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DEATH, RESURRECTION, HELL

While the sinners burn in hell, those who attain "happiness and
salvation" remain in paradise enjoying the benefit of endless favors.
The suffering of the people in hell becomes more intense when they
observe the life of believers in paradise. Indeed, while being sub-
jected to unbearable torture, they can "watch" the magnificent bless-

ings of paradise.
Believers, whom unbelievers derided in this world, now lead a
full and happy life, living in glorious locations, magnificent houses
and savoring delicious food and drinks. The sight of the believers in
a state of peace and abundance further aggravates the humiliation of
being in hell. These scenes add greater pain and suffering to their
grief.
The regret becomes deeper and deeper. Not having followed
the commands of Allah in the world makes them feel profound re-
morse. They turn to the believers in paradise and try to speak to
them. They beg for help and sympathy from them. Yet, these are
vain efforts. The people of paradise also see them. This exchange be-
tween the peoples of hell and paradise is as follows:

In Gardens they will ask the evil-doers: 'What caused you to
enter hell?' They will reply, 'We were not among those who
prayed and we did not feed the poor. We engaged in vain dis-
putes and denied the Day of Judgment until the inevitable
end overtook us.' The pleas of the intercessors will not help
them. (Surat al-Muddaththir: 40-48)
The dialogue between the believers and the hypocrites is also
related in the Qur'an. Hypocrites are the people who remained with

the believers for a certain period of time. Despite having no faith in
their hearts, and purely for personal gain, they performed their reli-

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