What does « Ssuqm » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ssuqm (سقم) 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.

سقم

Ssuqm

Root: س - ق - م

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ssuqm

As-saqam and as-suqm: illness specific to the body, while al-marad can be for body and soul.

The Almighty says: 'I am ill' (As-Saffat 89) words of Ibrahim.

Saqim: the sick one.

Illness weakens the body and prevents its normal functions.

Ssuqm in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 89 Meccan

﴿فَقَالَ إِنِّى سَقِيمٌ﴾

And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."

Surah As-Saffat : 145 Meccan

﴿فَنَبَذْنَٰهُ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ سَقِيمٌ﴾

But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.

Words from the same root as Ssuqm

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 « Ssuqm » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ssuqm

Ssuqm in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Ssuqm

What does « Ssuqm » mean in the Quran?