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Al-Hawiyah

الْهَاوِيَة

The Abyss, the abode of the one whose scales are light.

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QuranAl-Qaari'a (The Calamity)Quran 101:8–9

وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ ٨

But as for one whose scales are light,

Saheeh International · QuranEnc v1.1.2

Another translation: Al-Hilali & Muhsin Khan · QuranEnc v1.1.2

8. But as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be light,

فَأُمُّهُۥ هَاوِيَةٌ ٩

His refuge[1977] will be an abyss.[1978]

Translator's notes

[1977] Literally, "mother" (a man's original refuge) , which will envelop him as in an embrace. [1978] i.e., the pit of Hellfire.

Saheeh International · QuranEnc v1.1.2

Another translation: Al-Hilali & Muhsin Khan · QuranEnc v1.1.2

9. He will have his home in Hâwiyah (pit, i.e. Hell).

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