What does « Blazing flame » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Blazing flame (شوظ) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

Definition of Blazing flame

Ash-shuwaz: flame without smoke.

The Almighty says: 'A flame of fire and molten copper will be sent upon you' (Ar-Rahman 35).

Pure and intense flame containing no smoke represents the severity of punishment.

Blazing flame in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ar-Rahman : 35 Meccan

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﴿يُرْسَلُ عَلَيْكُمَا شُوَاظٌ مِّن نَّارٍ وَنُحَاسٌ فَلَا تَنتَصِرَانِ﴾

There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not defend yourselves.

Words from the same root as Blazing flame

حم

To heat / Fever

رحم

Mercy / Womb

لا

No / Not

لهب

Flame / Abu Lahab

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