What does « Shirdhima » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Shirdhima (شرذم) 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.

شرذم

Shirdhima

Root: ش - ر - ذ

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Shirdhima

Ash-shirdhima: a detached and isolated group.

The Almighty says: 'These are but a small band' (Ash-Shu'ara 54), Pharaoh's words despising the Children of Israel.

The term implies a small, contemptible and weak group.

Shirdhima in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ash-Shu'ara : 54 Meccan

﴿إِنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَشِرْذِمَةٌ قَلِيلُونَ﴾

[And said], "Indeed, those are but a small band,

Words from the same root as Shirdhima

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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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 « Shirdhima » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Shirdhima

Shirdhima in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Shirdhima

What does « Shirdhima » mean in the Quran?