What does « Nghiḍ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nghiḍ (نغض) 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.

نغض

Nghiḍ

Root: ن - غ - ض

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nghiḍ

An-Naghḍ refers to head shaking in mockery.

The Almighty says: 'They will shake their heads at you' (Al-Isra 51).

Naghaḍa means to shake the head.

Al-inghāḍ can express refusal or mockery.

Nghiḍ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Isra : 51 Meccan

﴿أَوْ خَلْقًا مِّمَّا يَكْبُرُ فِى صُدُورِكُمْ فَسَيَقُولُونَ مَن يُعِيدُنَا قُلِ ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ فَسَيُنْغِضُونَ إِلَيْكَ رُءُوسَهُمْ وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هُوَ قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ قَرِيبًا﴾

Or [any] creation of that which is great within your breasts." And they will say, "Who will restore us?" Say, "He who brought you forth the first time." Then they will nod their heads toward you and say, "When is that?" Say, "Perhaps it will be soon -

Words from the same root as Nghiḍ

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 « Nghiḍ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nghiḍ

Nghiḍ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nghiḍ

What does « Nghiḍ » mean in the Quran?