Delivered in Melbourne, this lecture acts as a Sovereign Reality Check for the 2026 believer. Sheikh Zoud challenges the modern "Hope-Only" culture, arguing that a heart devoid of the fear of Allah is structurally corrupt. To meet Allah with a sound heart, one must balance the "Wings of Hope" with the "Grip of Fear." According to the Quranic and Prophetic data analyzed by Sheikh Zoud, the Hellfire (Jahannam) is not a metaphor—it is an existing, sentient, and terrifyingly efficient system of justice.
1. The Existence and Location (The Prepared Reality)
Hellfire is not being "built"; it is already Operational.
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The Evidence: The Quran uses the term U’iddat (Prepared), implying a completed state.
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The Location: While scholars debate its exact coordinate, many cite Sijjin—the lowest depths of the earth—as the current anchor for this realm.
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The Sovereign Signal: Allah has placed reminders of this fire on Earth (volcanoes, intense heat) to serve as a persistent "Notification" for mankind.
2. The Sentience of the Fire
Unlike earthly fire, Jahannam is described as a Conscious Entity.
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The Squeeze: On the Day of Judgment, it will be brought forth, pulled by 70,000 ropes, with 70,000 angels on each rope.
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The Voice: It will literally speak, crying out "Hal min Mazeed?" (Are there any more?), fueled by a predatory desire to fulfill its purpose.
3. The Fuel and the Intensity
The "Combustion Logic" of Jahannam is fundamentally different from our physical reality.
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Human and Stone Fuel: The primary fuel consists of disbelieving humans and the very stones (idols) they worshipped, creating a self-sustaining cycle of agony.
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The Thermal Contrast: The heat of Jahannam is 70 times more intense than the hottest earthly flame. Even its "breath" in winter and summer is what causes the extreme temperatures we feel on Earth.
4. The Sustenance of the Inhabitants (The Bitter Taste)
There is no "relief" in consumption; the food and drink are extensions of the punishment.
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Zaqqum: A tree that grows from the bottom of Hell, with fruit like the heads of devils. It boils in the stomach like molten lead.
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Dhari & Ghislin: Bitter, thorny plants and the "puss" of the inhabitants.
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The Drink: Boiling water (Hameem) that tears the internal organs upon consumption.
5. The Physical and Psychological Squeeze
The punishment is multi-dimensional, targeting both the body and the mind.
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The Garments: Clothing made of liquid pitch (tar) and fire.
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The Bedding: Fire above and fire below—a total immersion in the "Thermal Squeeze."
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The Psychological Blow: The greatest agony is the Divine Silence. When the inhabitants cry out for mercy, the final response is: "Stay in it despised, and do not speak to Me."
6. The "Positive Fear" (The Strategic Pivot)
The purpose of this "Journey" is not to induce despair, but to trigger Taqwa (Piety).
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The Balance: Sheikh Zoud emphasizes that fear must be "Positive"—a catalyst that drives you away from sin and toward the "Safety Signal" of obedience.
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The Audit: If the mention of Hellfire doesn't slow down your hand from Haram or move your feet to Salah, your "Internal Firewall" is compromised.
The 2026 Strategic Conclusion: Balancing the Heart
In the 2026 spiritual landscape, we are surrounded by a "Love-Only" signal that can lead to complacency. Sheikh Zoud’s audit reminds us that Fear is Worship. It is the boundary that keeps the soul from drifting into the "Void of Disobedience." To taste the sweetness of Jannah, one must first respect the reality of the Fire.
đź”— Principal Study Resources
Abu Bakr Zoud: A Journey Through The Hellfire (Official Full Lecture)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkMBR5F5jo
Muslim Central: Audio Audit of "A Journey Through The Hellfire"
https://muslimcentral.com/abu-bakr-zoud-a-journey-through-the-hellfire
HasbunAllaah: Detailed Summary and Analysis of the Melbourne Lecture
https://www.hasbunallaah.com/a-journey-through-the-hellfire-abu-bakr-zoud
Yaqeen Institute: What You Need To Know About Jahannam (Supporting Data)
https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-you-need-to-know-about-hell-jahannam
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