15.Surrounded by Fire

The punishment is for eternity and it is surrounding them from every side. Allah says: “…And verily! Hell, of a surety, will encompass the disbelievers” (29:54) Why are they surrounded by fire from every side (and not just one place)? Allah says: “Yes! Whosoever earns evil and his sin has surrounded him, they are dwellers of the Fire (i.e. Hell); they will dwell therein forever.” (2:81) Because they surrounded themselves with sin, they are surrounded by the fire. [SubhaanAllah, you will always notice this in the justice of Allah – the recompense for the evil is similar and in accordance with that deed.]

The fire would get into their hearts. Allahu ‘Alam if this is psychological pain or physical. Allah says: “By no means! He will be sure to be thrown into That which Breaks to Pieces, And what will explain to thee That which Breaks to Pieces? (It is) the Fire of (the Wrath of) Allah kindled (to a blaze), that which doth mount (Right) to the Hearts.” (104:4-7)