What does « Quṭn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Quṭn (قطن) 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.

قطن

Quṭn

Root: ق - ط - ن

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Quṭn

Al-Quṭn is the known cotton.

Qaṭana bi-l-makān means to reside in a place.

The Almighty says: 'And of His signs is that the heaven and earth remain by His command' (Ar-Rum 25).

Al-muqāṭinūn are those who reside in a place.

Quṭn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 146 Meccan

﴿وَأَنۢبَتْنَا عَلَيْهِ شَجَرَةًۭ مِّن يَقْطِينٍۢ﴾

And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.

Words from the same root as Quṭn

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 « Quṭn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Quṭn

Quṭn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Quṭn

What does « Quṭn » mean in the Quran?