What does « Nafth » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nafth (نفث) 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.

نفث

Nafth

Root: ن - ف - ث

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nafth

An-Nafth refers to light blowing with saliva.

The Almighty says: 'And from the evil of the blowers in knots' (Al-Falaq 4).

Nafatha means to blow lightly.

It is used in sorcery.

Nafth in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Falaq : 4 Meccan

﴿وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ﴾

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Words from the same root as Nafth

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 « Nafth » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nafth

Nafth in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nafth

What does « Nafth » mean in the Quran?