The Beliefs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community — Page 7
‑ 7 ‑ opposition of the world upon themselves if it was not essential to join the community established by the chosen one of God. Such a community can only be established for this purpose if people support the prophets and propagate their mission and realise that without this they cannot earn the pleasure of God Almighty. Then it is readied and prepared to endure an unsurpassable level of hostility from the world. We believe that God Almighty accepts our prayers. We believe that when a person dies they are dealt with according to their actions. This is known as the period of the grave — but the grave in question is not one of soil and dust. Rather it is a distinct place where the souls of the deceased are kept. After this period they will receive their punishment and reward at the final gathering. It is our belief that the mercy of Allah