As for blessings, however, there is disagreement over the prostration of gratitude. Moreover, there is no prostration in Paradise, although it is the abode of bliss. How, then, can it be said that they refused to prostrate to Him when severity was manifested and only prostrated to Him when favour was manifested?

Sixth: This occurs before they cross the Bridge and before the believer is distinguished from the hypocrite. Bliss and punishment, severity and honour, only come afterward, once they have crossed the Bridge and the blessed have been distinguished from the wretched.

Seventh: The hadith states that the polytheists who worshipped another god alongside Allah, and those among the People of the Book who associated partners with Allah, have already gone to their punishment. After that, their Lord comes to the Muslims in a form other than His form which they recognize. He says, “I am your Lord.” They say, “We seek refuge in Allah from you. We shall remain here until our Lord comes to us. When our Lord comes, we shall recognize Him.” Then Allah comes to them in His form which they recognize. Thus, He did not manifest severity, forceful retribution, or punishment