Are the children of the disbelievers in Hellfire? Is the Hadith concerning that authentic and does it fall under the chapter of Aqeedah (creed)?
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The issue of the children of disbelievers being in Hellfire is a matter of scholarly disagreement. A weak has been narrated from Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed, the polytheists and their children are in the Fire."
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