Islam The Voice of Human Nature
2. THE CONCEPT OF MONOTHEISM
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back according to its deeds, for God knows
well what they have been doing. The
unbelievers shall he driven in hordes,
towards Hell. When they draw near, its
gates will be opened, and its wardens will
say to them: ‘Did there not come
Messengers from amongst yourselves who
recited before you the verses of your Lord
and forewarned you of this day?’
‘Yes,’ they will answer, ‘but the punishment
promised to the’ unbelievers has been
proved true.’ It will be said to them: ‘Enter
the gates of Hell and stay there forever. Evil
is the abode of the arrogant.’
But those, who fear their Lord, shall be led
in groups to Paradise. When they draw near
and the gates of Paradise are opened, its
keepers will say to them: ‘Peace be upon
you, well you have done. Enter Paradise
and live therein forever.’ They will say:
‘Praise be to God who has made good to us
His promise and given us the earth to
inherit, that we may live in Paradise
