A horrifying well of a dreadful valley in Hell

Dear Islamic brothers, there is mention of ‘غَیّ’ [Ghayy] in the above-mentioned verse; this refers to a valley in Hell. Mufti Muhammad Amjad Ali AꜤẓamī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه has stated:

Ghayy is a valley in Hell, which is hotter and deeper than others. It has a well named ‘ہَبْ  ہَبْ’ [Hab Hab]. When the fire of the Hell is about to extinguish, Allah opens this well due to which the fire of Hell blazes just as before. Allah has stated:

کُلَّمَا خَبَتۡ زِدۡنٰہُمۡ سَعِیۡرًا (۹۷(

Translation from Kanz al-Īmān: Whenever it will be about to extinguish, We will intensify the flame.^[1]

This well is for those who do not offer salah, adulterers/fornicators, alcoholics, usurers and those who distress their parents.^[2]

The punishment of Hell and afflictions of the world

Dear Islamic brothers, you just heard that there is a valley in Hell named ‘Ghayy’, which is hotter and deeper than others. When the fire of Hell is about to extinguish, the valley is opened due to which the fire of Hell begins to blaze again. Think for a moment: what will become of the person who is put in this frightful valley for not offering salah?

Remember that Hell is a place where Allah’s wrath is manifested. Just as His mercy and blessings have no end and are beyond human intellect and comprehension, similarly, His wrath has no end. The pain experienced in all the following scenarios is insignificant compared to