urge to find out the truth, it could only be due to the fact that he was complacent, inclined toward this world and bereft of piety and a sense of momentuousness of religion and that is what desbelief (Kufr) is


However if a person felt a desire to find out the truth, but neglected to do so, that negligence is also desbelief. Indeed anyone of faith in God and the last Day of any religion will indeed indefatigably seek the truth after he has seen the appearance of signs that suspend the norms of experience [miracles], if someone sets out and attempts to ascertain the reality but dies before being able to complete his investigation, he is also forgiven and granted the vast mercy and grace of God, so have a vast view of the Mercy of God, the Exalted, and do not measure divine matters with ordinary wordly standards and know well that afterlife is simmilar to this life, for the Quran states, 'your creation and your ressurection is as one soul' [31:27]


Most people in this world enjoy relative security and ease or a state that makes life enjoyable; for that reason, if most people were given a choice between life and death, for example, they would choose life; as for those suffering to such a degree, that they would prefer death, such cases are rare. THOSE CONDEMED ETERNALLY TO THE FIRE IN THE AFTERLIFE WILL ALSO BE RARE, for the attribute of divine Mercy does not change due to the diversity of our circumstances, and 'this life' and the 'afterlife' are simply two expressions designating the diversity of our circumstances, were it not so, there would be no meaning to the statement of the Prophet [saw], when he said, 'the first thing that God wrote in the first book was, 'I am God, there is no deity but Me, My Mercy takes precedence over my wrath, so he who witnesses that there is no God but God, and muhammad [saw] is His servant and apostle, for him is the garden'


...............................


There is no doubt that the desbelievers are in the inferno, but imam Al-Ghazali is explaining that kufr [desbelief] is an active denial, not a passive state of ignorance. That is, denial must follow a clear understanding of what one is denying, moreover, for those who are sincere, it is not only understandable, but neccessary that they would search for the truth.

ref: who are the desbelievers by shaykh hamza yusuf; available online]


hope this helps


Salaam! :smile:

 

[Perseveranze]

Apologies. That wasn't my intention.

Anyway, I believe that Ummu Sufyaan is correct. My translation of the Qur'an by Al-Hilali and Khan has a lengthy footnote to Surah 68:42 including a quote from Sahih Al-Bukhari, 9/7439 (O.P.532B). Briefly, it condemns both Jews and Christians to Hell for their beliefs and no concern is expressed for them. Only the Muslims in Hell are granted any intercession.

Peace,

"Only the Muslims in Hell are granted any intercession."

That's ignorance, if you read this topic, did you not see the part about the people who have never "heard of Islam" before?

Think your mixing religions up where in one all go straight to Heaven on a single statement and the rest don't. The answer to this direct question isn't as straightforward, there are Scholars with different opinions on the matter. Anyways, God knows his Creation better then Man does. This is a good article -
Do non-Muslims go straight to hell?


Most people think (rightly or wrongly) that Islam is an exclusive religion. The thinking goes: You either believe in it or you don't. Anyone who doesn't, will suffer punishment. That punishment will most likely be the Hellfire.

Or the thinking goes: Hold on, what about all the really good people who were (or are) non-Muslim. Mother Teresa, Mahathma Gandhi, and so on, did countless good things for humanity. Will all their good deeds go to waste just because they weren't Muslims?

But what is the answer? Does Islam say that all non-Muslims will go to hell?

This post is not to say that the answer is "Yes, they're all gonna be punished" or "No, God is Love, the good people will be ok". This post is merely to give food for thought, and, if it makes any conclusion at all, will be to say "Don't know for sure, but not necessarily".

People cite different verses from the Qur'an to present their particular view point.

Let's take a look at a few (please note that for in-depth Quranic exegesis please refer to qualified Quranic scholars):

"Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve."
(Holy Qur'an 2:62 and (almost identical in) 5:69)​

This seems to indicate that salvation is dependent upon three conditions only: Belief in God, Belief in the Day of Judgement, and righteous or good deeds.

What about Mother Teresa and her ilk of righteous non-Muslims?

"Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good, see it!
And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it."
(Holy Qur'an 99:7-8)​

This verse suggests "anyone" or everyone will be rewarded for their good and bad actions. But will they go to Heaven or Hell? Allah hu Alim.

