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of these verses on first impression contradict the
other generalities. Therefore we must resort to the understanding
of the specific versus general and also to discipline
interpretation on both sides; especially when prophetic quotations
are clear in their pronouncements that the sinners will
be punished. In fact the Words of Allah, "There is not one
of you who shall not go down to it." (Ch.19:71 Koran) is almost
an express declaration that punishment is inevitable to
all, because every believer cannot help but commit an offense.
Furthermore, by the Words, "In which none shall be roasted except
the most wretched sinner who lied and turned away." (Ch.
16-92:15Koran). Allah meant certain particular people, since
the appellation 'the most wretched' refers to a particular
other generalities. Therefore we must resort to the understanding
of the specific versus general and also to discipline
interpretation on both sides; especially when prophetic quotations
are clear in their pronouncements that the sinners will
be punished. In fact the Words of Allah, "There is not one
of you who shall not go down to it." (Ch.19:71 Koran) is almost
an express declaration that punishment is inevitable to
all, because every believer cannot help but commit an offense.
Furthermore, by the Words, "In which none shall be roasted except
the most wretched sinner who lied and turned away." (Ch.
16-92:15Koran). Allah meant certain particular people, since
the appellation 'the most wretched' refers to a particular