Study of Contradictions in Theory of Genetic Nature of Eternal Punishment

Islamic theologians have set forth different ideas and opinions in relation to the question of whether eternal punishment is genetic or conventional. Some favor the genetic explanation and others oppose it. The Quranic verses and traditions appear to be consistent with both explanations. That is why a third group of researchers of this issue have confirmed both sides of the argument and have developed the belief in both types of punishments. In a sense they have accepted the apparently paradoxical verses. The present paper is an attempt to clarify the issue and the relevant questions, and to present the views expressed by the Islamic theologians in this regard. The position taken in this paper is that eternal punishment is genetic not conventional. Efforts are made to explain why the acceptance of the two types of eternal punishment conjointly is a false solution and why the correct solution lies in the correct interpretation of the seemingly paradoxical verses in the context of monotheism. The paper proposes a Quranic, theosophical and philosophical solution with aim of solving the problem.