In this respect...

In this respect, they stand in contrast to those nearest unto Divine Threshold and the people on the Right Hand. It is worthy of note that the phrase "the erring deniers" mentioned in the blessed Verse 51 is applied to those who besides erring they are obdurate against Truth and persist in their error. As mentioned above, Zaqqum is a bitter, foul of smell and taste, whose juice is inflammatory.

It is at times applied to any disgusting food given to the people of Hell.[^2] The clause: "Then you shall fill your bellies therewith" reflects that they shall be so hungry that they devour such disgusting food and fill up their bellies with it. Surah al-Waqi‘a -…