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Tau di h-e-Mar a m 7 mentioned in three different verses. 11 And it is also true that the death of holy people and their entry into para- dise is one and the same thing, because, according to the verses, 12 13 they enter Paradise straight away, without any let or hindrance. Muslims and Christians are, therefore, under obligation to consider seriously if it is possible for a man of God like Jesus to enter Paradise and then be driven out? Wouldn’t it be contrary to the Divine promise contained in all the Holy Scriptures with such frequency and detail, that those who enter Paradise will 11 God Almighty has said: (See Surah Al-M a ’idah) (See Surah Al-Nis a ) (See Surah A l-e-‘Imr a n) [Author] “But since Thou didst cause me to die, Thou hast been the Watcher over them. ” (5:118). “There is no sect or group from among the people of the Book but will have faith in him (Jesus Christ) before his death” (4:160), i. e. from all the tribes of Ban i Isr a ’ i l there would be those who would accept him as the true Messiah before his death, as it happened. [Translator] “When All a h said: O Jesus, I will cause thee to die and exalt thee in my presence. ” (3:56) [Translator] 12 “It was said: 'Enter Paradise. '” (The Qur’ a n 36:27) [Translator] 13 “And enter thou My Garden. ” (The Qur’ a n 89:31) [Translator]