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Autor: Hussein Hajji Wario
Datum: 28.03.2011
Category: Diaspora, Unerreichte Menschengruppen, Welt-Glaubensgruppen
There has been a lot of discussion about “Hell” lately, courtesy of Rob Bell and his new book Love Wins. I have heard cases the news coverage of this book has made some conversations with non-believers possible.
What does Islam teach about Hell and who goes in it? Prophet Muhammad—the closest Muslim to Allah—said in the Hadith that he did not know if Allah would let him into paradise or send him to Hell. This happened when he was asked whether a pious Muslim man who had died would go to paradise. He didn’t just answer the question but dropped a bombshell. He responded, “As to him, by Allah, death has overtaken him, and I hope the best for him. By Allah, though I am the Apostle of Allah, yet I do not know what Allah will do to me (Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 58, Number 266.).”[1] Do ordinary Muslims stand any chance of escaping Hell?
Allah said in the Qur’an, in Suratul Al-Maryam, 19:71, “There is not one of you but shall come to it, that is, [but] shall enter Hell. That is an inevitability [already] decreed by your Lord, [something which] He made inevitable and [which] He decreed; He will not waive it.”
This verse is pretty clear Allah said all Muslims will go to Hell, regardless of their pious lives. Some Muslim scholars disagree. However, they are in disagreement with Prophet Muhammad who said, “The believers, after being saved from the (Hell) Fire, will be stopped at a bridge between Paradise and Hell.”[2] Who are the believers who are “saved from Hell”?
What is this Bridge? A widely used Qur’an commentary written by Abdullah Yusuf Ali states “the Bridge over Hell, the Bridge Sirat, over which all must pass to their final Destiny. This Bridge is not mentioned in the Qur’an.” Yusuf Ali was forthright in bringing to his readers’ attention the bridge Muslims widely believe would stretch over Hell is not mentioned in the Qur’an. Since Allah didn’t reveal it to Prophet Muhammad, where did Muhammad get it? That is another Crack in the Crescent for another time.[3]
[1] Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 58, Number 266.
[2] Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 76, Number 542.
[3] Chapter 12 of Cracks in the Crescent.
Hussein Wario is a former Kenyan Sunni Muslim. He is the author of Cracks in the Crescent. He blogs regularly at http://www.cracksinthecrescent.com You can listen to his testimony here or read it here.
Stichwörter: Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Muslim, Hell, Love Wins
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Thank you for this article! I have been taught in class that entering heaven is uncertain because of the high view of Allah. He decides who will be “saved” or who will be sent to Hell, no one can be sure who will enter Heaven. I think this sort of conflicts with the idea that killing an infidel will secure your fate in Heaven; however, I am certainly no expect in this field but wish to grow in understanding because how can you communicate and build relationships with Muslims if you do not where they are coming from? Either way, I have never heard the verse in the Qur’an that no one will enter Heaven. I am sure that this is not well-known and that commentary on this verse does not admit that Muslims do not fare any better eternally. This shows a way of how Islam does not meet the personal needs of people when it comes to forgiveness and love that is central in Christianity. What are some
of the ways scholars are explaining this passage?
25.04.2012
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In Lk 16:19 -31 the rich man did not go to hell because he did not share his wealth. He went to hell because of his rejection of Jesus Christ. Religion cannot save the world. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Hell do not discriminate.
31.10.2011
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The response to Rob Bell’s latest book has been the source of much controversy recently. But, at least it gets people talking. I don’t think there is any question that this Sura states that all Muslims are predestined for residency in Hell. That is a frightening revelation and would justify the need for the creation of the Sirat doctrine. People are not going to readily embrace a faith that promises only pain and suffering as a reward, regardless of piety. I have even seen this Sura misused as evidence from the Qu’ran that Allah is, in fact, a demon or Satan himself who wishes for all to join him in hell. While that conclusion requires a logical leap too great for me, I recognize this Sura is certainly unpleasant news for Muslims.
23.04.2011
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What an amazing opportunity we have to show the straight cross and certainty of salvation when compared to the curve and uncertainty of the cresent. Building those relationships with our muslim friends is so very important.
13.04.2011
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@ friar58:
Yes. There are abundant opportunities to share the Gospel with Muslims. A question like "Does the Qur’an say all Muslims go to hell?" can be a good start to a conversation.
15.04.2011
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@ husseinwario:
@husseinwario
Do you find that this creates an openess to continue the relationship after the initial conversation. I am always looking for new approaches and I appreciate your responses.
15.04.2011
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