What does « Shuwāẓ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Shuwāẓ (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.

شوظ

Shuwāẓ

Root: ش - ظ

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Shuwāẓ

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.

Shuwāẓ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ar-Rahman : 35 Meccan

﴿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 Shuwāẓ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Shuwāẓ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Shuwāẓ

Shuwāẓ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Shuwāẓ

What does « Shuwāẓ » mean in the Quran?