Jahannam

Jahannam is the Islamic equivalent to hell . Its roots come from the Hebrew word Gehinnom , which was a valley south of Jerusalem used as burial grounds by the Israelites . According to Islamic eschatology only God knows who will go to Jahannam and who will go to Jannah . Those who ignored, or only pretended to believe in Allah remain in Jahannam until Yaum al-Qiyamah ( Judgement Day ). v t e

Jahannam ( ) is the Islamic equivalent to Gei Hinnom , or hell . Its name is similar to the Hebrew word Gehinnom . According to the Qur'an only God knows who will go to Jahannam and who will go to Jannah . Those who ignored, or only pretended to believe in Allah remain in Jahannam after Qiyamat ( Judgment Day ). Muslims believe that unfaithful Muslims not true to their religion will be punished in Jahannam, but will eventually be forgiven. However, those who commit shirk , that is, the sin of polytheism , will be condemned to Jahannam for eternity. As well Allah said: "The one who is not performing his prayer intentionally is truly an unbeliever". Zaqqum is a thorned tree that grows in Jahannam. It has bitter thorned fruit, shaped like devils ' heads, which the damned are compelled to eat to intensify their torment. The Qur'an says: [44.43] Surely the tree of the Zaqqum, [44.44] Is the food of the sinful [44.45] Like dregs of oil; it shall boil in (their) bellies, [44.46] Like the boiling of hot water. Islamic sources indicate that all evil creatures, both human and jinn (including Satan himself) will be tormented by the angel Maalik and his Zabaniyah.

Jahannam ( (etymologically related to Hebrew גיהנום Gehennom and Greek : γέεννα), is one of the names for the Islamic concept of Hell . Other names for hell (or the different gates of hell ) occurring in the Quran include: an-Nar ("The Fire" ), Jaheem ("Blazing Fire" ), Hatamah ("That which Breaks to Pieces" ), Haawiyah ("The Abyss" ), Ladthaa , Sa’eer ("The Blaze" ), Saqar . The hadith of Islamic prophet Muhammad , and some writings of later Islamic scholars also describe Jahannam. According to the Qur'an, on the Last Day the world will be destroyed and all people (and jinn ) will be raised from the dead to be judged by Allah as to whether they deserved to be sent to paradise ( Jannah ) or hell. Hell will be occupied by those who do not believe in God, have disobeyed His laws , and/or reject His messengers . One group that will not have to wait until the Last Day to enter hell are "Enemies of Islam", who are sentenced immediately to Hell upon death. Suffering in hell is both physical and spiritual, and varies according to the sins of the condemned. As described in the Quran, Hell has seven levels (each one more severe than the one above it ); seven gates (each for a specific group of sinners ); a blazing fire, boiling water, and the Tree of Zaqqum . Not all Muslims and scholars agree whether hell is an eternal destination or whether some or even all of the condemned will eventually be forgiven and allowed to enter paradise. The named reference "religion" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page ). Last Day is also called the Day of Standing Up, Day of Separation, Day of Reckoning, Day of Awakening, Day of Judgment, The Encompassing Day or The Hour (source: Islamic Beliefs about the Afterlife ) "Islamic Beliefs about the Afterlife" . The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, (3rd ed.). Quran 15:43–44 "Hell in the Quran" . about religion .

