To Heaven through Hell: Are There Cognitive Foundations for Purgatory? Evidence from Islamic Cultures

The purgatory doctrine, which has played a vital role in Christian culture, states that most believers must experience afterlife punishment in order to be cleansed of their sins before entering Heaven. Traditional Islamic theology rejects the notion of purgatory (<i>Al-Motahher</i>) thro...

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Main Authors: Riyad Salim Al-Issa, Steven Eric Krauss, Samsilah Roslan, Haslinda Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/11/1026