On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 07:33:56 -0800 (PST), John Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark: IMO, Baha'i soteriology is both particularist and inclusivist. That is > because the particularity of the Baha'i primary sources admit the > possibility of redemption for those who are not Baha'is. It is difficult to > make a similar case, although some have tried, from the texts incorporated > into the New Testament. > > John: Have you seen anyone do it from Islamic primary sources. I'd say it > would be easier because it is wholly authentic, and much longer. >
I'm not sure if this is what you are asking for, but they seem to be relevant. And what I find interesting, especially in those hadith is that they mention tawhid but they don't insist on believing in Muhammad (saaws) per se. Those who believe and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians. Any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. The Quran, Sura 2, Verse 62 Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 131: Narrated Anas: I was informed that the Prophet had said to Mu'adh, "Whosoever will meet Allah without associating anything in worship with Him will go to Paradise." Mu'adh asked the Prophet, "Should I not inform the people of this good news?" The Prophet replied, "No, I am afraid, lest they should depend upon it (absolutely)." Sahih Muslim Book 001, Number 0039: It is narrated on the authority of 'Uthman that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said. He who died knowing (fully well) that there is no god but Allah entered Paradise Sahih Muslim Book 001, Number 0048: It is narrated on the authority of Mu'adh b. Jabal that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Mu'adh, do you know the right of Allah over His bondsmen? He (Mu'adh) said: Allah and His Apostle know best. He (the Messenger of Allah) said: That Allah alone should be worshipped and nothing should be associated with Him. He (the Holy Prophet) said: What right have they (bondsmen) upon Him in case they do it? He (Mu'adh) said: Allah and His Apostle know best. He (the Holy Prophet) said: That He would not punish them. Peace GIlberto "My people are hydroponic" __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
