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Surah Al-Ma'aarij (70) — Ayah 16

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نَزَّاعَةً لِّلشَّوَىٰ ﴿16﴾

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

Taking away (burning completely) the head skin!

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

نَزَّاعَةًۭ nazzāʿatan A remover
لِّلشَّوَىٰ lilshawā of the skin of the head

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.

(Ayah 16) {نَزَّاعَةً لِّلشَّوٰى : ’’ نَزَّاعَةً ‘‘} is an intensive form, meaning one who strips off excessively. {’’الشَّوٰي‘‘ ’’شَوَاةٌ‘‘} is the plural of ’’شَوَاةٌ‘‘, referring to the skin of the head and face. The plural word is used because of its components. Included in the intensive meaning is that the flame will immediately burn and strip off the skin of the head and face, and also that the skin will keep being restored repeatedly, and the flame of the fire will keep burning it again and again; however, the heart will remain so that the pain of the punishment continues. See Surah An-Nisa (56).

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. That is, it will burn the flesh and skin completely. The human will remain only as a skeleton of bones.

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. Which will strip off the skins [10].

[10] ﴿شويٰ﴾ means the sides of the body: hands, feet, and those limbs where a wound does not cause death. It is said ﴿رَمَاهَ فَاَشْوَاه﴾, meaning he shot him with an arrow and it struck his sides, i.e., not on a vital organ where a wound would cause death. That is, the fire of Hell will strip the skin from their bodies. The skins will rot away, the bodies will be left bare and skinless, but this fire will not be able to end the lives of the criminals.
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