What does « Ḥubuk » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḥubuk (حبك) 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.

حبك

Ḥubuk

Root: ح - ب - ك

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḥubuk

Allah says: 'By the sky with its pathways (dhât al-hubuk)' (Adh-Dhâriyât: 7).

Al-hubuk: the paths, traced routes.

Some say this refers to the orbits of celestial bodies.

Others see it as the beautiful ornaments of the sky.

The sky testifies to the perfection of divine creation.

Ḥubuk in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Adh-Dhariyat : 7 Meccan

﴿وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلْحُبُكِ﴾

By the heaven containing pathways,

Words from the same root as Ḥubuk

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 « Ḥubuk » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḥubuk

Ḥubuk in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ḥubuk

What does « Ḥubuk » mean in the Quran?