Will we not fear the fire?? In these last 10 days, Allah, glorious is His Majesty, frees those destined to hell from its shackles. We must sincerely ask to be of them, yet, how can we truly be sincere in seeking refuge from hell if we hardly know of its dreadful reality? How seldom is hell mentioned in our talks nowadays, though Allah, Most High, mentions it numerous times in His Book, with detailed descriptions, as do many of the ahadith of the Prophet ﷺ . Anything given so much importance in the religion is a grave matter indeed. Let us learn about hell, its punishments, its torments, so we may truly fear it and sincerely seek refuge from it in these days for ourselves and those we love.
While reading this Surah the other day, I felt like I read it for the first time when I came to this part…terrifying! May Allah save us from it and make us and our families of those who are freed from its shackles!
From Surah Ma’arij:
(7) The Day that the sky will be like molten brass, (![😎]()
And the mountains will be like wool, (9) And no friend will ask after a friend, (10) Though they will be put in sight of each other― the sinner’s desire will be: would that he could redeem himself from the Penalty of that Day by (sacrificing) his children, (11)His wife and his brother, (12) His kindred who sheltered him. (13) And all, all that is on earth so it could deliver him: (14) By no means! For it would be the Fire of Hell!― (15) Plucking out (his being) right to the skull!― (16) Inviting (all) such as turn their backs and turn away their faces (from the Right), (17) And collect (wealth) and hide it (from use)!….
And the mountains will be like wool, (9) And no friend will ask after a friend, (10) Though they will be put in sight of each other― the sinner’s desire will be: would that he could redeem himself from the Penalty of that Day by (sacrificing) his children, (11)His wife and his brother, (12) His kindred who sheltered him. (13) And all, all that is on earth so it could deliver him: (14) By no means! For it would be the Fire of Hell!― (15) Plucking out (his being) right to the skull!― (16) Inviting (all) such as turn their backs and turn away their faces (from the Right), (17) And collect (wealth) and hide it (from use)!….
