
In Islam, Jannah is the final and permanent abode of the righteous, where believers will enjoy pleasure, while the unbelievers will suffer in Jahannam. The Quran states that Muslims who commit grave sins will not remain in Jahannam forever and will eventually enter Jannah. This belief is supported by a hadeeth (narration) on the authority of Anas, in which the Messenger of Allah said that he would ask Allah to let him intercede on behalf of his Ummah (Muslim nation). After Allah accepts his intercession, those with even the slightest bit of faith will be let out of Jahannam. Additionally, when a non-Muslim converts to Islam, Allah forgives all their past sins, and they become cleansed of sin.
Characteristics | Values |
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Sins forgiven upon conversion to Islam | Yes |
Sins forgiven for non-converts | No |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins | Yes, but they will be punished in hellfire before being admitted to paradise |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins without repenting | No |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins and repent | Yes |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins and repent sincerely | Yes |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins and are interceded for by the Prophet Muhammad | Yes |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins and are punished in hellfire | Yes, eventually |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who commit grave sins and are punished in hellfire indefinitely | No |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who die without repenting | Depends on the sin |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who die without repenting serious sins | No |
Sins forgiven for Muslims who die without repenting minor sins | Yes |
Sins requiring forgiveness from the victim | No |
Sins requiring restitution | Yes |
What You'll Learn
Sins are forgiven upon conversion to Islam
Conversion to Islam is not hindered by sins committed before embracing the religion. When a non-Muslim becomes Muslim, Allah forgives all that they did when they were a non-believer, and they are cleansed of sin.
> Islam destroys that which came before it.
This means that Islam erases and wipes out the past. When a person converts to Islam, they are forgiven for all their past sins, and their slate is wiped clean.
> Allah forgives all sins. Don't make the devil fool you. Be happy with your Islam.
However, it is important to note that this forgiveness does not apply to sins committed against other people. If a person has wronged someone else, it is their duty to seek forgiveness from the wronged party and make amends. Additionally, Muslims who commit grave major sins will not enter Paradise (Jannah) immediately and may have to spend some time in Hell (Jahannam) or be punished in other ways before being granted entry to Paradise.
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Muslims who commit grave sins will not remain in Hell forever
This is supported by a Hadeeth (a narration) on the authority of Anas, in which the Messenger of Allah said that he will ask Allah to let him intercede on behalf of his Ummah (Muslim nation). After Allah accepts his intercession, those with even the slightest bit of faith will be let out of Hell.
This is further supported by the belief that committing a grave sin does not equate to Kufr (disbelief). Kufr is the only sin that is not forgivable. Allah may forgive what is less than that for whomever He wills.
In the Quran, it is written that:
> Indeed, Allah does not forgive associating others with Him but forgives anything else of whoever He wills.
It is also written that:
> Whoever commits evil or wrongs themselves then seeks Allah's forgiveness will certainly find Allah All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
In addition, there is a strong belief among Muslims that confinement to hell is temporary for Muslims but not for others. However, there are disagreements to this view, and Muslim scholars disagree over whether Hell itself will last for eternity or whether God's mercy will lead to it eventually being eliminated.
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The afterlife is believed to be physical, psychic and spiritual
Muslims believe that death is the termination of worldly life and the beginning of the afterlife. It is seen as the separation of the soul from the human body, and its transfer from this world to the afterlife. The soul is taken by Azra'il, the Angel of Death.
Jannah is also described as having psychic and spiritual pleasures. The Quran states that the "acceptance [riḍwān] from God" felt by the inhabitants "is greater" than the pleasure of the Gardens. The true beauty of paradise, the greatest of all rewards, surpasses all other joys. The inhabitants of Jannah will be able to gaze upon God's face, something the inhabitants of Jahannam will be deprived of.
Jannah is also described as having seven levels, with the higher levels being more desirable. The Quran describes paradise as a "great kingdom" stretching out over and above the entire world, and "lofty". The first Heaven is made of silver and is where Adam and Eve live, while Abraham lives in the seventh Heaven in a place made of divine light.
Jahannam, the Islamic hell, is described as a place of fire and torment. It is a place of physical and spiritual suffering, with scorching fire pits and boiling water. The Quran describes Jahannam as having lower levels with a higher level of punishments.
