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The fifth principle: Is the belief in the Bridge, which is stretched over Hell; it is finer than a
hair and
sharper than the edge of the sword. Allah says:
"and guide them to the Path of Hell, and stop them to be questioned." (Quran 37:23-24).
This is also a fact and belief in it is obligatory. For Allah who is Able to make the birds fly in
the air is
also able to make mankind walk over the bridge.
(vi) Paradise and Hell
The sixth principle: Is the belief that Paradise and Hell are created. Allah said
"And vie in haste for pardon from your Lord, and a Paradise, vast as the Heavens and the Earth,
prepared for those who fear Allah."
The Word of Allah `prepared' proves that both Paradise and Hell are created. Therefore the literal
meaning of the verse should be accepted especially since it is not impossible. Nor will it be said
hair and
sharper than the edge of the sword. Allah says:
"and guide them to the Path of Hell, and stop them to be questioned." (Quran 37:23-24).
This is also a fact and belief in it is obligatory. For Allah who is Able to make the birds fly in
the air is
also able to make mankind walk over the bridge.
(vi) Paradise and Hell
The sixth principle: Is the belief that Paradise and Hell are created. Allah said
"And vie in haste for pardon from your Lord, and a Paradise, vast as the Heavens and the Earth,
prepared for those who fear Allah."
The Word of Allah `prepared' proves that both Paradise and Hell are created. Therefore the literal
meaning of the verse should be accepted especially since it is not impossible. Nor will it be said