Sijjin

Sijjin (Arabic: سِجِّين‎) is in Islamic belief, either a place located in the bottom of Jahannam (hell) or a book, that lists the names of the damned.[1] The word's origin is unknown. It appears in the Quran in Surah 83:7-9. A similar word (sijill) is used in 21:104 often translated as scroll.[2] According to some Shia traditions, the enemies of Ahl al-Bayt are created from the earth of Sijjin.[3] The Antithesis of Sijjin is Illiyin.

References

  1. ↑ Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi The Spirituality of Shi'i Islam: Belief and Practices I.B.Tauris 2011 ISBN 978-1-845-11738-2 page 287
  2. ↑ Robert Spencer Did Muhammad Exist?: An Inquiry into Islam’s Obscure Origins Open Road Media 2014 ISBN 781-4-976-0856-6 page
  3. ↑ Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi The Divine Guide in Early Shi'ism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam SUNY Press 2016 ISBN 978-0-791-49479-0 page 166
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