“Do you covet [the hope, O believers], that they [the people of the book] would believe…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75.
As the people of the book, the Jews and Christians, living in Medina were familiar with the concept of divine revelation and Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, unlike the idol worshippers of Mecca, the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, hoped that they would readily accept Islam. But out of envy and fear of losing their wealth and social status the majority of the people of the book rejected Islam.
In addition, this verse makes it clear that the people of the book who considered themselves believers were in fact disbelievers. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 85:
“And whoever desires other than Islam as religion – never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.”
Unfortunately, many Muslims have adopted a similar attitude to them by assuming that verbally declaring belief in Islam is enough for salvation. They believe they possess a pure faithful heart even though they fail to fulfil the obligatory duties of Islam. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has clearly declared in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3984, that when one’s heart is pure the body becomes pure which means their actions become correct. But if one’s heart is corrupt the body becomes corrupt which means their actions will be corrupt and incorrect. Therefore, the one who does not obey Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling their duties practically can never have a pure heart.
In addition, demonstrating one’s faith in Allah, the Exalted, practically is their proof and evidence which is required on Judgment Day in order to be granted Paradise. Not having this practical evidence is as silly as a student who hands back a blank exam paper to their teacher claiming their knowledge is in their mind so they therefore do not need to write it down by answering the exam questions. The same way this student would undoubtedly fail so will a person who reaches Judgment Day without the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, in the form of fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience, even if they possess faith in their heart.
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