Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
On the Verge of Death
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ON THE VERGE OF DEATH
Everyone is on the move and everyone’s journey
ends in death. Death means heaven for some and
hell for others. Fortunate are those who find
themselves on the threshold of heaven at the time of
death; they will dwell in eternal bliss; they will
know neither grief nor apprehension. But there is
no limit to the misfortune of those whom death
brings to the threshold of hell; for they will be
trapped forever in a world of fire and smoke.
Those who acknowledge God’s greatness and bow
before Him, who abide by the truth and do good to
others, are the ones who will be admitted into heaven.
Those who do not acknowledge the greatness of
God, who are unjust in their dealing with others,
who are cruel and proud towards their fellows, will
be condemned to Hell.
Heaven is for those who are of a heavenly nature in
this world, while Hell is for those who do not make
their lives conform to heavenly standards.
