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for them; the things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar on the Day of Resurrection, “4

Abu Hurairah related that the Messenger of Allah # said, “There is no owner of a Kanz (wealth upon which Zakaat is not paid) who does not pay its Zakaat, except that, on the Day or Resurrection, it is made as a large bald snake for him; it has two Zabeebs (either two black spots above his eyes or two fangs in its mouth), and it will take him by his cheeks, saying, ‘I am your wealth, I am your Kanz (literally, treasure; here meaning any wealth for which Zakaat is not paid).”” (Bukhaaree)

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In regards to the saying of Allah 38,

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“Those who dishelieved and hinder (men) from the path of Allah %,

for them We will add torment to the torment because they used to

spread corruption (by disobeying Allah #% themselves, as well as

ordering others (mankind) to do soy (In regards to the punishment referred to in this Verse,) Al-’Amash related that ‘Abdullah ibn dinar said, “Scorpions that have tails, like long bees.” “Abdullah ibn Al-Haarith ibn Juz Az-Zubaidee related that the Prophet #% said, “Verily, in Paradise there are snakes, like the necks of ALBukht (a kind of camel with a long neck). One of them stings with its sting, and its heat is felt (from a distance of) forty autumns.” (Related by Al-Baihagee) Al-Hajjaaj ibn ‘Abdullah Ath-Thimaalee ~ who saw the Prophet 4 and performed the farewell pilgrimage with him - related that Nasr ibn Najeeb 2, one of the earlier Companions of the Prophet #&, said that Hell has 70,000 valleys. Each valley has 70,000 branches, and in each branch there are 70,000 houses. In each house there are 70,000 crevices, in each crevice there are 70,000 snakes, and on the side of each snake there are 70,000 scorpions. The disbeliever and the hypocrite will not finish until they come across all of that.” (Related by Abu Bakr Ibn Abee Ad-Dunyaa) This is Maroqoof (Le., a saying of a Companion, and not of the Prophet #s) and it is extremely Ghareeb; rather, it is severely Munkar. Sa’eed ibn Yousuf, one of its narrators, is unknown, And Allah 4% knows best. He related this narration in his Tanreekh Al-Kebeer with a similar wording, Aud Allah % knows best. Regarding Ghai and Aathaam, some Mufasireen say that they are two valleys from the valleys of Hell. May Allah protect us from them. And in regard to this Verse:

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some have said that it (ie. Mawbiq) is a river of pus and blood. ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr and Mujaahid said, “It is a valley from the valleys of Hell.” ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr added, “On the Day of Resurrection, the people of guidance and the people of misguidance are separated.”

‘Abdul-Jabbaar Al-Khoolaanee said, “A man from the Companions of the Prophet #& came to us from Damascus. He saw what was in the people and so he said, ‘What will avail them? Is not Al-Ghalag behind them?’ It was said, ‘And what is Al-Ghalag?’ He said, ‘A well in Hell. When it is opened, the people of Hell will flee from it!” (Related by Al-Baihaqee)

A Sermon Containing An Admonition, Which Should Encourage And At The Same Time Instill Fear In One Who Has A Heart Or One Who Listens Attentively

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said, ‘O so-and-so, this is your light. O so-and-so, this is your light. Oso and so, there is no light for you. And indeed, Hell has a shore like the shore of an ocean. In it are snakes and vermin... If the people of Hell ask for their punishment to be lightened, it will be said, “Come out to the shore.’ Then those vermin take them by their mouths and their sides and by whatever else He # wills; He 4% gives authority to those vermin over the people of Hell. When they return to the Hellfire, they are overcome by itching, to the degree that one of them itches himself until he reaches his bones. It will be said, ‘O so-and-so, does this harm you?’ He will say, ‘Yes.’ It will be said, “That is for the harm you inflicted on the believers.”” (Related by AlBaihaqee) At-Tirmidhee related it with his chain from Abu Sa’eed that the Messenger of Allah 2% said, “Whoever asks Allah for Paradise 3 times, Paradise says, ‘O Allah, admit him into Paradise.’ And whoever seeks refuge from the Hellfire three times, the Hellfire says, ‘O Allah, give him refuge from the Hellfire.”

