The prerequisite for salvation and entry into Paradise
Question
Due to the recent issues about whether Mandela will go to heaven or hell. What is the status, according to Quran and Sunnah of the Christians, Jews and disbelievers after death?
Answer
The prerequisite for Islam is correct faith. Similarly the prerequisite for salvation and entry into Paradise is correct faith.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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