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[78:23]
In it shall they remain for a long time.

* v.23 : I.e., not forever, since the term huqb or hiqbah (of which ahqāb is the plural) denotes no more than “a period of time” or “a long time” (Jawharī) – according to some authorities, “eighty years,” according to others, “a year” or simply “years” (Asās, Qāmūs, Lisān al-‘Arab, etc.). But however one defines this term, it is obvious that it signifies a limited period of time, and not eternity: and this is in tune with many indications in the Qur’ān to the effect that the suffering described as “hell” is not eternal (see note 114 on the last paragraph of 6:128), as well as with several authentic sayings of the Prophet (e.g., the one quoted in note 10 on 40:12).

Muhammad Asad, The Message of the Qur’an

[Tzqowwyt]

...hell is eternal for the disbeliever and temporary for the sinning believer...its as simple as that

[suilusargaino]

Many of Muhammad asad's opinions were considered wrong according to the ulema. I hope you stay away from his works.

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...l=1#post149125

[KimLinbert]

Please reflect on this:

Inna allatheena kafaroo min ahli alkitabi waalmushrikeena fee nari jahannama khalideena feeha olaika hum sharru albariyyati

98:6 Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-Fire, to dwell therein (for ever). They are the worst of creatures.