Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
"فَوَرَبِّكَ لَنَحْشُرَنَّهُمْ وَالشَّيَاطِينَ ثُمَّ لَنُحْضِرَنَّهُمْ حَوْلَ جَهَنَّمَ جِثِيًّا"
"So by your Lord, We will surely gather them and the devils; then We will bring them to be present around Hell upon their knees."
[Maryam: 68]
Answer
The Quran explicitly mentions the ultimate destination of the devils among humans and jinn:"فَوَرَبِّكَ لَنَحْشُرَنَّهُمْ وَالشَّيَاطِينَ ثُمَّ لَنُحْضِرَنَّهُمْ حَوْلَ جَهَنَّمَ جِثِيًّا"
"So by your Lord, We will surely gather them and the devils; then We will bring them to be present around Hell upon their knees."
[Maryam: 68]
Explanation
- Allah’s Sworn Oath
Allah swears by His exalted self that He will resurrect all of humanity along with the devils (shayatīn), who led others astray and encouraged the worship of beings other than Allah. - Their Destination
- "حَوْلَ جَهَنَّمَ جِثِيًّا"
Allah states that these devils and their followers will be brought to Hell, humiliated and brought to their knees, awaiting punishment.
- "حَوْلَ جَهَنَّمَ جِثِيًّا"
- Purpose of the Gathering
This gathering is a display of Allah’s justice, where the devils and those who followed their misguidance will face accountability for their deeds and will be condemned to Hell as their eternal abode.