Do Muslim extremists have any provision in their religion for forgiveness of terrorist acts?
The thinking of such people is that they are doing a commendable thing, needing no forgiveness. It is a “struggle” or “effort” (jihad) for God. Rather than needing forgiveness doing for such acts, such people believe it obtains forgiveness of sins. If they die during the jihad, it is even better. For in that case, they believe they will gain instant Paradise! All Muslims believe in the underlying principle of jihad, or “struggle” for God. However, most Muslims would not include terrorism as a legitimate kind of jihad. 5. Is there a hope for those who do good and are loved by God? Hope as in do Muslims believe in a heaven? Yes, Muslims believe in heaven and hope to get there someday. However, before heaven is obtained, they must suffer for their sins in the grave for many centuries. They hope that through such things as the prayers of the living for the dead, their torment in payment for their sins, and even the intercession of Muhammad in judgement day that they will ultimately be rele
