What will happen to the people who never heard of Islam, in the aakhira (hereafter)?

Let’s say some poor peasant living in Scotland, in the middle ages who never heard of Islam. What will be his ruling? Where will he be sent, Jannah or Jahannam? Jazakallahu Khayr

Answer:

According to Imaam Abu Hanifa, such people must at least believe in the
oneness of Allah Ta’ala. Insha Allah, that will be sufficient for their
salvation.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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