Can a conceited believer not enter Paradise?

- Allah says that whoever has even a very small amount of conceit cannot enter Paradise.
- Can a believing Muslim who has even a very small amount of conceit not enter Paradise?

Dear Brother / Sister,

“Whoever has even a very small amount of conceit cannot enter Paradise.” (Muslim, Iman, 147; Abu Dawud, Libas, 26) The word conceit mentioned in the hadith above is interpreted in two ways:

1. The meaning of conceit here is “being conceited toward Allah and not being able to make oneself obey and serve Him”. Accordingly, it means that unbelievers cannot enter Paradise.

2. The same hadith is also interpreted as follows: “On the Day of Judgment, believers will be able to enter Paradise after their hearts are purified from conceit.” (Ibnul-Athir, an-Nihaya, 4/5) Accordingly, the bad characteristics in the heart of the believer is cleaned; and then, he enters Paradise because there are no bad habits and characteristics in Paradise.

A person who has a slight amount of belief in his heart will eventually enter Paradise no matter how sinful he is if he dies with belief; and even if he enters Hell, he will not stay there forever.

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