Hey man I know this is kind of random but I was raised a Christian but over the last 2-3 years of studying I have gone away from it. I am stuck between Judaism and Islam. It has been a very difficult and long road for me. I believe Islam has a lot of proofs and evidence, but I’m still struggling to make the right decision because I don’t want to go to hell for eternity. I was just curious does Jews go to paradise in Islam too as long as they believe in God, the last day, and the prophets?
The Holy Quran guides us in this matter as follows. 1. "Al-Baqara (The Cow) - 2:62 Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve." So as Muslims we believe that this matter is between them and God. It is only God Al-Mighty who has the right and power to decide their fate and we as his servents are not asked, nor given responsibility, nor enough knowledge to understand everyone circumstances and hence are discouraged to make an assumption about their final fate in the after life. Muslims are expected to respect all religions and faiths and treat everyone with kindness and charity irrespective of their faith. This is the Divine test of Muslims faith too on how they treat their fellow human beings. More verses in Quran about this issue are as follows 2. But whoever believes, and works righteousness,- he shall have a goodly reward, and easy will be his task as We order it by our Command." (Al-Kahf, Chapter #18, Verse #88) 3. Whoever works any act of righteousness and has faith,- His endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour. (Al-Anbiyaa, Chapter #21, Verse #94) 4. If Allah so willed, He could make you all one people: But He leaves straying whom He pleases, and He guides whom He pleases: but ye shall certainly be called to account for all your actions. (An-Nahl, Chapter #16, Verse #93) 5. Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best those who receive guidance. (Al-Qasas, Chapter #28, Verse #56)
I'd also like to know ur views on abortion, since scholars claim it to be completely impermissible, but I went through the Quran: a reformist translation, and I find that it says termination within 3 months is alright as long as u have a reason. and I think we must stand with women who choose to go through abortion after they were raped, or got pregnant due to incest, or can't mentally or physically feel like they can handle a pregnancy at that time and situation. In case where the mother feels she has not the mental capacity to handle a pregnancy right now, I feel like forcing her to go through it anyway cause abortion is a. 'sin' seems barbaric and detrimental to her health, all in order to preserve a possible life only..I agree that children are blessings to everyone, but sometimes we need to consider the person who might be temporarily or permanently damaged by such a pregnancy...I'd like to know ur intellectual views on the topic
Hey man I know this is kind of random but I was raised a Christian but over the last 2-3 years of studying I have gone away from it. I am stuck between Judaism and Islam. It has been a very difficult and long road for me. I believe Islam has a lot of proofs and evidence, but I’m still struggling to make the right decision because I don’t want to go to hell for eternity. I was just curious does Jews go to paradise in Islam too as long as they believe in God, the last day, and the prophets?
The Holy Quran guides us in this matter as follows.
1. "Al-Baqara (The Cow) - 2:62 Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve."
So as Muslims we believe that this matter is between them and God. It is only God Al-Mighty who has the right and power to decide their fate and we as his servents are not asked, nor given responsibility, nor enough knowledge to understand everyone circumstances and hence are discouraged to make an assumption about their final fate in the after life. Muslims are expected to respect all religions and faiths and treat everyone with kindness and charity irrespective of their faith. This is the Divine test of Muslims faith too on how they treat their fellow human beings.
More verses in Quran about this issue are as follows
2. But whoever believes, and works righteousness,- he shall have a goodly reward, and easy will be his task as We order it by our Command." (Al-Kahf, Chapter #18, Verse #88)
3. Whoever works any act of righteousness and has faith,- His endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour. (Al-Anbiyaa, Chapter #21, Verse #94)
4. If Allah so willed, He could make you all one people: But He leaves straying whom He pleases, and He guides whom He pleases: but ye shall certainly be called to account for all your actions. (An-Nahl, Chapter #16, Verse #93)
5. Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best those who receive guidance. (Al-Qasas, Chapter #28, Verse #56)
I'd also like to know ur views on abortion, since scholars claim it to be completely impermissible, but I went through the Quran: a reformist translation, and I find that it says termination within 3 months is alright as long as u have a reason. and I think we must stand with women who choose to go through abortion after they were raped, or got pregnant due to incest, or can't mentally or physically feel like they can handle a pregnancy at that time and situation. In case where the mother feels she has not the mental capacity to handle a pregnancy right now, I feel like forcing her to go through it anyway cause abortion is a. 'sin' seems barbaric and detrimental to her health, all in order to preserve a possible life only..I agree that children are blessings to everyone, but sometimes we need to consider the person who might be temporarily or permanently damaged by such a pregnancy...I'd like to know ur intellectual views on the topic
Thank you for your messages. Inshallah I will work on making videos about the two topics you mentioned, abortion and homosexuality.