Discover the meaning of the word Sāq (ساق) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
ساق
Sāq
Root: س - ق
Creed (aqida) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Sāq
Sawq al-ibil: gathering and driving camels.
One says: I drove them and they followed.
As-sayiqa: what is driven ahead.
The Almighty says: 'And the sky will be brought' (Az-Zumar 71): the people of Paradise will be led there honorably.
As-saq: the leg. 'When the leg will be intertwined with the leg' (Al-Qiyama 29) refers to the agony of death.
She was told, "Enter the palace." But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, "Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass." She said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds."
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.