Seadet-i Ebediyye - Endless Bliss Third Fascicle

of Hell. This information is definitely true. To believe this is as
essential as believing in the fact that Allâhu ta’âlâ exists and is
One. What does it mean to burn eternally in a fire? Imagining
being burned eternally in a fire could drive anyone mad with fear.
And he would look for a way to secure himself against this
horrifying disaster. The way to do this, in its turn, is very simple.
What will secure one against this everlasting disaster is merely “to
believe that Allâhu ta’âlâ exists and is One, that Muhammad
‘’alaihis-salâm’ is His final Messenger, and that all the facts he has
stated are true.” If a person says that he does not believe in the
threat of burning eternally, that he does not fear such a disaster,
that he is not looking for a way to escape that disaster, our
challenge is: “Do you have an evidence, a document to base your
denial on? What knowledge or science keeps you from
believing?” Certainly, he will not be able to adduce an evidence.
Can a statement not based on documentary facts be said to be
knowledge or science? It may be called a supposition or
assumption. Would it not be necessary to secure oneself against
the horrendous calamity of “burning in everlasting fire” even if it
were one to a billion probability? Wouldn’t a judicious person
avoid such a misadventure? Wouldn’t he look for safety
precautions against the possible danger of burning eternally in
fire? As is seen, îmân is the only choice for any person who has
wisdom. Having îmân does not require enduring hardships such
as paying taxes, donating property, carrying loads, putting up with
the onerous duty of worshipping and the deprivation of
abstaining from pleasant, sweet tastes. A heartfelt, devoted,
sincere belief will do. Nor is it necessary to inform unbelievers
about one’s belief. Imâm-i-Rabbânî ‘rahimahullâhu ta’âlâ’ states
in his seventy-third letter: “Even if a person does not believe the
fact that there will be eternal burning (for unbelievers), he should
at least surmise for prudence’ sake.” Supposing timeless burning
in a fire were a mere possibility, would it not be idiocy, a very
grave eccentricity to avoid the blessing of ÎMÂN, which is its only
and definite remedy?]
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