What does « Lqam » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lqam (لقم) 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.

لقم

Lqam

Root: ل - ق - م

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lqam

Al-Luqmah refers to the morsel.

Luqmān is the wise man mentioned in the surah bearing his name.

Laqqamahu means to put the morsel in his mouth.

Lqam in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 142 Meccan

﴿فَٱلْتَقَمَهُ ٱلْحُوتُ وَهُوَ مُلِيمٌ﴾

Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.

Words from the same root as Lqam

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 « Lqam » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Lqam

Lqam in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Lqam

What does « Lqam » mean in the Quran?