سُوْرَةُ الْقَلَمِ

Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 16

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سَنَسِمُهُۥ عَلَى ٱلْخُرْطُومِ ﴿16﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

We shall brand him on the snout (nose)!

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

سَنَسِمُهُۥ sanasimuhu We will brand him
عَلَى ʿalā on
ٱلْخُرْطُومِ l-khur'ṭūmi the snout

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

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.

The word {سَنَسِمُهٗ عَلَى الْخُرْطُوْمِ:’’ الْخُرْطُوْمِ ‘‘} is originally used for the snout of wild animals or the trunk of an elephant. The nose of this ill-natured person is called "khartoom" as a form of humiliation and condemnation. Since an arrogant person rejects the truth only to keep his nose high, therefore, on the Day of Judgment, a mark will be placed on this very nose, which will be a sign of his disgrace. The meaning of {’’وَسَمَ يَسِمُ‘‘} (ض) is to brand and to mark.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

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.

16. 1. According to some, this is related to the world, for example, it is said that in the Battle of Badr, the noses of those disbelievers were struck by swords. And some say that this will be a sign of the people of Hell on the Day of Resurrection, that their noses will be branded, or it means the blackening of faces, as the faces of the disbelievers will be blackened on that day. Some say that this state of the disbelievers is possible both in this world and in the Hereafter.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

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.

16. Soon We shall brand him on the snout [13].

[13] It is possible that his nose is large and long, however, the common idiom is that those who are wealthy and have children also have big noses, and these people make many efforts for the sake of their noses so that no harm comes to their noses. In this verse, it is stated that We will utterly humiliate this person’s big nose.
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