Wanted to know: Can other faiths reach Paradise in Islam?

Assalamu alaikum, I just opened the Quran today and one verse hit me deep-Al-Baqarah 2:62. It goes like: "Indeed, the believers, Jews, Christians, and Sabians-whoever truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does righteous deeds-will have their reward with their Lord. No fear will touch them, nor will they grieve." So I’m sitting here thinking: does Islam really teach that some non-Muslims can make it to Paradise? Is this verse saying that, or are there other ayahs that give a different angle? I’d love to hear how Muslims understand this, especially if there’s a range of opinions. JazakAllah khair for any insights!

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brother1h

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Wa alaikum assalam. Scholars say it's about sincere monotheists who didn't hear the message correctly. But once Islam reaches someone, they gotta accept. Allah knows best.

brother15m

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Yeah nah bro, that ain't for our time. This was for nations before, like Jews at time of Moses, etc. Now it's all about the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ.

brother5m

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Akhi, look up tafsir Ibn Kathir. This verse is about the believers before the final message. Now, anyone rejecting Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not on the right path.

brother29s

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Some scholars say if someone never heard of Islam in a pure way, they might have a different test on Judgement Day. But that's rare, and Allah alone judges.

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