Characteristics of Hell that are mentioned in the Quran

The Quran describes Hell as a place of punishment and torment for those who disobey Allah and reject His guidance. The following are some of the characteristics of Hell that are mentioned in the Quran:

Fire: Hell is described as a place of intense heat and flames that burn and scorch the skin. In Surah Al-Hajj (22:19-22), it is stated, "These are two adversaries who have disputed over their Lord. But those who disbelieved will have cut out for them garments of fire. Poured upon their heads will be scalding water. By which is melted that within their bellies and [their] skins. And for [striking] them are maces of iron."

Darkness: Hell is also described as a place of darkness, where there is no light and no hope of escape. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:257), it is stated, "Allah is the ally of those who believe. He brings them out from darknesses into the light. And those who disbelieve - their allies are Taghut. They take them out of the light into darknesses."

Punishment: Hell is a place of punishment, where those who disobey Allah and reject His guidance will be tormented. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:206), it is stated, "And when it is said to him, 'Fear Allah,' pride in the sin takes hold of him. Sufficient for him is Hellfire, and how wretched is the resting place."

    Beside Fire:

• Boiling water: In addition to fire, the disbelievers will be made to drink boiling water which will rip apart their intestines (Surah Muhammad 47:15).
• Chains: The Quran states that the disbelievers will be bound in chains, yokes, and fetters, and will be dragged by angels into the blazing fire (Surah Al-Hajj 22:21).
• Punishment by iron hooks: The disbelievers will be branded with iron hooks, and their faces, hands, and feet will be marked with them (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:275).
• Scorching winds: The inhabitants of Hell will be exposed to scorching winds, which will scorch their faces and burn their skins (Surah Al-Mursalat 77:31-33).
• Tasting pus and filth: The disbelievers will be made to eat from the tree of Zaqqum, which produces fruits like heads of devils and boils in their stomach (Surah Al-Dukhan 44:43-46).

Despair: Those who are consigned to Hell will experience a sense of despair and hopelessness. In Surah Al-Anbiya (21:39), it is stated, "If any of them should say, 'Indeed, I am a god besides Him,' that one We would recompense with Hell. Thus do We recompense the wrongdoers."

These are just a few examples of the characteristics of Hell that are mentioned in the Quran. Overall, the Quran portrays Hell as a place of punishment and torment for those who reject Allah's guidance and persist in their disobedience. It serves as a warning to believers to follow Allah's commands and avoid the path that leads to Hell.