What does « Ghaṣṣ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ghaṣṣ (غص) 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.

غص

Ghaṣṣ

Root: غ - ص

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ghaṣṣ

Al-ghussa: what obstructs the throat.

The Almighty says: 'Food that chokes' (Al-Muzzammil 13).

Hell's food is so horrible it gets stuck in the throat.

Al-ghassa: choking.

Ghaṣṣ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Muzzammil : 13 Meccan

﴿وَطَعَامًۭا ذَا غُصَّةٍۢ وَعَذَابًا أَلِيمًۭا﴾

And food that chokes and a painful punishment -

Words from the same root as Ghaṣṣ

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 « Ghaṣṣ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ghaṣṣ

Ghaṣṣ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ghaṣṣ

What does « Ghaṣṣ » mean in the Quran?