ETERNAL CONSEQUENCE

Only one Chance

IN the present world man makes mistakes but he finds that, on each occasion, he is able to rectify his mistakes and save himself from their evil consequences. This happens with everyone. It is a daily experience in one’s own life and in the lives of others.

The result of this general experience is that man tends to feel that mistakes or errors can be compensated for. Consciously or unconsciously, this thinking that mistakes are not fatal in the absolute sense takes a greater and deeper hold. Mistakes temporarily do result in some harm but, sooner or later, these mistakes are made up for. Life once again returns to normal. The result of this situation is that man tends to suppose that what happens in this world will also happen in the same way in the hereafter. He thinks that regarding the consequences of mistakes, what ensues in this world will also ensue in the next world. It is this misconception which is expressed in these words:

“The fire is not going to touch us, and [even if it does], it will only be for a few days!” (THE QURAN 2:80).

In this world, everyone must think with an open mind and discover the real nature of all matters relating to the hereafter.

This creates a serious problem for everyone. In this world, everyone must think with an open mind and discover the real nature of all matters relating to the hereafter. Everyone must know that what takes place in the hereafter is totally different from what happens this world. After death, everyone has to enter an eternal life from which no return will be possible; where man will be all alone; where there will be no way of making amends. After entering into the world of the hereafter everyone inevitably will have to bear the consequences of his actions in this world. When man enters the life of the world hereafter, he will face either eternal paradise or eternal hell.