What does « Turath » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Turath (ترث) 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.

ترث

Turath

Root: ت - ر - ث

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Turath

Allah says: 'And you consume the inheritance (al-turâth)' (Al-Fajr: 19).

Its origin is 'wirâth', from the verb 'waritha' (to inherit).

The tâ' replaces the wâw.

Inheritance refers to property transmitted from the dead to the living.

The Quran criticizes those who devour the inheritance of orphans and the weak.

Turath in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Fajr : 19 Meccan

﴿وَتَأْكُلُونَ ٱلتُّرَاثَ أَكْلًۭا لَّمًّۭا﴾

And you consume inheritance, devouring [it] altogether,

Words from the same root as Turath

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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 « Turath » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Turath

Turath in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Turath

What does « Turath » mean in the Quran?