Only Muslims Go to Paradise?

Wa `alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.


In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.


All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.


Brother, we really appreciate your forwarding this question to us, and we commend your keenness on getting yourself well-acquainted with the teachings of Islam. May Allah help us all keep firm on the right path, amen!


Regarding the question in point, it is not our role to judge who will go to Paradise or Hell. Rather, it is Muslims' role to convey the message to people, and it is Almighty Allah Who will judge people based on their belief and deeds.




In his response to your question, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, member of the Executive Committee of the Fiqh Council of North America and the Religious Director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, stated,
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[According to Islamic teachigs,] Heaven — or Paradise — is a reward for belief in the oneness of Almighty Allah, in the Day of Judgment, in all divine scriptures, in angels, and in all other prophets and messengers, and that faith resulting into good actions and deeds. If these conditions are fulfilled in any human being, that person will enjoy the reward, and if these conditions are not fulfilled, then that person will suffer the punishment.

Muslims are not guaranteed Paradise just because they claim to be Muslims. They have to correct their beliefs and perform good deeds to be able to attain the true felicity. Thus, a person who does not earn good deeds and embellish his (or her) belief with good actions, will be deprived of Allah's reward and will suffer the agonies of divine wrath.

Therefore, Muslims should start worrying about their own actions, contributions, and accomplishments instead of being judgmental about others.
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