What does « Rfad » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rfad (رفد) 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.

رفد

Rfad

Root: ر - ف - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rfad

Al-rifd: help and gift.

Al-rafd is the act of helping.

Al-râfida: what supports the tent.

Allah says: 'What an evil gift (rifdan) for those followed' (Hûd: 99).

The curse accompanies the damned.

Rfad in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Hud : 99 Meccan

﴿وَأُتْبِعُوا۟ فِى هَٰذِهِۦ لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ بِئْسَ ٱلرِّفْدُ ٱلْمَرْفُودُ﴾

And they were followed in this [world] with a curse and on the Day of Resurrection. And wretched is the gift which is given.

Words from the same root as Rfad

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 « Rfad » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rfad

Rfad in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rfad

What does « Rfad » mean in the Quran?