What does « Najd » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Najd (نجد) 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.

نجد

Najd

Root: ن - ج - د

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Najd

An-Najd refers to elevated land and the clear path.

The Almighty says: 'And We have shown him the two ways' (Al-Balad 10), meaning good and evil.

An-najdān are the two clear paths.

Najd in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Balad : 10 Meccan

﴿وَهَدَيْنَٰهُ ٱلنَّجْدَيْنِ﴾

And have shown him the two ways?

Words from the same root as Najd

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 « Najd » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Najd

Najd in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Najd

What does « Najd » mean in the Quran?