What does « Samada » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Samada (سمد) 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.

سمد

Samada

Root: س - م - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Samada

As-samid: one who amuses himself raising his head, from their expression: the camel raised its head.

The Almighty says: 'And you amuse yourselves' (An-Najm 61), describing those who turn away from the Quran through amusement and negligence.

Samada in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Najm : 61 Meccan

﴿وَأَنتُمْ سَٰمِدُونَ﴾

While you are proudly sporting?

Words from the same root as Samada

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 « Samada » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Samada

Samada in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Samada

What does « Samada » mean in the Quran?