The Islamic Vision

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In the Islamic tradition, it is believed that unfaithful Muslims who were not true to their faith would be punished in Jahannam, but would eventually be forgiven. In addition, some Muslims believe that non-Muslims will burn in Jahannam forever.

Prophet Mohammed had a dark belief of what Muslims should believe and follow. Mohammed told his followers how to treat non-Muslims and where non-Muslims would end up in the afterlife.

According to Mohammed, hell, or Jahannam, is not to punish Muslim wrong-doers, but to punish non-believers. Mohammed promised beautiful virgins and young boys to all Muslims, regardless of wrong-doings, in the afterlife. It was believed that Mohammed's recommendation was final and Allah, the Islamic god, could not deny it. Specifically, hell is reserved for all Hindus, Jews, Sikhs and Christians.

Mohammed preached that unbelievers would be tortured with scalding water poured upon their heads, melting their skin; they would be beaten with iron rods; and when unbelievers tried to escape, they would be dragged back and told, "Taste the torment of conflagration!"

The unbelievers would also be surrounded by walls of fire, and when they would scream, they would be showered with molten brass, scalding their faces. They would also choke on food.

It is said that this kind of punishment will continue on forever and that the unbelievers will be speechless with despair.

Claimed to be one of the greatest figures in history, Muhammad was born to Abdallahibn Abd al-Muttalib and his wife Amina; both of the Hashim clan of the dominant kuraish (Quraysh) tribal federation. Later on in life, Muhammed claimed the Koran was the will of Muslims.