Discover the meaning of the word Jdhū (جذو) 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.
جذو
Jdhū
Root: ج - ذ
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Jdhū
Al-jadhwa and al-jidhwa: what remains of wood after burning, the ember.
The plural is 'jidhâ'.
Allah says: 'Or a burning brand (jidhwa) from the fire' (Al-Qasas: 29).
Moses said this to his family, seeking fire in the night, before meeting Allah at the burning bush.
And when Moses had completed the term and was traveling with his family, he perceived from the direction of the mount a fire. He said to his family, "Stay here; indeed, I have perceived a fire. Perhaps I will bring you from there [some] information or burning wood from the fire that you may warm yourselves."
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.