What does « Qamṭar » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qamṭar (قمطر) 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.

قمطر

Qamṭar

Root: ق - م - ط

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qamṭar

Al-Qamṭarīr refers to an extremely difficult and severe day.

The Almighty says: 'Indeed, we fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful' (Al-Insan 10).

Yawm qamṭarīr is a day when faces contract from difficulty.

Qamṭar in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Al-Insan : 10 Medinan

﴿إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِن رَّبِّنَا يَوْمًا عَبُوسًا قَمْطَرِيرًا﴾

Indeed, We fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful."

Words from the same root as Qamṭar

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 « Qamṭar » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qamṭar

Qamṭar in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qamṭar

What does « Qamṭar » mean in the Quran?