What does « Nūṣ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nūṣ (نوص) 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.

نوص

Nūṣ

Root: ن - ص

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nūṣ

An-Nawṣ refers to fleeing to escape.

The Almighty says: 'And it was not a time of escape' (Sad 3).

Nāṣa means to flee.

Al-manāṣ is the refuge.

Lāta ḥīna manāṣ means it is no longer time to escape.

Nūṣ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Sad : 3 Meccan

﴿كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّن قَرْنٍ فَنَادَوا۟ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٍ﴾

How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.

Words from the same root as Nūṣ

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 « Nūṣ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nūṣ

Nūṣ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nūṣ

What does « Nūṣ » mean in the Quran?