Question
What will be the lot of non-Muslims who grew up in a non-Muslim environment, were exposed to only Christianity or any other religion. They led good moral lives, but did not embrace Islam. Will they suffer forever in Hell-Fire?
Answer
Frequently we receive such questions. Such questions are the effects of shaitaani wasaawis. In addition to being futile, the ploy of shaitaan is to jar one's Imaan by driving a wedge between a person and Allah Ta'ala.
The response to this question is that Allah Ta'ala is Just and Merciful. All people are Allah's creation. He will decide the fate of every person. Whatever He decrees for people will be Just and Merciful. It is part of Imaan to believe that Allah Ta'ala is Aadil (Just) and Rahmaan (Most Merciful).
He will therefore not deal with anyone unjustly and without mercy. So whatever Allah Ta'ala will decree will be according to His Attributes of Justice and Mercy. Hence, there is no need for anyone to be worried and unduly concerned with this issue.
Our understanding, interpretations and theories will not alter His decree. Do not encumber your mind and heart with destructive futility.
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