Kindly share an authentic Hadith which states how many doors Jahannam has.
Answer:
The number of doors of Jahannam is mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Allah Ta’ala says regarding the deviant ones who choose to follow Shaytan:
1) “Certainly Jahannam is their promised abode. It has seven doors, each door shall have a stipulated share of them” (Surah Hijr, Verse: 43/44)
2) “Those who disbelieved will be driven to Jahannam in groups. When they arrive it’s doors will be open…” (Surah Zumar, Verse: 71)
Some Mufassirun have stated that these doors refer to the different levels of Jahannam. These levels are as follows:
- Jahannam
- Laza
- Hutamah
- Sa’ir
- Saqar
- Jahim
- Hawiyah
(Refer: Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah Hijr, Verse: 44. Also see: At Tadhkirah Fi Ahwalil Mawta Wa Umuril Akhirah, vol. 2 pg. 264)
May Allah Ta’ala protect us!
And Allah Ta’ala knows best.
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