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THE TORMENTS IN HELL

Being Taken to Hell

Hell is the place, where the attributes of Allah, the al-Jabbar (the
Compeller), the al-Qahhar (the Subduer) and al-Muntaqim (the
Avenger) are manifested for all eternity. It is specially created to in-
flict suffering on unbelievers. In the Qur'an, hell is depicted as if it
were a living being. This creature is full of rage at and hatred for un-

believers. Since the day it was created, it waits to take its revenge
upon unbelievers. As related in the Qur'an, hell is "ceaselessly
scorching the flesh." (Surat Al-Muddaththir: 29) When it encounters
those who deny the religion, its rage intensifies. The creation of this
fire serves a purpose; to inflict an unbearable torment. Indeed, it will
carry out its duty and give the gravest of all pain.
After the judgment of unbelievers takes place in the Presence of
Allah, they will take their Books from the left side. This is the mo-
ment they will be sent to hell for all eternity. For the unbelievers,
there is no opportunity to escape. There will be billions of people, yet
this huge crowd will not offer the unbelievers an opportunity to es-
cape or to be ignored. No one can hide himself in this crowd.
Everyone will come with a witness and one who drives the soul on.
Allah states as follows:

The Trumpet will be blown. That is the Day of the Threat.

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