What does « Qaḍb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qaḍb (قضب) 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.

قضب

Qaḍb

Root: ق - ض - ب

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qaḍb

Al-Qaḍb refers to cutting.

The Almighty says: 'And green fodder' (Abasa 28), meaning fresh grass that is cut for animals.

Al-qaḍīb is the tender cut branch.

Al-qaḍab is green fodder.

Qaḍb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah 'Abasa : 28 Meccan

﴿وَعِنَبًا وَقَضْبًا﴾

And grapes and herbage

Words from the same root as Qaḍb

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 « Qaḍb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qaḍb

Qaḍb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qaḍb

What does « Qaḍb » mean in the Quran?