Source: The Jackson Citizen Patriot
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What awaits us in the afterlife? Followers of Islam, Baha'i and American Indian faiths who think they may have the answer shared their perspectives at the Jackson Interfaith Forum on Sunday afternoon.
The forum, which met in Spring Arbor University's downtown extension building, was founded to build trust and understanding among different religions.
"Death is not a punishment by God, but it is part of reality," said Dr. Soraya Orady, founder and chairman of the Islamic Education and Resources Network in Ann Arbor.
"It is important to remember God's forgiveness and mercy when describing death and the day of judgment, but, of course, a person's deeds are an important factor, too, because there is a high level of accountability to God."