No, Muslims will not necessarily go to hell. The subject of hell is scary even to Christian believers. Islam and Christianity, the two world’s most popular religions, teach the concept of hell almost the same. Muslims believe that hell (Jahannam, as they love to call it), is a place where all non-believers will be sent for their final punishment for rejecting Allah. Islam teaches about the seven levels of Jahannam. Similarly, the Bible, in Mathew 13:50, talks of how the angels will throw the wicked into the blazing furnace. The Quran, like the Bible, does not explicitly state if the fire in hell is literal or symbolic. For years, Christians have promoted the idea that hell is a place where sinners will burn in literal fire forever. Is this really the case?
What is hell according to the Bible?
Hell is simply the eternal separation from God due to the sin of unbelief. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (NLT) makes it clear that people who refuse to respond to the gospel will be “shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His might.” I believe that hell is the anguish people will feel as a result of not having the presence of God. Based on the words used to describe this experience, it must be very tormenting.
Will people in hell burn forever?
Some believers teach that those who end up in hell will only be punished for an unspecified period, after which they will perish. One scripture used to promote this narrative is Malachi 4:1,3, which states that “the arrogant and wicked will made stubble….and become ashes under the feet of the Lord.” However, others cite Revelation 14:11, which suggests that the smoke of the torment of those in will go up forever and that the people “will have no rest; day or night.” The subject requires an exegetic approach to ensure accurate responses. For now, one thing is certain: Hell is not a place you want to be even for 10 seconds!
Will all Muslims go to hell?
Hell is not reserved for Muslims, Hindus, or any other group, but for everyone who rejects the gospel of Christ. It does not matter if one was born in a Christian family or attends a Pentecostal church. Hell is reserved for everyone who, despite hearing the gospel, chooses to ignore it and ultimately dies in sin (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 NLT). Therefore, any Muslim who accepts Christ before death will be in heaven.
Why would a loving God send people to hell?
God does not send anyone to hell; He has never. God has taken a “beating” for a long time for supposedly taking people to hell. In reality, God will not necessarily send anyone to hell; people will have chosen to go there through their disobedience. The only thing God will do is what every other judge does. When a suspect appears before a judge, their sentencing matches their crime; the only thing a judicial officer does is to match the crime with the appropriate punishment. Likewise, God will only match the sin of unbelief with the necessary punitive action, which is hell.
What sins will take people to hell?
Unbelief is only the sin that takes people to hell. Jesus said “The world’s sin is unbelief in me” (John 16:9-11). The same is implied in John 3:16-18 and 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10. God has availed the solution for sin, and the only thing remaining is for everyone to take advantage of this gift. If people reject this gift, God cannot force them. As a result, people will end up in hell, not because their sins were excessive, but due to their deliberate choice of unbelief. If you are reading this article right now, you have a chance to get saved and live with the Father forever.
References
Oayoubzamzam. (2022, October 18). Seven levels of Jahannam, also known as the gates of hell in Islam. Zamzam Blogs. https://zamzam.com/blog/levels-of-jahannam/
