What does « ʿifr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word ʿifr (عفر) 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.

عفر

ʿifr

Root: ع - ف - ر

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of ʿifr

The Almighty says: 'A powerful djinn said' (An-Naml 39).

Al-'ifrit: the powerful and cunning among jinn.

The ifrit who offered to carry the Queen of Sheba's throne to Solomon represents great strength.

ʿifr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Naml : 39 Meccan

﴿قَالَ عِفْرِيتٌ مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ أَنَا۠ ءَاتِيكَ بِهِۦ قَبْلَ أَن تَقُومَ مِن مَّقَامِكَ وَإِنِّى عَلَيْهِ لَقَوِىٌّ أَمِينٌ﴾

A powerful one from among the jinn said, "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place, and indeed, I am for this [task] strong and trustworthy."

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

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 « ʿifr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of ʿifr

ʿifr in the Quran (1)

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What does « ʿifr » mean in the Quran?