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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Truly, the only real life is the life of the Hereafter.

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The Noble Qur'an is replete with verses describing the abode of the Hereafter.

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It details the everlasting bliss therein for those who are obedient.

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And the painful torment for the disbelievers and the disobedient.

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Among the most explicit verses clarifying the state of the Hereafter in comparison to this world,

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Is the saying of Allah the Exalted:

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"And this worldly life is not but diversion and amusement."

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“This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter - that is Life, if they but knew.” (29:64)

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"If only they knew."

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Thus, the true life is the permanent, eternal life.

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In which there is neither death nor cessation.

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This is how our perspective toward it ought to be.

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"If only they knew."

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Likewise, Allah the Exalted said:

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“Allah enlargeth livelihood for whom He will, and straiteneth (it for whom He will); and they rejoice in the life of the world, whereas the life of the world is but brief comfort as compared with the Hereafter.” (13:26)

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"The life of this world, in comparison to the Hereafter,

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Is but like one of you dipping this finger of his,"

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And he pointed with his index finger into the sea,

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"So let him see what it brings back."

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Narrated by Muslim.

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For the life of this world, no matter how long it extends or lasts,

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Is finite and limited.

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Whereas the Hereafter is eternal, with no end.

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There is no proportion or comparison between that which is finite and limited,

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And that which is infinite and extends without end.