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SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF
Hell" (Surat at-Tur: 13), how those who have earned Hell will be de-
graded. Those who were arrogant because of their wealth, status, and
their ability to oppress other people will realize their sorry state and
helplessness in Hell. They will be "flung into a narrow place in it,
shackled together in chains" (Surat al-Furqan, 13), and rest in the murk
of its thick black smoke. They will hear the incessant seething and gasp-
ing of the Fire and hear continuous sounds of moaning and groaning.
They will be led from one suffering to another and, despite their plead-
ing, their pain will not be eased, because Hell is "a sealed vault of Fire"
(Surat al-Balad, 20) from which no one can escape.
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