Islamic concept of hell and punishment of sinners after death In Islam , Jahannam is the place of punishment for unbelievers and other evildoers in the afterlife , or hell. This notion is an "integral part of Islamic theology", and has "occupied an important place in the Muslim belief". It is often called by the proper name Jahannam. Simultaneously, jahannam is a term specifically for the uppermost layer of hell. The importance of Hell in Islamic doctrine is that it is an essential element of the Day of Judgment , which is one of the six articles of faith (belief in God, angels, books, prophets, the Day of Resurrection and providence) "by which the Muslim faith is traditionally defined." Punishment and suffering in Hell, in mainstream Islam, is physical, psychological and spiritual, and varies according to the sins of the condemned person. Its excruciating pain and horror described in the Qu'ran often parallels the pleasure and delights of paradise ( Jannah ). It is commonly believed by Muslims that confinement to hell is temporary for Muslims but not for others, and Muslim scholars disagree over whether Hell itself will last for eternity (the major view), or whether God's mercy will lead to it eventually being eliminated. The common belief among Muslims holds that Jahannam coexists with the temporal world, just as Jannah (the Islamic paradise), does, (rather than being created after Judgment Day). Hell is described physically in different ways by different sources of Islamic literature. It is enormous in size, and located below Paradise. It has seven levels (each one more severe than the one above it), (the Quran specifically refers to "seven gates"); but it is also said to be a huge pit over which the bridge of As-Sirāt crosses and the resurrected walk; to have mountains, rivers, valleys and "even oceans" filled with disgusting fluids; and also to be able to walk (controlled by reins), and ask questions, much like a sentient being. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam (3rd ed.). Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions . JSTOR 10.1163/j.ctt1w8h1w3.7 . 5 While, as noted above, some theologians held that only paradise was eternal, while Hell would eventually perish ( fanāʾ al-nār), the majority agreed that Hell too was eternal unto eternity, that is, a parte post (abad) (cf. Q 4:169, 5:119, passim) "A Description of Hellfire (part 1 of 5): An Introduction" . No one will come out of Hell except sinful believers who believed in the Oneness of God in this life and believed in the specific prophet sent to them (before the coming of Muhammad). Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions . "Hell in the Quran" . about religion . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ). There are <ref group=Note> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ).

Islamic concept of hell and punishment of sinners after death ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) A depiction of Muhammad visiting Jahannam; artwork from Miraj Nameh . In Islam , Jahannam ( Arabic : جهنم ) is the place of punishment for evildoers in the afterlife , or hell . This notion is an integral part of Islamic theology , and has occupied an important place in Muslim belief. The concept is often called by the proper name "Jahannam", but other names refer to hell and these are also often used as the names of different gates to hell. The term "Jahannam" itself is used not only for hell in general but (in one interpretation) for the uppermost layer of hell. The importance of Hell in Islamic doctrine is that it is an essential element of the Day of Judgment , which is one of the six articles of faith (belief in God, the angels, books, prophets, Day of Resurrection, and decree) "by which the Muslim faith is traditionally defined". Other names for Jahannam include "the fire" ( النار ‎, al-nar ), "blazing fire" ( جحيم ‎, jaheem ), "that which breaks to pieces" ( حطمة ‎ hutamah ), "the abyss" ( هاوية ‎, haawiyah ), "the blaze" ( سعير ‎, sa’eer ), and "place of burning" ( سقر ‎ Saqar ), which are also often used as the names of different gates to hell. Punishment and suffering in hell, in mainstream Islam, is physical, psychological, and spiritual , and varies according to the sins of the condemned person. Its excruciating pain and horror, as described in the Qur'an , often parallels the pleasure and delights of Jannah (paradise). Muslims commonly believe that confinement to hell is temporary for Muslims but not for others, although there are disagreements about this view and Muslim scholars disagree over whether Hell itself will last for eternity (the majority view), or whether God's mercy will lead to its eventual elimination. The common belief among Muslims holds that Jahannam coexists with the temporal world, just as Jannah does (rather than being created after Judgment Day). Hell is described physically in different ways in different sources within Islamic literature. It is enormous in size, and located below Paradise. It has seven levels, each one more severe than the one above it, but it is also said to be a huge pit over which the resurrected walk over the bridge of As-Sirāt . It is said to have mountains, rivers, valleys and "even oceans" filled with disgusting fluids; and also to be able to walk (controlled by reins), and to ask questions, much like a sentient being. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam (3rd ed.). Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions . JSTOR 10.1163/j.ctt1w8h1w3.7 . 5 While, as noted above, some theologians held that only paradise was eternal, while Hell would eventually perish ( fanāʾ al-nār), the majority agreed that Hell too was eternal unto eternity, that is, a parte post (abad) (cf. Q 4:169, 5:119, passim) "A Description of Hellfire (part 1 of 5): An Introduction" . No one will come out of Hell except sinful believers who believed in the Oneness of God in this life and believed in the specific prophet sent to them (before the coming of Muhammad). Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions . "Hell in the Quran" . about religion . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ). There are <ref group=Note> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ).