What does « Thqab » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Thqab (ثقب) 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.

ثقب

Thqab

Root: ث - ق - ب

Creed (aqida) 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Thqab

Al-thâqib: the bright one that pierces with its light and brilliance what it falls upon.

Allah says: 'The piercing star (al-thâqib)' (At-Târiq: 3).

The star is called 'thâqib' because its intense light seems to pierce the darkness of night.

It may refer to a shooting star or a very bright star.

Thqab in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Distribution of verses by surah

As-Saffat 1

At-Tariq 1

Surah As-Saffat : 10 Meccan

﴿إِلَّا مَنْ خَطِفَ ٱلْخَطْفَةَ فَأَتْبَعَهُۥ شِهَابٌ ثَاقِبٌ﴾

Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].

Surah At-Tariq : 3 Meccan

﴿ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ﴾

It is the piercing star -

Words from the same root as Thqab

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 « Thqab » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Thqab

Thqab in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Thqab

What does « Thqab » mean in the Quran?