What does « Ḍabḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḍabḥ (ضبح) 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.

ضبح

Ḍabḥ

Root: ض - ب - ح

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḍabḥ

The Almighty says: 'By the panting coursers' (Al-Adiyat 1).

It is said: ad-dabh is the breathing of horses while running, the sound they emit from effort.

War horses panted during raids.

Ḍabḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-'Adiyat : 1 Meccan

﴿وَٱلْعَٰدِيَٰتِ ضَبْحًا﴾

By the racers, panting,

Words from the same root as Ḍabḥ

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 « Ḍabḥ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḍabḥ

Ḍabḥ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ḍabḥ

What does « Ḍabḥ » mean in the Quran?