Quran 2:56: Death Or Unconsciousness?
Peace! First of all, yes, Bani Israel had a special case with God. Whether that includes being brought back to life, we don’t know. However, the chances, in my humble opinion, are pretty low. Even with this special case, they themselves were being tested. Being brought back to life nullifies one of the most important parts of Islam: ايمان بالغيب. The Jews used to deny another major aspect of Islam: دين, claiming that they would only abide in Hell for a small period at max. You know that God denied this. I don’t see why God would keep one important aspect and abandon another. Keep in mind that the Sunnah of Allah doesn’t change. Secondly, I have not studied the case of the mountain in depth. However, as of yet, I don’t take that to mean that God physically uprooted the mountain, raised it over them, took the oath and placed it back again. لا اكراه في الدين. These may be my ignorant thoughts. Thirdly, I have no idea where you got the forgiveness after shirk part. If you can refer that to me, I can study it. I don’t remember that happening, sorry. Now, I don’t think that موت absolutely cannot be taken to mean death here. In other words, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with it 😅, but look, claiming that an event was supernatural requires evidence. The words do not point to any supernatural event as موت is commonly used as a metaphor in the Arabic language. Furthermore, if death was meant here, I think Allah would have reminded the Jews of this event that this was an Ayah from Him, which, to my knowledge, He doesn’t. In view of the available information, I think it is unfair to say that death is meant here. What do you say?