Discover the meaning of the word ʿZā (عزا) 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.
عزا
ʿZā
Root: ع - ز
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of ʿZā
'Izin: meaning separate groups, singular 'izza.
Originally from 'aza (to console).
The Almighty says: 'in groups' (Al-Ma'arij 37).
People arrive on Judgment Day in separate groups.
ʿZā in the Quran (1)
Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Ma'arij : 37 Meccan
﴿عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ وَعَنِ ٱلشِّمَالِ عِزِينَ﴾
[To sit] on [your] right and [your] left in separate groups?
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.