Introduction

The Surah takes its name from the word humazah occurring in the first verse.

Woe to every scorner and mocker

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Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it.

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He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.

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No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher.

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And what can make you know what is the Crusher?

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It is the fire of Allāh, [eternally] fueled,

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Which mounts directed at the hearts.

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Indeed, it [i.e., Hellfire] will be closed down upon them

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In extended columns.

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