Answer
1. As Muslims, we believe that Jannat (heaven) and Jahannum (hell) are
created by Allah and are the manifestations of Allah’s mercy and punishment
respectively. There are 100 stages of Jannah, the highest being Jannatul
Firdaws from where the four streams of water, milk, honey and wine flow.
There are many stages of Jahannum. Disbelievers and sinful people will be
punished in Jahannum according to the severity of their sins. We are not
aware of seven heavens and seven hells.
2. It is not permissible to perform Dhuhr Salaat before or at noon.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.