Jahannam

Jahannam, or hell, is described as a place of punishment, fire and suffering. Qur’an 23:104 describes fire scorching people’s faces. Such descriptions warn that rejecting Allah’s guidance and doing wrong have serious consequences.

Jahannam, or hell, is described as punishment and suffering for those who reject Allah or disregard his commands. These descriptions warn that choices have consequences. Some Muslims understand descriptions of heaven and hell literally; others place greater emphasis on their symbolic meaning.