What does « Dsā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dsā (دسى) 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.

دسى

Dsā

Root: د - س

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dsā

Allah says: 'And failed is one who corrupts it (dassâhâ)' (Ash-Shams: 10).

Dassâhâ: buried and lowered it through sins.

The opposite is 'zakkâhâ' (purified it).

Each soul can be elevated or lowered according to its choices.

Dsā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ash-Shams : 10 Meccan

﴿وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّىٰهَا﴾

And he has failed who instills it [with corruption].

Words from the same root as Dsā

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 « Dsā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Dsā

Dsā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Dsā

What does « Dsā » mean in the Quran?