Another argument put forward is that, only those who have received a full and complete understanding of Islam will be judged by their acceptance(Muslim) or rejection (kufr) of it. If they haven't received this complete understanding of Islam then they will be tested on Judgement Day, and dealt with accordingly.

And as a final note, something useful from Mr. Lamaan Ball, editor of Ask About Islam:

When we refer to "Islam" there are at least two specific distinct meanings implied. Firstly there is the essential Islam as the religion of all the prophets from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and until Muhammad. Secondly there is the meaning specific to the revelation given to Muhammad and all the religious instructions contained therein. We might call this the completed Islam. Essential Islam encompasses the broad principles of pure monotheism free from shirk(associating partners with God), and our moral accountability before God. The completed Islam is the full set of guidance provided through the Qur'an and the sunnah of Muhammad which abrogates the earlier rules given through previous prophets.

Both 5:69 and 3:85 refer to the essential Islam and not the completed Islam we often mean in our conversations. Once this point is understood, the apparent problem disappears.

Second, the mere historical existence of Muhammad (pbuh) does not mean that the completed Islam has reached everyone. Once the completed Islam reaches any group of people, - by which I mean that the message is adequately delivered – then they can no longer claim to be doing good if they are knowingly rejecting God's guidance in the Qur'an. Before that situation is reached, for any individual, it is quite possible that they are Muslims in the sense of following essential Islam. Just as the earliest followers of earlier prophets were.


Source - http://jamrullistan.blogspot.com/2005/05/do-non-muslims-go-straight-to-hell.html
​

But yeah, not looking good for those who have heard of Islam/Muhammad(pbuh) and still affiliate partners with the Creator.

 

[Ramadhan]

Ok, I'd love to know the basis to why they reject Islam. Maybe they feel there isn't enough proof?

I doubt it.
History shows again and again that orientalists etc studied Islam most of their lives from direct sources to find details what they can use to distort and attack Islam with, and they rejected Islam out of arrogance and their anger, not because they didn't know Islam is the truth.

I give you an illustration: as a muslim you should know that Shaytaan most definitely knew that Allah SWT exist (I mean, they saw Allah SWT, what more proof can you get?), they knew the power of their Creator, and yet they were so arrogant to refuse the command of Allah.

Another example: there were plenty of quraishis who were THERE when prophet Muhammad SAW was alive and produced miracles, and yet they were too arrogant to accept the truth.

I can give you endless examples.

Point is: some people are just too arrogant to accept the truth and submit even if they've been given all evidence.

 

[siam]

"1. Agreed 2.Well considering most of these people are non-muslim it's not very good guidance islamically 3. No excuse for what? Sure, if we make mistakes in our reasoning and fail to measure the evidence for and against Islam. Then yes we are guilty for bad reasoning but does that mean someone should spend an eternity in hell for bad reasoning? I don't have a problem with Hell it self. Just the Eternity. 4. Agreed"

"Non-Muslim" is an incorrect word to use. The Quran is very particular in the words it uses and these words have very specific meanings. We should be careful so that we can understand the truth.

In the Quran the word kaffir has a particular meaning as I have explained. The Quran is also clear that there are no 2nd chances after death----this life we have -- is it!. The word "Muslim" also has a particular meaning in the Quran---it means one who submits (to God's will) and as the Quran explains---Prophet Abraham(pbuh) was a Muslim---even though he was not a follower of Prophet Muhamed(pbuh)----therefore, the word Muslim in the Quran is connected to a state of being. Islam (submission) itself is not "new"----it is a Truth that has been given to mankind---all mankind---from the very beginning. All religions have this Truth---though it has become corrupted----and if people were to use their God-given intelligence, instead of blind belief, they would see it too as Prophet Abraham(pbuh) did.. However, as far as hell is concerned---All human beings will be held accountable for their intentions and actions---those whose good deeds are more than their bad deeds will go to heaven, those whose bad deeds are more than their good deeds will go to hell. (sincere repentence counts).

