What does « Lfaḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lfaḥ (لفح) 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.

لفح

Lfaḥ

Root: ل - ف - ح

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lfaḥ

Al-Lafḥ refers to the burning breath of fire on the face.

The Almighty says: 'The Fire will burn their faces' (Al-Mu'minun 104).

Lafaḥat an-nār wajhahu means the fire burned his face.

It is intense burning.

Lfaḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Mu'minun : 104 Meccan

﴿تَلْفَحُ وُجُوهَهُمُ ٱلنَّارُ وَهُمْ فِيهَا كَٰلِحُونَ﴾

The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.

Words from the same root as Lfaḥ

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 « Lfaḥ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Lfaḥ

Lfaḥ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Lfaḥ

What does « Lfaḥ » mean in the Quran?