What does « Sahm » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sahm (سهم) 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.

سهم

Sahm

Root: س - ه - م

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sahm

As-sahm: that with which one shoots, and that with which one draws lots like arrows.

The Almighty says: 'Then he drew lots and was among the losers' (As-Saffat 141).

The term also refers to a share in inheritance or booty.

Al-musahama: drawing lots.

Sahm in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 141 Meccan

﴿فَسَاهَمَ فَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُدْحَضِينَ﴾

And he drew lots and was among the losers.

Words from the same root as Sahm

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 « Sahm » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Sahm

Sahm in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Sahm

What does « Sahm » mean in the Quran?