What does « Thbaṭa » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Thbaṭa (ثبط) 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.

ثبط

Thbaṭa

Root: ث - ب - ط

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Thbaṭa

Allah says: 'He made them lag behind (fa-thabbatahum) and it was said: Stay with those who stay' (At-Tawba: 46).

Al-tathbît: to discourage someone, slow them down, prevent them from acting.

Allah discouraged the hypocrites from going to battle because their presence would have harmed the believers.

Thbaṭa in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah At-Tawba : 46 Medinan

﴿وَلَوْ أَرَادُوا۟ ٱلْخُرُوجَ لَأَعَدُّوا۟ لَهُۥ عُدَّةً وَلَٰكِن كَرِهَ ٱللَّهُ ٱنۢبِعَاثَهُمْ فَثَبَّطَهُمْ وَقِيلَ ٱقْعُدُوا۟ مَعَ ٱلْقَٰعِدِينَ﴾

And if they had intended to go forth, they would have prepared for it [some] preparation. But Allah disliked their being sent, so He kept them back, and they were told, "Remain [behind] with those who remain."

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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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 « Thbaṭa » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Thbaṭa

Thbaṭa in the Quran (1)

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What does « Thbaṭa » mean in the Quran?