The Beliefs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community — Page 16
‑ 16 ‑ accuse us of not believing in hell because of this. We believe that after enduring a prescribed punishment in hell and after becoming cap- able of acquiring God Almighty’s blessings, all sinners will be taken out of hell and entered into heaven and be blessed. Our opponents consider this a rejection of the doctrine of eternal punishment. We cannot understand why they hold such a belief in the presence of God’s eternal mercy. These are the principles on which we differ from others. There is also a significant point of departure between us in how we interpret the verses of the Holy Qur’an. The interpretations of others are constrained by their lack of spirit and zeal, whereas we interpret the Holy Qur’an in light of revelation. ( Alfazl, 14 May 1925)