What does « Shmaz » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Shmaz (شمأز) 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.

شمأز

Shmaz

Root: ش - م - ز

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Shmaz

The Almighty says: 'the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion' (Az-Zumar 45).

Al-ishmi'zaz: disgust and repulsion.

Their hearts contract with disgust when God alone is mentioned, but if they hear of idols, they rejoice.

Shmaz in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Az-Zumar : 45 Meccan

﴿وَإِذَا ذُكِرَ ٱللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ ٱشْمَأَزَّتْ قُلُوبُ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ ۖ وَإِذَا ذُكِرَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ إِذَا هُمْ يَسْتَبْشِرُونَ﴾

And when Allah is mentioned alone, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion, but when those [worshipped] other than Him are mentioned, immediately they rejoice.

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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 « Shmaz » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Shmaz

Shmaz in the Quran (1)

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What does « Shmaz » mean in the Quran?