Abstract
A RESEARCH ON THE ETIMOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE WORD 'EBED' AND THE 'ETERNAL' FORMATION OF THE HEREAFTER
The subject of eternity has caused controversy because it is tried to be explained with the concept of absolute eternity, which is attributed to the word 'eternal'. The issue of eternity is not a matter of one's own will. As a matter of fact, man is a mortal and finite being. Ontologically, the beings created afterwards are not eternal in the absolute sense, nor can they be eternal in the absolute sense. The 'eternity' in question is a registered and conditional eternity dependent on Allah's will and will. Based on verses and hadiths, there is no doubt that the Hereafter is eternal; however, when the meaning of absolute eternity is attributed to this eternity, then some theological problems and debates arise. It has been tried to find a solution to this problem and as a result, it has been concluded that eternity does not mean eternity in an absolute sense. In this context, it is Almighty Allah who determines the time and limit. Even if the duration of the life in the hereafter, which will take place in accordance with the will of our Almighty Lord, who has the power and wisdom, will be eternal in the absolute sense, this will still happen with the permission of Almighty Allah.
Keywords
Infinity, Hereafter, Heaven, Hell
