Do Muslims allow for well-meaning good people from other religions to also go to heaven?
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No, they think that Jews will not go to heaven, and all other people will not either. They believe that only those who believe in the islam will go to heaven.\nRemember a man, recently, I think it was in Afganistan, wanted to become a Christian and the people over there wanted to kill him ?
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Tell me\n\nI certainly do not know.\n\nNot to say that there are not some.\n\nI think the difference is that theirs is a works based salvation and they feel they have to do it to be saved just like Muslims frequently go to lengths Christians don’t.\n\nTheir salvation depends on it.\n\nFor us we are saved by grace and follow his commands out of love for the one who died for us.\n\nDoesn’t seem like we love Him very much does it?
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No, not a muslim. Reason: I attempt to be as rational a being as possible.  You certainly do not need to practice any religion to be a good person, and, as has been pointed out above, no religion guarantees its followers to be good.
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That's the beauty of the human mind.  Many people are able to completely block out logical questions such as this one.\n\nI think that, if you're a good person, you'll wind up with a good afterlife (if such a thing exists).  No one can prove anything conclusively about any religion, so we should just do what makes us happy, as long as it's not harmful to ourselves or others.
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Religion is SUPPOSED to lead you into doing good and living in harmony with others...
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Yes of course it is, religion is everyone personal rights and NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO FORCE YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR RELIGION. (but the Muslims won't think so, do you watch the news lately?, they almost execute someone because he convert). What's important is : \n1. Don't just leave Islam and convert to Christianity cause Arabs is bad and Christian organizations is good. They just the people, not the religion itself. An Atheist or even a Satanic believers can do good deeds to you while your fellow Muslims can trash you. Try to understand that concept.\n2. You have to learn Christianity first, different religion also entitled you different rules and obligations. Are you ready to do that and live the way of Jesus?
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Muslims are allowed to marry People of the Book namely Jews and Christians, of course, besides muslims. As for other religions, it is better that the person that they want to marry converts to Islam otherwise that marriage is not considered legal according to Islam.
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hi \ni totally understand what u are sayin, see the main problem is that most ppl who read the Quran, interpret it in the wrong way, or sometimes they just make up stuff, like some say that killing others will lead u to heaven, that is made up stuff, Islam teaches us to accept all other races, religions and to respect them, no matter what the religion, if the person worships God, respect them, If the person worships the devil, respect them and their religion.\n\n\nif u have anymore questions or r confused feel free to reply
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many muslims come to UK from the middle-east for transplants. Privately of course. Whether it's for quality care or avoidance of religious taboo, I can't say. We all want to survive.
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I wish they would. I think each person has their own path and a right to that path and if it makes them a better person who are we to try and judge them or convert them. I think if people really lived according to the basis of most religions they would respect others and love their neighbor without prejudice. It would be a wonderful world if we all would seek first to understand, then to be understood. Not have to insist on being right or seeing their way as the only way or others seeing people of other religions as a threat or some sort of abomination to their religion. I find it quite hypocritical and ironic.
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Hi, and thanks for your thoughtful posting. It would be nice if we could all be depended upon to live in peace together. However, bad things happen to good people, and good acts get repaied by evil ones. This is the fallen nature of human beings, we are imperfect and can never be completly "good." \n\nTherefore, if there was an after-life, then were it to be filled with fallen beings like ourselves, it would not be any beter than our world today where genocide, rape, bigotry and the like are regular occurances. \n\nAll world religions except christiantiy have one thing in common. They require the beliver to work for their "redemption" and usually have no assurance of salvation after their death. Bhuddhism is no exception. The eight-fold path to enlightment requires one to act in the example Bhudda set, but give no assurance that this will lead to nirvana or life after death.\n\nChristianity acknowledges we have all fallen short. However, our Lord loved us so much that while we still did not know him, Christ humbled himself and became man. His life was perfect and sinless and his death was a sacrifice for the rest of us. His ressurection is proof that by simply "beliving in him" we can receive the assurance of salavation and life after death.\n\nPerhaps one reason that some Christians are so confrontational is becuase our way does not require the acts or works or sacrcifices that other religions do. We have a tremendous amount of freedom which may lead to hipocracy and poor behaviou. However, do not let the few bad apples turn you away from exploring the truth for yourself.
