Traits of Souls
According to the Prophetic Tradition mentioned, which three negative traits prevent entry into Paradise, even in the tiniest amount?
Bukhl (stinginess), Takabbur (false pride), and Hassad (jealousy).
Who strives in worship but is ultimately rejected like Satan?
The predestined hell-bound.
What did Prophet Mohammad declare about himself before arriving in the world?
That he was a Prophet even before arriving in the world.
How many levels or grades are there in Paradise?
Seven.
Which scripture states, “God guides through the Divine Light whosoever He wishes to”?
The Quran.
How can paradise-bound individuals be recognised even without worship?
By their kindness, purity, generosity, and freedom from jealousy.
Whose higher ranks can the paradise-seekers not equal?
The pious ones.
Which Saint received grace from Hindu sages, causing clerics to condemn him?
Ghous Ali Shah.
The greed of which heavenly pleasures drives many to worship?
Damsels and palaces.
Who comes under God’s Graceful Sight without a book or religion?
The elite.
Who are the souls that sacrifice all attachments for God’s love and attain Firdaus?
The elite of the elite.
Who are guided directly by God’s Light, not by books or religions?
The elite.
Saints appeared in religions under various guises, such as Baba Farid, and which saint appeared as a Sikh Guru?
Guru Nanak.
What allows lazy worshippers to still receive salvation?
Divine concession.
Why are some souls’ attempts at worship and religion wasted?
Because the faith they adopted was blasphemous or disapproved by God.
What is the state of souls who have both good and bad deeds recorded?
They are suspended between salvation and damnation.
Which souls adopted religions, and performed worship to gain paradise; however, their attempts were wasted?
The souls that chose the luxuries of the world.
What are the sources of guidance for common people?
Prophets, holy books, Gurus, and Saints.
What is required from the soul for entry into Paradise?
The soul must recite the kalima (declaration of faith).
What would religions have become without the presence of guides?
Thirsty of each other’s blood (violent and conflicted).
Who are the people the Prophet said would enter Paradise without accountability?
The carefree lovers of God.
For whom is reserved the paradise of Firdaus?
The friends of God, those who have seen God.
Who is the figure that knows the secrets of all religions and guides souls?
Vishnu Maharaj (Khidr).
How do the elite obtain guidance without religion or scripture?
Through God’s Light directly.
What role do spiritual guides play in preventing religious conflict?
They teach love of God and peace, preventing religions from becoming hostile to each other.