his case is referred to Allah and His Messenger; nothing may be said about it except what the messengers themselves have conveyed. Likewise, we do not testify to anyone’s faith or his entry into Paradise unless the messengers have testified on his behalf. As for those upon whom the proof of the message did not fall in this world—such as children, the insane, and the people who lived in the intervals between prophets (ahl al-fatrah)—there are several opinions regarding them. The view most clearly supported by the transmitted reports is that they will be tested on the Day of Resurrection: Allah will send to them someone who commands them to obey Him; if they obey, they will merit reward, and if they disobey, they will merit punishment.