Reply to a Mockery — Page 137
Response to the booklet entitled Ilh a m i Girgit 137 not need the first body of man to resurrect him. The truth of the matter is that He can resurrect from the smallest atom of the present human body or from a minuscule part of the soul. For although the body is transformed to dust, some atoms do survive and the soul that resides within the human body can- not be destroyed without the command of the Almighty. 10. We also believe that those who deny His existence and are pitched against His religion (unless He decides to forgive them as a special act of mercy) will be kept in a place called Hell. There they will suffer the burning fire and the extreme cold. This will be done not just to punish them but to reform them as well. They will be unable to do anything but to cry out in pain until such a time comes when Allah will envelop them in His mercy as stated in a hadith: س فيها احد و ی جهنم زمان ل ی يأتي عل نسيم الصباتحرك ابوابها ( Tafs i r-e-Ma‘ a lim-at-Tanz i l ) 11. We also firmly believe that those who believe in Allah, His Prophets, His angels and His scriptures, who obey His com- mandments and are humble, who tread this earth with humil- ity, and even if they be of high rank they behave meekly, and though they may be rich they choose to live like the poor, who spend their lives serving God’s creatures, who sacrifice their own comfort to give respite to others, who avoid transgression, tyranny and treachery, who strive to achieve high morals and reject villainous behaviour--these people will reside in a place called Heaven. There they will have repose and tranquillity; they will not know any hardship or sorrow; they will enjoy the pleasure and bounties of the Almighty; they will be near to Allah and they will become like mirrors which reflect His attributes. They will be free of all base desires and their wishes