Do Christians Go to Hell According to Islam?
Examining Islamic theology on salvation, the role of belief in Jesus and Muhammad, and interpretations of verses about non-Muslims in the afterlife.
Question
According to Islam, will Christians go to hell even if they believe in God and Jesus?
Answer
“Surely, in disbelief are they who say that Allaah is the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary)…” [al-Maa’idah 5:17]
“Surely, disbelievers are those who said: “Allaah is the third of the three (in a Trinity).” But there is no Ilaah (god) (none who has the right to be worshipped) but One Ilaah (God —Allâh). And if they cease not from what they say, verily, a painful torment will befall on the disbelievers among them” [al-Maa’idah 5:73]
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