What does « Ṣūfa » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣūfa (صوف) 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.

صوف

Ṣūfa

Root: ص - ف

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṣūfa

The Almighty says: 'From their wool, their fur and their hair, furnishings and goods' (An-Nahl 80).

As-suf: sheep's wool.

Animal fibers are used to make clothing and utensils.

Ṣūfa in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Nahl : 80 Meccan

﴿وَٱللَّهُ جَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنۢ بُيُوتِكُمْ سَكَنًا وَجَعَلَ لَكُم مِّن جُلُودِ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ بُيُوتًا تَسْتَخِفُّونَهَا يَوْمَ ظَعْنِكُمْ وَيَوْمَ إِقَامَتِكُمْ وَمِنْ أَصْوَافِهَا وَأَوْبَارِهَا وَأَشْعَارِهَآ أَثَٰثًا وَمَتَٰعًا إِلَىٰ حِينٍ﴾

And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest and made for you from the hides of the animals tents which you find light on your day of travel and your day of encampment; and from their wool, fur and hair is furnishing and enjoyment for a time.

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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 « Ṣūfa » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ṣūfa

Ṣūfa in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ṣūfa

What does « Ṣūfa » mean in the Quran?