What does « Ṭf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṭf (طف) 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.

طف
Ṭf
Root: ط - ف
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṭf

At-tafif: the insignificant thing.

From this comes at-tafaffa for what does not count.

The Almighty says: 'Woe to the defrauders' (Al-Mutaffifin 1).

At-tatfif: diminishing measure or weight by cheating on small amounts.

Ṭf in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Mutaffifin : 1 Meccan
﴿وَيْلٌۭ لِّلْمُطَفِّفِينَ﴾
Woe to those who give less [than due],

Words from the same root as Ṭf

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