What does « Rq » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rq (رق) 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.

رق

Root: ر - ق

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rq

Al-riqqa: like thinness.

But thinness is for what is thin by nature, and riqqa for what is refined.

Al-riqq: slavery.

Al-raqîq: the slave.

Al-mirqâq: what thins dough.

Rq in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah At-Tur : 3 Meccan

﴿فِى رَقٍّۢ مَّنشُورٍۢ﴾

In parchment spread open

Words from the same root as Rq

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 « Rq » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rq

Rq in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rq

What does « Rq » mean in the Quran?