The Mercy of Allah Is Near To Him Who Sincerely Seeks Refuge With Allah From The Heat Of The Hellfire And From Its Bitter Cold

Abu Hurairah a related from Abu Sa’eed 4 or Abu Hujairah <s that the Messenger of Allah #¢ said, “When a day is hot, Allah % listens to and watches the inhabitants of the sky and the inhabitants of the earth. If the slave says, ‘None has the right to be worshipped but Allah; how hot indeed the weather is today! O Allah, protect me from the heat of the Fire of Hell,” Allah # says to Hell, “Indeed a slave from My slaves sought protection in Me from you, and I indeed make you bear witness that I have protected him.’ And on an extremely cold day, Allah listens and watches the inhabitants of the sky and inhabitants of the earth. When a slave says, ‘None has the right to be worshipped but Allah; How cold indeed is this day! O Allah, protect me from the bitter cold of Hell,’ Allah #% says to Hell, “Indeed a slave from My slaves sought protection in Me from your cold. And verily, I make you bear witness that I have protected him.’”.,, (Related by Al-Baihagee)

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The Lowest Levels Of Hell — We Seek Refuge In Allah From Its Punishment

Al-Qurtubee said, “The scholars have said, ‘The highest levels of Hell are exclusively for the sinners from the nation of Muhammad #8... after it is Ladha, then Al-Hutamah, then As-Sa’eer, then Sagar, then Al-Jaheem, and then Al-Haatwiyah.”

Ad-Dahhaak said, “The Muhammadiyyoon (i.e. the Muslims) are in the highest level; the Christians are in the second level; in the third are the Jews; the Saabioon are in the fourth; the Majoos are in the fifth. The Mushrikeen (those who associated partners with Allah) from the Arabs are in the sixth (level); and the hypocrites are in the seventh (level).”

However, to specify a certain level of Hell for a specific group requires proof: a sound chain that leads to the Prophet 3, who:

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“Does not speak of (his own) desire. It is only a Revelation revealed,

He has been taught (this Quran) by one mighty in power [fibreel

(Gabreel)}") ‘Yes, it is known that those groups (but only some of the Muslims) will enter Hell, but whether it is in that order or not, Allah 3% knows best. As for the hypocrites, they are in the lowest level of Hell, a fact that is clearly established by a Verse in the Quran. Al-Qurtubee said, “From among these names is that which is meant to signify Hell in its entirety; for example, Jahannam, Sa’eer, and Laza. These are the titles of Hell, and not titles of a particular gate from the gates of Hell.” He was correct in what he said, and may Allah be pleased with him.

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Some Of The Snakes In Hell — And We Seek Refuge In Allah %

“Abdullah ibn Al-Haarith ibn Juzz Az-Zubaidee related that the Prophet #4 said, “Verily, in the Hellfire there are snakes that are like the necks of Al-Bukht (camels with long necks); one of them stings once, and the heat of that is felt from 40 autumns (away).” (Related by Al-Harmalah)

Al-Baraa ibn ‘Aazib # related that the Messenger of Allah 2% was asked about the saying of Allah 8#:

“Por them We will add torment to the torment’

The Prophet 2 said, “Scorpions that are like long bees, which bite at them (at the inhabitants of Hell) in Hell.” (Related by AtTabaraanee) Ath-Thauree related the same from Tbn Mas’ood te.

Ka’ab Al-Ahbaar said, “The snakes of Hell are like valleys and its scorpions are like fortresses. They have tails that are like spears. One of them meets a cisbeliever, stings it, and then his flesh scatters and falls off onto his feet.” (Related by Abu Bakr Ibn Abee Ad-Dunyaa.

The Crying Of The People Of The Hellfire When They Are In The Hellfire - We Ask Allah ‘Azza Wa-Jall (To Him Belongs Might And