The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 182
182. Essence of Islam-III. Moscow. Had not the Christians been impelled by ageold mischief, they could have appreciated more easily than the Muslims that the descent of Jesus should be in accord with the interpretation of descent furnished by Jesus himself. . . . . The Christians also believe that Jesus entered heaven after his ascent. According to Luke, Jesus tried to comfort a thief with the assurance: 'You will enter heaven with me today. ' Christians also believe that a person, however low his station, who is once admitted to heaven will not be expelled from there. Muslims also believe the same, as Allah the Glorious has said: ومَا هُمْ مِّنْهَا بِمُخْرَجِيْنَ 147 'Those who are granted admission into Paradise will not be expelled therefrom. ". Though there is no express mention in the Holy Qur'ān of the entry of Jesus into heaven, yet his death is mentioned at three different places. In the case of holy personages, death and entry into heaven are simultaneous, as is indicated by the verses: قِيلَ ادْخُلِ الْجَنَّةَ 148 وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي 149 they are made to enter paradise forthwith. It is now incumbent upon both Muslims and Christians to consider whether it is possible that a favourite of God, like Jesus, should be admitted to heaven and then be expelled from it. Would this not be contrary to the promise of God 147. Al-Hijr, 15:49 [Publisher] 148 It was said to him, Enter Paradise. '-Yā Sin 36:27 [Publisher] 149 And enter thou My Garden. '-Al-Fajr, 89:31 [Publisher]