Is hellfire unjust? [A thread]

In this thread I will be summarizing the compelling argument, as laid out by Ustad @AbdullaAndalusi

Every Muslim needs to educate themselves in these matters in a time where the fitna of atheism is on a rise. Let's protect our Iman bi'idhnillah

This is a highly effective argument, because atheists attack the concept of hellfire, which is an idea they derive from our religious sources.

Every principle discussed in this thread is also derived from our scriptures, so turning a blind eye to one side is sheer hypocrisy

Before going on to the four main arguments, it's important to establish that Allah has the right and authority to define our purpose, since we are HIS creation.

This purpose defines good and bad in our context, and it is this very purpose that acts as a moral criteria

For example, a vaccine that has a purpose of protecting against a virus would be judged on that basis. If it is effective in doing so, it is a "good" vaccine. If it fails to meet this purpose it was designed for, it's a "bad" vaccine.

The same applies to insaan (human beings)

Now onto the four main arguments that establish that the justice of Allah (which includes hellfire) is completely perfect.

The first concept is 'Mens Rea', a Latin phrase which means guilty mind. This is also a fundamental basis in most Western Legal Systems

It means fair judgement involves determining an intention to commit the crime, and accountability therefore depends on understanding the gravity of the crime committed.

Simply put, it would be unjust to punish one without warning them, about the crime along with its punishment

The Qur'an makes it clear that disbelievers will be explicitly asked if messengers had been sent to their people

This is EXTREMELY just, considering Western law follows the principle that ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Allah's justice is infinitely more perfect, clearly

Breach of Covenant - every single soul agreed to undertake the trial of fulfilling their purpose autonomously

No one has the excuse that they did not consent to this arrangement, we all did out of our own free will

It is not Allah that is unjust. It is us. Against ourselves

The right of Disposal.

Even if the argument is made that humans did not consent to this arrangement (which was debunked above) the argue holds zero weight.

At the end of the day, Allah is al-Maalik (the ultimate sovereign). He does NOT need us to consent to anything.

We are the slaves of Allah and are owned by Him, giving Him the complete right of disposal over us

And no. We do not own ourselves. In fact we are not independent from Allah. Every moment of our existence depends on him sustaining us. Dissociating from Allah is an impossibility

Even the most liberal atheist understands when you're living under someone's roof, and are dependent upon them, you follow their rules, as an unwritten contract

This ownership of us by Allah was mentioned by Jesus a.s (discussing the fate of his nation) as stated in the Qur'an

Mitigation through the Rahmah (mercy) of Allah

The most crucial factor that's disregarded in objections to hellfire, is Allah's mercy, given our condition to be tempted to sin

This includes Allah SWT determining that a single good deed would weigh 10times the weight of evil

In addition to this, we have been informed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ that 99% of God's mercy is reserved for the day of judgement.

In fact the entire shari'ah is a manifestation of Allah's mercy to guide us to the truth

Jazakallahu kheyran for reading, if you made it till here

May Allah bless @AbdullaAndalusi . This thread covered one dimension of the discussion only

I highly recommend you read his entire essay which goes into far more depth and covers far more aspects https://www.google.com/amp/s/abdullahalandalusi.com/2018/05/26/is-hell-just-a-response-to-secular-liberals-and-atheists/amp/

Absolute legend, may Allah preserve him