Islam Mythology As With Other Essay

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Equally important in the Islamic faith is the belief in Hell, which every Muslim is also obligated to believe. Hell is called Jahannam and it is a place that Allah has prepared for those who have not followed his laws and those who do not believe in him. Hell is said to be a place where there is the worst kind of humiliation and loss. Hell's fire is described by HilalPlaza.com to be "70 times hotter than the hottest fires of Earth." It is also said that the food in Hell will not nourish those who are in Hell nor will it give relief from hunger. However, Muslims believe that Hell is not forever.
It is believed that because Allah is full of mercy and compassion, he can rescue Muslims who are in Hell. According to religionfacts.com, Hell can be considered "as a place of progress where souls are instructed until they are fit to go to leave."

According to Sampley, Islam believes that the ultimate destiny of most women is Hell since they are considered as inherently evil. It is believed that those who have worshipped other gods other than Allah will remain in Hell forever. Moreover, to the author, the concept of Heaven in Islam is described mainly in male terms such that what awaits Muslim women in Heaven is unclear......

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