What does « Qaṭf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qaṭf (قطف) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

قطف

Qaṭf

Root: ق - ط - ف

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qaṭf

Al-Qaṭf refers to picking fruits.

The Almighty says: 'And its pickings will be within reach' (Al-Insan 14), meaning the fruits will be easily accessible for picking.

Al-quṭūf is the plural of qiṭf, the harvested fruits.

Qaṭf in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 1

Distribution of verses by surah

Al-Haqqa 1

Al-Insan 1

Surah Al-Haqqa : 23 Meccan

﴿قُطُوفُهَا دَانِيَةٌ﴾

Its [fruit] to be picked hanging near.

Surah Al-Insan : 14 Medinan

﴿وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا﴾

And near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.

Words from the same root as Qaṭf

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 « Qaṭf » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qaṭf

Qaṭf in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Qaṭf

What does « Qaṭf » mean in the Quran?