Hell

According to Mohammedan faith, there are seven hells—

(1) Jabannam, for wicked Mohammedans, all of whom will be sooner or later taken to paradise:

(2) The Falmer (Lathà), for Christians;

(3) The Smasher (Hutamah), for Jews;

(4) The Blazer (Sair), for Sabians;

(5) The Scorcher (Sakar), for Magians;

(6) The Burner (Jahim), for idolaters; and

(7) The Abyss (Hawiyah), for hypocrites.

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.