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No, You shouldn't be a muslim unless you are totaly sure that this is what you really want, else you would be Monafek(pretender).\nIslam rules say that you must be convinced, mind and heart by your religion before following it, if you are not convinced, don`t follow it at all.\nAs for other religions being condemned to hell, this is not true. Islam says "there is no difference whatspever between one person and the other except how virtuious each one is" and it didn't necissate a religion, just virtue. Also islam say "Religion is how to deal not how to pray" which means that dealing with others nicly and in a just manner is the important thing . And about other religions it says"All prophets are brothers, and their light comes from the same source." it also says" We are all from adam, and adam is but a handfull of dust, only the good deeds remain"\n\nAbout christians it says"And no one will be closer and dearer to the muslims you than those who say'we are true christians' for amongst them there are priests and saints and people who dedicate their lives to Goodness" .\n\nAnd about talking to people about joining islam" Smile and talk to them with the manner they prefer best, and don't be rude or thick at heart else they yould never listen"\n\nAnd as for freedom of choosing one's religion"To each his faith, they have theirs and you have yours and only the mercifull God can judge amongst them"\n\nI hope I answered your question.
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Not necessarily.  I've seen alot with belief who step outside of what is considered moral, even by their own religions standards and then hypocritically justify it with that same religion.  I wouldn't consider that person better for their belief.  Though, on rare occaisions, I do find people with belief who have become better people for it... those are usually the one's who don't pressure others about belief.  Sad thing is, they're greatly outnumbered by those that step outside of the moral boundaries believing they are Better than others.
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You ask a good question, and one that is misunderstood by a large portion of the Christian world. There are good people in all faiths, countries, lands, etc... I believe some are closer to the truth than others, and some are way off in lala land. But as long as their focused on their beliefs, they try to be good people, they are a positive influence on society; they will have their just reward. If you never believe in God, or you never had a chance to hear about God (if you lived in some small country with no TV and no radio or outside visitors), then why wouldn't you get the chance to hear about God later (after death)? Everyone will have a chance to hear about God, to accept his teachings, or to deny them. Whether it’s in this life or the next. The true test is while on this earth, if you have had a chance and believed and then denied your belief, you are screwed. If you never believed, you will have to accept God after death, which isn't a sure thing. We will carry our personality with us into the next life. Some will still deny God even after death. Search your heart while on earth. There is truth out there. If you never find it, just be a good person and contribute positively to those around you. Forgiveness is nothing to God, almost all sins are forgivable. What will be determined in the end is where your glory lies. In Gods house are many mansions, not all in Beverly Hills, some are in the slums, which do you want to live in? Remember, there is not just one degree of glory in heaven, there are three. Each determined by your worthiness. We all will go to heaven; we just won't all be in the same neighborhood. Also, it’s not just about accepting Jesus. You also have to do good things. Just saying you follow Jesus and actually following are two separate things.
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No. Its not fair to play with anyones religions. Have the decency and respect peoples faith. Islam by itself respects all religions. (Its just some muslims who are extremists dont respect, but most 90% muslims do respect). \n  I beleive peace and harmony would spread if other religions respects Islam as well as other religion.\n  If you knew Islam, than you would know the rules. Muslims dont commit sins freely. \nIf they do, than they are definately sinning and that is not allowed in Islam.\nPlease dont blame religion for what people do. \nSince you said that, I am free to say that chritianity is a GAY religion and it promotes people being GAY. How do I know that? Look at the actions of most of the Bishops and Fathers of the church. Not only are they GAY, but also Child molesters. I dont think i would want to stay in that religion. However, I know its only the people and not the religion.\nKnow your facts before yo make a statement. \nIslam is not a man made religion. If it was, it would not be the fastest growing religion on earth.\nMay God spread peace in this world. AMen
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Just like anything else in the world, there is good and bad of everything.  There are good and bad blacks, whites, latinos and muslims, etc.\nThere are muslims who disagree with terrorists and the terrorists who claim they are the true muslims.  Who is right?\n\nFor me, there is none other religion than Christianity.  I say that with faith and non apologetically.  You can be as good as you want to, in any religion.  But without Christ, the religion is false.\nChrist is the only way to heaven.  But those are not my words, but the words of Christ Himself.  John 14:6\n\nSo, regardless if a muslim person is peaceful or not, they are still condemned to hell according to the bible.\nAgain, not my words, but the Word of God.
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according to my catholic religion, you go to heaven if your a good, decent person and you go to hell if your not.