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Discussion Guide

God’s Mercy and God’s Justice.

The duration of punishment in the afterlife

Connections and implications between theological positions with jurisprudence

Consensus among Muslim scholars and where then to they differ

Questions

Does the message reach all of humanity throughout the history?

What is the fate of those not reached?

What is meant by “those who are reached”?

What is the fate of those who are reached but are not convinced by the
message?

If disobedience in this world is temporal, why is the punishment eternal?

Who bears the responsibility of ensuring that the message is correct and accurate?

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With reference to page 11 (and footnote 37)

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With reference to page 11 (and footnote 37)

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The late Prof Ajmal's analysis of the verse attributed to Rumi

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In essence Ibn Arabi is a proponent of the view that ultimately all of humanity will arrive at bliss. God of mercy (rahma)

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Espouses a liberal form of inclusivism. Interesting idea of a circle of muslim non- muslims. Page 61. The idea of Islam being understood literally and broadly as “submission” to God rather than simply reified Islam. See bottom page 9.

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Those who refuse to surrender to God after the truth has been made clear to them. “Deserve” their fate. The arrogant (Pharaoh), associationists, hypocrites and those who divest God of His attributes. Pg 60

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“Proper” exposure to Islam for Ibn Arabi is simply that which the recipient finds compelling. Refer to the reading and interpretation of Al-Quran 17:15.

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Hell is eternal but punishment is temporal due to the divine mercy of God. “My mercy outstrips My wrath” page 63. How could chastisement be everlasting when He has the attribute of an all pervading mercy? God is noble.

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The accidents of “falsehood, unbelief and ignorance” are temporal whereas “faith, truth and knowledge” —attributes of the divine -- endure forever