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forever." (Quran 72:23). To declare such a person an unbeliever is, nevertheless, unjust.
Allah also said: "The evildoers shall suffer an everlasting punishment." (Quran 42:45). And again,
"But
those who come with an evil deed shall have their faces thrust into the fire." (Quran 27:90). Some
of
the understanding of the generalities 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
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who shall not go down to it." (Quran 19:71) is almost an express declaration that punishment is
inevitable to all, because every believer cannot help but commit an offense.
Allah also said: "The evildoers shall suffer an everlasting punishment." (Quran 42:45). And again,
"But
those who come with an evil deed shall have their faces thrust into the fire." (Quran 27:90). Some
of
the understanding of the generalities 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
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who shall not go down to it." (Quran 19:71) is almost an express declaration that punishment is
inevitable to all, because every believer cannot help but commit an offense.