What does « Ṣṣafn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣṣafn (صفن) 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.

صفن

Ṣṣafn

Root: ص - ف - ن

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṣṣafn

As-safn: joining two things by pressing them together.

One says: the horse standing on three legs.

The Almighty says: 'the standing horses, well-trained' (Sad 31).

Horses that stand well are a sign of nobility and training.

Ṣṣafn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Sad : 31 Meccan

﴿إِذْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ ٱلصَّٰفِنَٰتُ ٱلْجِيَادُ﴾

[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.

Words from the same root as Ṣṣafn

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 « Ṣṣafn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ṣṣafn

Ṣṣafn in the Quran (1)

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What does « Ṣṣafn » mean in the Quran?