What does « Wasq » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Wasq (وسق) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

وسق

Wasq

Root: س - ق

Creed (aqida) 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Wasq

Al-Wasq refers to gathering and loading.

The Almighty says: 'And by the night and what it gathers' (Al-Inshiqaq 17).

Wasaqa means to gather.

Al-mawsūq is the gathered.

Wasq in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Inshiqaq : 17 Meccan

﴿وَٱلَّيْلِ وَمَا وَسَقَ﴾

And [by] the night and what it envelops

Surah Al-Inshiqaq : 18 Meccan

﴿وَٱلْقَمَرِ إِذَا ٱتَّسَقَ﴾

And [by] the moon when it becomes full

Words from the same root as Wasq

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 « Wasq » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Wasq

Wasq in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Wasq

What does « Wasq » mean in the Quran?