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How is entry into Paradise reconciled for one who dies by drowning or under a collapsed structure, despite being negligent in performing prayer, especially considering the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Whoever memorizes the 99 names of Allah will be granted Paradise"?

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Counting the Beautiful Names of Allah—memorizing them, understanding them, acting upon their implications, and supplicating with them—is hoped to be a means for one who does so, provided they have not committed a major sin and have maintained prayer, to enter Paradise. Those who commit major sins are under Allah's will. Whoever dies by drowning or being crushed, while being a Muslim, is a martyr, and their sins, except debt, are expiated. One who intentionally abandons prayer is a disbeliever, and their abode is the Fire. Reward and recompense are contingent upon the fulfillment of conditions and the absence of impediments, such as abandoning prayer, which prevents entry into Paradise. A Muslim must not object to Allah's established rulings.

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