Fleeing From the Fire

Fleeing From the Fire is an English translation of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali's (d. 795H) At-Takhwif min an-Nar, a compilation of prophetic narrations and statements of the early scholars describing the nature and severity of Hell as the consequence prepared for those who disbelieve, disobey Allah's commands, and reject His messengers. Drawing on this material, Ibn Rajab shows how the righteous predecessors used reflection on Hell as a spur to self-accountability, illustrated by anecdotes such as 'Umar ibn al-Khattab's response to an ordinary fire as a reminder of a punishment beyond comparison. The compiler states that his purpose is to counter heedlessness by detailing Hell's torments and the means of avoiding them, redirecting the reader's efforts toward Paradise. The book suits readers wanting a classical, hadith-based text on eschatology and its practical link to piety and self-reform.