This is the passage in the Quran related to the subject .....
(Yusuf Ali translation)
Surah 19 verses 69-72 (please read the verses surrounding these on yr own)
69--Then we shall drag out from every sect all those who were worst in obstinate rebellion against (God) Most Gracious.
70--And certainly we know best those who are most worthy of being burned therein.
71--Not one of you but will pass over it: this is a decree with your Lord which must be accomplished.
72--But we shall save those who gaurded against evil, and we shall leave the wrongdoers therein (humbled) to their knees.

A person who "labels" himself "Muslim" but does not follow God's Guidance sincerely is a hypocrite---(munafiqueen).

Deen is a word usually translated as religion but more accurately describes a "life-system".
(Some scholars posit that there are 3 dimensions/states 1)Islam, 2)Iman and 3)Ihsan.)
Right belief is for the benefit of human beings---NOT a guarenteed ticket to Paradise---it must create right intentions that lead to right actions for the benefit of all God's creations ---otherwise it is a useless label.
Time---the concept of time is also explained in the Quran itself---it is not earth-centric, but rather "God-willed". therefore terms such as "eternal" are best understood as "a long period of time as God wills" (other terms such as "Youm" translated as "Day" is best understood as "a limited period of time as God wills.")

 

[Sigma]

Abdul Fattah also made a great answer at Islamic Life

 

[Saad17]

Simple concept of sin

Sin is disobedience to God but its not a sin if you accidentally killed someone, or in anger punched someone in the face or stole some food because you were hungry.

Sin only comes when you know that you are doing a sin. Let me ask, how can you lie when you don't even know the truth? e.g I left a ball in a basket, my brother came and took the ball and went away , my friend asked for the ball so I said that its in the basket and when my friend didn't find the ball in the basket and then he said "You're liar, there is no ball here" , was that be fair? Of course not! I was telling the truth and If I knew that the ball wasn't there yet still told him that it was then I would be the liar.

More simple case is that of our forefather Adam (PBUH).

Allah: O Adam, eat and go where ever you may but do not eat from this tree.

Satan: O Adam, eat from this tree and you will become immortal.

So heres Adam (PBUH) is in two choices, he could obey his Lord or he could obey his desires and whoever obeyed his desires,followed the footstep of Satan is in the Hell fire. Adam (PBUH) ate the fruit while he knew that Allah told him not to, Allah was teaching Adam (PBUH) not to follow his own desires or you will end up in Hell. Adam (PBUH) then admitted his mistake and repented so Allah forgave, this is the Mercy of Allah however when Satan disobeyed Allah and showed arrogance, Satan did not repent because he was arrogant so he did not admit he was in error and everyone knows that Allah dislikes arrogance, especially in His presence and Satan knew it well but he disbelieved and thus became the accursed but if only he repented then Allah would have forgave him as well. Thats why Allah says that sin has no excuse, just admit you disobeyed your Lord and He will forgive you.

 

[Hiroshi]

Peace,

"Only the Muslims in Hell are granted any intercession."

That's ignorance, if you read this topic, did you not see the part about the people who have never "heard of Islam" before?

Think your mixing religions up where in one all go straight to Heaven on a single statement and the rest don't. The answer to this direct question isn't as straightforward, there are Scholars with different opinions on the matter. Anyways, God knows his Creation better then Man does. This is a good article -
Do non-Muslims go straight to hell?


Most people think (rightly or wrongly) that Islam is an exclusive religion. The thinking goes: You either believe in it or you don't. Anyone who doesn't, will suffer punishment. That punishment will most likely be the Hellfire.

Or the thinking goes: Hold on, what about all the really good people who were (or are) non-Muslim. Mother Teresa, Mahathma Gandhi, and so on, did countless good things for humanity. Will all their good deeds go to waste just because they weren't Muslims?

But what is the answer? Does Islam say that all non-Muslims will go to hell?

This post is not to say that the answer is "Yes, they're all gonna be punished" or "No, God is Love, the good people will be ok". This post is merely to give food for thought, and, if it makes any conclusion at all, will be to say "Don't know for sure, but not necessarily".

People cite different verses from the Qur'an to present their particular view point.

Let's take a look at a few (please note that for in-depth Quranic exegesis please refer to qualified Quranic scholars):

"Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve."
(Holy Qur'an 2:62 and (almost identical in) 5:69)​

This seems to indicate that salvation is dependent upon three conditions only: Belief in God, Belief in the Day of Judgement, and righteous or good deeds.

