Whether anyone will stay in Jahannam (Hell) forever is a subject of scholarly debate within Islam.
Generally, the Islamic belief is that the punishment in Jahannam is not eternal for Muslims. It is believed that Muslims who enter Hell for their sins will eventually be released due to God's mercy, or through intercession. However, the consensus view among scholars is that disbelievers (non-Muslims) will remain in Jahannam eternally.
There is a minority opinion among some Muslim scholars that Hell itself will not last forever, and that eventually, all beings will be brought into God's mercy. This is based on interpretations of certain Quranic verses and Hadith emphasizing God's ultimate mercy. However, this is not the mainstream view.
Here's a breakdown:
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Mainstream View:
- Muslims: Temporary punishment; eventual release through God's mercy or intercession.
- Non-Muslims: Eternal punishment.
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Minority View:
- Hell itself may eventually cease to exist, and all beings will ultimately experience God's mercy.
Therefore, the answer to whether anyone will stay in Jahannam forever depends on one's theological perspective. The mainstream view states that non-Muslims will remain there eternally, while Muslims will eventually be released. A minority view suggests that Hell itself is not eternal.
