Christian Views on Hell

According to traditional Christian doctrine, Hell is a place of eternal punishment for the wicked or unrepentant.
It is often described as a place of fire and brimstone, highlighting its harsh and unbearable conditions.
Some Christian sects, such as Seventh-day Adventists, subscribe to the concept of annihilationism, where the wicked are completely destroyed rather than eternally tormented.

Islamic Interpretations of Hell

In the Islamic faith, Hell or Jahannam is seen as a fiery pit of punishment for non-believers or sinners.
The Qur’an describes Jahannam as a place with scorching winds and boiling waters, stressing on its severity and the suffering it brings.
However, some Muslims believe that punishment in Hell is not eternal for all its inhabitants; some may eventually be forgiven and enter Paradise.

Philosopher Thomas Aquinas argued that the damned in Hell suffer from the “pain of loss” or “pain of sense”, which is the sorrow from being separated from God.
Another philosopher, C.S. Lewis, suggested that Hell is a state of mind or personal experience rather than a physical place.
The concept of Hell has raised ethical questions, such as the fairness of eternal punishment and the nature of free will, reflected in the works of philosophers like Bertrand Russell and John Hick.