What about Mother Teresa and her ilk of righteous non-Muslims?

"Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good, see it!
And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it."
(Holy Qur'an 99:7-8)​

This verse suggests "anyone" or everyone will be rewarded for their good and bad actions. But will they go to Heaven or Hell? Allah hu Alim.

Another argument put forward is that, only those who have received a full and complete understanding of Islam will be judged by their acceptance(Muslim) or rejection (kufr) of it. If they haven't received this complete understanding of Islam then they will be tested on Judgement Day, and dealt with accordingly.

And as a final note, something useful from Mr. Lamaan Ball, editor of Ask About Islam:

When we refer to "Islam" there are at least two specific distinct meanings implied. Firstly there is the essential Islam as the religion of all the prophets from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and until Muhammad. Secondly there is the meaning specific to the revelation given to Muhammad and all the religious instructions contained therein. We might call this the completed Islam. Essential Islam encompasses the broad principles of pure monotheism free from shirk(associating partners with God), and our moral accountability before God. The completed Islam is the full set of guidance provided through the Qur'an and the sunnah of Muhammad which abrogates the earlier rules given through previous prophets.

Both 5:69 and 3:85 refer to the essential Islam and not the completed Islam we often mean in our conversations. Once this point is understood, the apparent problem disappears.

Second, the mere historical existence of Muhammad (pbuh) does not mean that the completed Islam has reached everyone. Once the completed Islam reaches any group of people, - by which I mean that the message is adequately delivered – then they can no longer claim to be doing good if they are knowingly rejecting God's guidance in the Qur'an. Before that situation is reached, for any individual, it is quite possible that they are Muslims in the sense of following essential Islam. Just as the earliest followers of earlier prophets were.


Source - http://jamrullistan.blogspot.com/2005/05/do-non-muslims-go-straight-to-hell.html
​

But yeah, not looking good for those who have heard of Islam/Muhammad(pbuh) and still affiliate partners with the Creator.

That paints a much brighter picture. Thank you for those references. As I read it now, Surah 2:62 does seem to hold out hope for the Jews and Christians. However, my Saheeh International Qur'an reads here: "Indeed, those who believed and those who were Jews or Christians or Sabeans [before Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)] - those [among them] who ... " etc. This seems to refer rather then to Muslims who converted from Judaism and Christianity. A footnote to this verse then says: "After the coming of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) no religion other than Islam is acceptable to Allah, as stated in 3:85."

 

[Sigma]

If Islam is true, only Allah knows your fate. It depends on your reasons for rejecting Islam really and only you know what they are.

 

[Perseveranze]

That paints a much brighter picture. Thank you for those references. As I read it now, Surah 2:62 does seem to hold out hope for the Jews and Christians. However, my Saheeh International Qur'an reads here: "Indeed, those who believed and those who were Jews or Christians or Sabeans [before Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)] - those [among them] who ... " etc. This seems to refer rather then to Muslims who converted from Judaism and Christianity. A footnote to this verse then says: "After the coming of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) no religion other than Islam is acceptable to Allah, as stated in 3:85."

Peace,

I'm not someone to judge on this matter regarding Christian or Jews and what their status in the afterlife will be. I am sure there's punishment for giving partners to God, which is probably the most important aspect of Islam, that God is but One. Regarding the translation, I don't see where it says were ...

Yusuf Ali:​

Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

Zohurul Hoque:​

Surely as to those who believe, and those who Judaize, and the Christians, and the Sabians- whoever believes in Allah and the Future Day, and does good,- for such, then, their reward is in the presence of their Rabb; and there is no fear on them, nor will they grieve.

T. J. Irving:​

Those who believe and those who are Jews, Christians and Sabeans, [in fact] anyone who believes in God and the Last Day, and acts honorably will receive their earnings from their Lord: no fear will lie upon them nor need they feel saddened.

T.U. Hilali-M. Khan:​

Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day and do righteous good deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

M. Pickthall:​

Lo! Those who believe (in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth in Allah and the Last Day and doeth right - surely their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.

M.H. Shakir:​

Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the f Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.