سُوْرَةُ الْقَارِعَةِ

Surah Al-Qaari'a (101) — Ayah 11

The Calamity · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 600

نَارٌ حَامِيَةٌۢ ﴿11﴾
(It is) a fiercely blazing Fire!
نَارٌ nārun A Fire
حَامِيَةٌۢ ḥāmiyatun intensely hot

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 11) {نَارٌ حَامِيَةٌ: ’’ حَامِيَةٌ ‘‘ ’’حَمِيَ يَحْمٰي حَمْيًا‘‘} (s) is the active participle from (to become hot), meaning that Haawiyah is not just an endlessly deep pit, but it is entirely fire, which is extremely hot. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ نَارُكُمْ جُزْءٌ مِّنْ سَبْعِيْنَ جُزْءًا مِّنْ نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ ] [ بخاري، بدء الخلق، باب صفۃ النار وأنھا مخلوقۃ : ۳۲۶۵] "Your fire is one part out of seventy (70) parts of the Fire of Hell." May Allah protect us from it. (Ameen)

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

11. 1. Just as it is mentioned in the hadith that the fire which humans kindle in this world is one part out of seventy parts of the fire of Hell; the fire of Hell is sixty-nine times more intense than the fire of this world (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab Bad' al-Khalq, Bab Sifat al-Nar wa annaha Makhluqah; Muslim, Kitab al-Jannah, Bab fi Shiddat Harri Nar Jahannam). In another hadith, it is stated: "The fire complained to its Lord that one part of me is consuming another part, so Allah Almighty allowed it to take two breaths: one breath in the summer and one breath in the winter. Thus, the severe cold is its cold breath, and the extreme heat that occurs is the hot breath of Hell." (Bukhari, the mentioned book and chapter) In another hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said: "When the heat is very intense, perform the prayer when it becomes cooler, because the severity of the heat is due to the boiling of Hell." (the mentioned reference, Muslim, Kitab al-Masajid)

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

It is a blazing Fire [7].

[7] That is, it will not be merely a deep pit, but its fire will be hotter and more intense than the other fire of Hell.