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Six Questions That Define Salvation
- Yasir Qadhi lists six core soteriology questions: what, from what, who gives, how, when, and who.
- These questions provide a comparative framework for Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Different Ends: Heaven Versus Liberation
- Christians and Muslims view salvation as entrance to God's kingdom or Jannah after life.
- Dharmic religions view salvation as liberation from the cycle of rebirth (moksha/nirvana).
Judaism Emphasizes Covenant Over Afterlife
- Judaism historically emphasizes covenant and law over detailed afterlife doctrine, with varied modern emphasis.
- Maimonides introduced philosophical creedal elements, including belief in resurrection (interpreted non-bodily by some).