What does Jahannam mean?
The Fire: the punishment of the Hereafter.
Jahannam explained
The Quran describes Jahannam to be feared and avoided, and its mention is always paired with Allah's mercy and the way out of it: faith, repentance, and good deeds. Fear it, the Prophet ﷺ said, even with half a date given in charity.
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Questions about Jahannam
What does Jahannam mean?
Jahannam (جَهَنَّم, Jahannam) means: The Fire: the punishment of the Hereafter.
How is Jahannam written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written جَهَنَّم and pronounced Jahannam. It is also spelled Hellfire, An-Nar.
Where does Jahannam come from in the Quran or hadith?
The Quran describes Jahannam to be feared and avoided, and its mention is always paired with Allah's mercy and the way out of it: faith, repentance, and good deeds. Fear it, the Prophet ﷺ said, even with half a date given in charity. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1417.
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