2:62, 5:69, 22:17 and 48:13

[IjazAhmad]

"Those who Believe, and those who are Jews, and Christians/Nazarenes, and Sabaeans – whoever believe in God and the Last Day and do right/righteous deeds – surely their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve." (Qur'aan 2:62)

"Those who believe, and those who are Jews, and Sabaeans, and Christians/Nazarenes – Whosoever believe in God and the Last Day and do right/righteous deeds – there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve." (Qur'aan 5:69)

"Surely those who believe; and those who are Jewish, and the Sabians, and the Christians/Nazarenes, and the Majoos; and those who were polytheists; God will separate between them on the Day of Resurrection. For God is witness over all things." (Qur'aan 22:17)

However, this is in direct conflict with the following:

And if any believe not in Allah and His Messenger, We have prepared, for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire! (Qur'aan 48:13)

Regards,
Ijaz, A.

[Truth Seeker]

Salaam,

The verse in question should be read in context. This verse is being directed to those people who where in the midst of the prophet .

The people of the book (Jews and Christians) in his time were of two groups, one who believed in the veracity of the Quran and acknowledged that prophet Muhammed was a messenger.

The other group knew that the Quran was from God but after the truth was made clear to them, they still denied and it is this group that the verse is dealing with.

Joseph has written an article called 'Understanding Kufr' which you may find of interest.

[Duster]

Shalom / peace truthseeker....thank you so much for your post. Very helpful!!>>>

[Truth Seeker]

Salaam and thanks Duster.

I would also like to thank you for all your contributions to this forum. I note that you often provide  members direct links to the appropriate articles and places where Joseph has written about a  particular topic.

This is very helpful as it assists people in getting their answers quickly.