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Islam and Buddhism

These verses make it clear that death occurs only once. No matter

how much people want to overcome their fears of death and an ever-
lasting afterlife and console themselves with false beliefs in karma
and reincarnation, the reality is that they won't return to this world
after they die. Everyone will die only once and, as God has willed,

will have an endless life in the world to come. According to the good
or the evil that individuals have done, they will either be rewarded
with Paradise, or punished with Hell.
Eternally just, merciful and compassionate, God gives the perfect
reward for what everyone has done. If a person seeks comfort in false

beliefs because he fears death or the possibility of going to Hell, he
will experience certain ruin. Anyone who has intelligent awareness,
conscience, and fears in this regard must turn to God with a sincere
heart if he hopes to escape the pains of Hell and attain Paradise. He

must conform his life to the Qur'an, the true guide for humanity.
Never yet has being old or young, beautiful or rich been able to
prevent anyone from dying; and so, no one can disregard death's re-
ality. Whether people disregard that reality or not, it is something
they can never avoid.

The throes of death come revealing the truth. That is what you
were trying to evade! (Qur'an, 50: 19)

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