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This article analyzes the apologetic claim, often used by the [[Ahmadiyya]],<ref>For example, an article by an American Ahmadi named Dr. Faheem Younus, on his Huffington Post blog, titled "[http://islamo-criticism.blogspot.com/2012/04/in-islam-heaven-is-not-exclusive-oh.html In Islam, Heaven Is Not Exclusive]".</ref> that according to [[Islam]], [[Islam and the People of the Book|Christians and Jews]] who adhere to their faiths will enter [[Heaven|Paradise]] alongside Muslims. It also explains what [[Islam and Scripture|Islamic texts]] actually say about Christians and Jews in the Hearafter. | This article analyzes the apologetic claim, often used by the [[Ahmadiyya]],<ref>For example, an article by an American Ahmadi named Dr. Faheem Younus, on his Huffington Post blog, titled "[http://islamo-criticism.blogspot.com/2012/04/in-islam-heaven-is-not-exclusive-oh.html In Islam, Heaven Is Not Exclusive]".</ref> that according to [[Islam]], [[Islam and the People of the Book|Christians and Jews]] who adhere to their faiths will enter [[Heaven|Paradise]] alongside Muslims. It also explains what [[Islam and Scripture|Islamic texts]] actually say about Christians and Jews in the Hearafter. | ||
==Qur'an== | ==Qur'an== | ||
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===Surah 2:62=== | ===Surah 2:62=== | ||
This verse is often quoted | This verse is often quoted in an effort to prove Islam is tolerant and inclusive of other faiths. After all, how much more tolerant can a faith be than to allow the followers of other faiths into its vision of Paradise? | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran|2|62}}|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.}} | {{Quote|{{Quran|2|62}}|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.}} | ||
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====Tafsir Ibn Kathir==== | ====Tafsir Ibn Kathir==== | ||
{{Quote|1=[http://www.qtafsir.com | {{Quote|1=[http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qtafsir.com%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dview%26id%3D372&date=2015-03-14 Faith and doing Righteous Deeds equals Salvation in all Times]<BR>Tafsir Ibn Kathir|2=After Allah described the condition - and punishment - of those who defy His commands, fall into His prohibitions and transgress set limits by committing prohibited acts, '''He stated that the earlier nations who were righteous and obedient received the rewards for their good deeds. This shall be the case, until the Day of Judgment. Therefore, whoever follows the unlettered Messenger and Prophet shall acquire eternal happiness''' and shall neither fear from what will happen in the future nor become sad for what has been lost in the past. Similarly, Allah said, | ||
(No doubt! Verily, the Awliya' of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve) (10:62). | (No doubt! Verily, the Awliya' of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve) (10:62). | ||
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(Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allah (alone)," and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!"). (41:30)}} | (Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allah (alone)," and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!"). (41:30)}} | ||
{{Quote|1=[http://www.qtafsir.com | {{Quote|1=[http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qtafsir.com%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dview%26id%3D371&date=2015-03-14 The Meaning of Mu'min, or Believer]<BR>Tafsir Ibn Kathir|2=`Ali bin Abi Talhah narrated from Ibn `Abbas, about, | ||
(Verily, those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day) '''that Allah revealed the following Ayah afterwards, | (Verily, those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day) '''that Allah revealed the following Ayah afterwards, | ||
(And whoever seeks religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers) (3:85)'''. | (And whoever seeks religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers) (3:85)'''. | ||
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====Reliance of the Traveller==== | ====Reliance of the Traveller==== | ||
{{Quote|[ | {{Quote|[https://archive.org/details/RelianceOfTheTraveller-TheClassicManualOfIslamicSacredLawumdat Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law]<BR>Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri, Edited and Translated by Nuh Ha Mim Keller (pp. 848-849)|Suddi states that (2:62) was revealed about the former companions of Salman the Persian when he mentioned them to the Prophet, relating how they had been, saying, "They used to pray, fast, and believe in you, and testify that you would be sent as a prophet." When he had finished praising them, '''the Prophet replied, "Salman, they are the denizens of hell," which came to discomfit Salman greatly, and so Allah revealed (2:62)'''. | ||
The faith of the Jews was that of whoever adhered to the Torah and the sunna of Moses until the coming of Jesus. When Jesus came, whoever held fast to the Torah and the sunna of Moses without giving them up and following Jesus was lost. | The faith of the Jews was that of whoever adhered to the Torah and the sunna of Moses until the coming of Jesus. When Jesus came, whoever held fast to the Torah and the sunna of Moses without giving them up and following Jesus was lost. | ||
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====Ruling regarding Jews and Christians ==== | ====Ruling regarding Jews and Christians ==== | ||
{{Quote|1=[http://www.islamweb.net | {{Quote|1=[http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.islamweb.net%2Femainpage%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3Dshowfatwa%26Option%3DFatwaId%26Id%3D2924&date=2015-03-14 What is the ruling regarding Jews and Christians nowadays? Are they considered believers or disbelievers?]<BR>Islamweb, Fatwa No. 2924, August 30, 2010|2=The Quran, Sunnah and the consensus of scholars indicate that a man who embraces any religion other than Islam, is a disbeliever. His faith will not be accepted and, in the next life, he will be among those at loss<BR>. . .<BR> | ||
There is an explicit text that states that the People of the Book who do not believe in Muhammad, , or deny the Prophethood of any other Prophet, or those who associate deities with Allaah The Almighty, are disbelievers.<BR>. . .<BR> | There is an explicit text that states that the People of the Book who do not believe in Muhammad, , or deny the Prophethood of any other Prophet, or those who associate deities with Allaah The Almighty, are disbelievers.<BR>. . .<BR> | ||
Everything that we have mentioned above is indisputable in Islam; and, anyone who denies or doubts any of it is deemed a disbeliever. Al-Qaadhi ‘Iyaadh reported the consensus of scholars on this matter. | Everything that we have mentioned above is indisputable in Islam; and, anyone who denies or doubts any of it is deemed a disbeliever. Al-Qaadhi ‘Iyaadh reported the consensus of scholars on this matter. | ||
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Therefore, the concept of Heavenly rewards in Islam are now exclusively offered to Muslims. Christians and Jews may believe in a single monotheistic god, but they do not believe in "His Messenger". Thus they are destined for the "burning fire". | Therefore, the concept of Heavenly rewards in Islam are now exclusively offered to Muslims. Christians and Jews may believe in a single monotheistic god, but they do not believe in "His Messenger". Thus they are destined for the "burning fire". | ||
Additionally, the non-Muslims who do make it into Paradise will only be used as sex | Additionally, the non-Muslims who do make it into Paradise will only be used as sex-slaves by believing men, Muslims who themselves will be spared hell-fire by Allah on the Day of Resurrection by making innocent Christians and Jews take their place and be thrown into Hell. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||