What does « Sabkh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sabkh (سبخ) 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.

سبخ

Sabkh

Root: س - ب - خ

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sabkh

It was recited: 'Indeed, for you during the day is prolonged occupation' (Al-Muzzammil 7) with sabkhan, meaning ample opportunity to devote yourself to affairs.

Sabbakha Allahu 'anhu means God lightened his burden.

As-sabkha: saline soil where nothing grows, used metaphorically for what is unproductive.

Sabkh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Muzzammil : 7 Meccan

﴿إِنَّ لَكَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ سَبْحًۭا طَوِيلًۭا﴾

Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.

Words from the same root as Sabkh

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 « Sabkh » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Sabkh

Sabkh in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Sabkh

What does « Sabkh » mean in the Quran?