What does « Maʿz » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Maʿz (معز) 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.

معز

Maʿz

Root: م - ع - ز

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Maʿz

Al-Ma'z and al-mi'zā refer to goats.

The Almighty says: 'And of goats, two' (Al-An'am 143).

Al-ma'z is part of small livestock, along with sheep.

Goats are mentioned among lawful animals.

Maʿz in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-An'am : 143 Meccan

﴿ثَمَٰنِيَةَ أَزْوَٰجٍ مِّنَ ٱلضَّأْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ وَمِنَ ٱلْمَعْزِ ٱثْنَيْنِ قُلْ ءَآلذَّكَرَيْنِ حَرَّمَ أَمِ ٱلْأُنثَيَيْنِ أَمَّا ٱشْتَمَلَتْ عَلَيْهِ أَرْحَامُ ٱلْأُنثَيَيْنِ نَبِّـُٔونِى بِعِلْمٍ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ﴾

[They are] eight mates - of the sheep, two and of the goats, two. Say, "Is it the two males He has forbidden or the two females or that which the wombs of the two females contain? Inform me with knowledge, if you should be truthful."

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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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 « Maʿz » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Maʿz

Maʿz in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Maʿz

What does « Maʿz » mean in the Quran?