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Jannah and Jahannam are believed to have several levels
Jannah, the paradise where good people rest after death, is described in the Quran as having 'gardens of pleasure' and beautiful houris (companions). It is believed that the more righteous a person is, the higher the level of Jannah they will enter, and the greater their pleasure will be. The Quran also mentions that Jannah has multiple gardens, with each level having an elevated status.
The seven levels of Jannah are:
- Jannat al Adan: The 'eternal place' where a Muslim is given a place after repenting and facing punishments for their sins. It is described as the place where one finds the greatest acceptance from Allah.
- Jannat-al-Firdaws: The most prestigious level of Jannah, described as a garden with all kinds of plants and grapevines. It is described as superior to all other levels in Kutub-i-Sitta.
- Jannat-ul-Mawa: A resting place made of brass for devotees and martyrs. It is described as a 'garden of adobe' and has homes and dwellings.
- Jannat-an-Naim: The 'Garden of Immortality' where one becomes immortal and lasts forever. This level is promised to those who follow their path with utmost devotion.
- Dar al-maqama: A level of intrinsic nature where the soul finds an eternal place to stay. It is described as a safe place where all sufferings and tiredness vanish.
- Dar al-salam: The abode of well-being, safety, and peace.
- Dar al-Akhirah: The seventh level of Jannah, described as the home of safety and peace.
Some scholars also believe that there is an eighth level of Jannah, called Illiyyun, which is the home of perfect Mumins (devotees/believers) and the Hafaza angels, who protect the souls.
On the other hand, Jahannam, the Islamic concept of hell, is described as a place of blazing fire and painful torments. The Quran describes Jahannam as a landscape of pits with boiling water and fire to physically torture one's spirit. The lower the level of Jahannam, the more severe the punishments.
Thus, Jannah and Jahannam are both believed to have several levels, with the higher levels of Jannah being more desirable and the lower levels of Jahannam having greater punishments.
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Sins can be forgiven through prayer, repentance and good deeds
In Islam, God is merciful and forgiving, and the door to forgiveness is always open. God knows humans are imperfect and prone to making mistakes, and he has provided many opportunities for people to seek his forgiveness.
Sins can be forgiven through prayer, repentance, and good deeds. When a person genuinely regrets their wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness with a sincere heart, Allah may forgive them. This is known as sincere repentance, which involves showing remorse, praying for forgiveness, and resolving to avoid repeating the sin.
Additionally, a non-believer embracing Islam and performing an accepted pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House of God in Mecca are also acts that can lead to forgiveness.
Minor sins, such as lying, rude behaviour, and littering, are relatively easy to be forgiven. A person needs to ask God directly for forgiveness and promise to change their ways.
For major sins, such as murder, rape, and adultery, repentance must be accompanied by seeking forgiveness from the person harmed or their family. If the victim forgives, then Allah will also forgive. If the victim does not forgive, Allah may still forgive if the person seeking forgiveness demonstrates a sincere intention for justice.
It is important to note that the only sin that cannot be forgiven without repentance in this life is disbelief in Allah.
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Frequently asked questions
Muslims who commit grave major sins will not remain in Hell forever. They will either be let out after some time, or after someone intercedes on their behalf, or after Allah forgives them.
When a non-Muslim converts to Islam, Allah forgives all their past sins.
The sinners’ cleansing of their sins may happen in this world or in the Hereafter. In this world, Allah has given His slaves ways of cleansing themselves thereof, by following their sins and evil deeds with prayers for forgiveness, sincere repentance and good deeds that erase sin. In the Hereafter, they can be cleansed through the prayers of the believers for the deceased, acts of ongoing charity that the person did during their life, good deeds done on their behalf, the intercession of the Prophet and others for sinners on the Day of Resurrection, the terrors, difficulties and hardships of the Day of Resurrection, and the mercy and forgiveness of Allah bestowed with no action on the part of His slaves.
Jannah is the final and permanent abode of the righteous. It is often translated as "paradise" or "heaven". It is believed to be a place in which "believers" (Mumin) will enjoy pleasure, while the unbelievers (Kafir) will suffer in Jahannam (hell).
The Quran specifies the qualities for those allowed to inhabit Jannah as: "those who refrain from doing evil, keep their duty, have faith in God's revelations, do good works, are truthful, penitent, heedful, and contrite of heart, those who feed the needy and orphans and who are prisoners for God's sake."