What will happen to the people who disregarded all the prophets' miracles as magic?
The people who disregarded the prophets' miracles as magic will face severe consequences in the Hereafter. The Qur'an indicates that those who deny the truth of the prophets' messages, despite witnessing clear signs, will ultimately find themselves in a state of despair and suffering.
In Surah Al-Qasas, it is mentioned: But when there came unto them the Truth from Our presence, they said: Why is he not given the like of what was given unto Moses? Did they not disbelieve in that which was given unto Moses of old? They say: Two magics that support each other; and they say: Lo! in both we are disbelievers.
28:48. This shows that the people rejected the miracles of the prophets, equating them to magic due to their arrogance and disbelief.
Furthermore, a narration from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes the dire state of disbelievers in Hell: Hunger will be cast over the people of Hell to balance the torment they are subjected to. They will seek help and be provided with food from Durea, which neither nourishes nor satisfies their hunger. When they seek help again, they will be given food that causes choking. Then they will recall that they allowed choking drinks in this world, and so they will seek relief in drink. Then hot boiling water will be poured over them with iron tongs. When it comes near their faces, it burns them, causing their scalp to fall off. When it enters their bellies, it tears up what is inside. They will say, 'Call upon the keepers of Hell.' They will reply, 'Did your messengers not come to you with clear signs?' They will say, 'Yes.' They will say, 'Then call.' But the call of the disbelievers is nothing but error. They will say, 'Call upon Malik.' They will say, 'O Malik, have your Lord impose judgment upon us.' He will answer, 'You will remain [there].' They will then say, 'Call upon your Lord.' There is none better than your Lord, but they will say, 'Our Lord, our hardship has overwhelmed us and we were a misguided people. Our Lord, bring us out of it. If we return, we will truly be wrongdoers.' He will answer, 'Stay disgraced therein and do not speak.' At that point, they will despair of all good. Then they will begin to sigh in anguish and woe.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 39:13.
This narration emphasizes the despair and torment that those who rejected the truth will experience, as they will be reminded of the clear signs they ignored during their lives. They will find themselves trapped in their own misguidance and will face the consequences of their disbelief.
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28:48 · Al-Qasas
28:48 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
فَلَمَّا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْحَقُّ مِنْ عِندِنَا قَالُوا۟ لَوْلَآ أُوتِىَ مِثْلَ مَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰٓ ۚ أَوَلَمْ يَكْفُرُوا۟ بِمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ مِن قَبْلُ ۖ قَالُوا۟ سِحْرَانِ تَظَٰهَرَا وَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا بِكُلٍّۢ كَٰفِرُونَ
But when there came unto them the Truth from Our presence, they said: Why is he not given the like of what was given unto Moses? Did they not disbelieve in that which was given unto Moses of old? They say: Two magics that support each other; and they say: Lo! in both we are disbelievers.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 39:13
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 39, Hadith 13 · Narrated by Ibn Abbas
The Messenger of Allah said, "Hunger will be cast over the people of Hell to balance the torment they are subjected to. They will seek help and be provided with food from Durea, which neither nourishes nor satisfies their hunger. When they seek help again, they will be given food that causes choking. Then they will recall that they allowed choking drinks in this world, and so they will seek relief in drink. Then hot boiling water will be poured over them with iron tongs. When it comes near their faces, it burns them, causing their scalp to fall off. When it enters their bellies, it tears up what is inside. They will say, 'Call upon the keepers of Hell.' They will reply, 'Did your messengers not come to you with clear signs?' They will say, 'Yes.' They will say, 'Then call.' But the call of the disbelievers is nothing but error. They will say, 'Call upon Malik.' They will say, 'O Malik, have your Lord impose judgment upon us.' He will answer, 'You will remain [there].' They will then say, 'Call upon your Lord.' There is none better than your Lord, but they will say, 'Our Lord, our hardship has overwhelmed us and we were a misguided people. Our Lord, bring us out of it. If we return, we will truly be wrongdoers.' He will answer, 'Stay disgraced therein and do not speak.' At that point, they will despair of all good. Then they will begin to sigh in anguish and woe."
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