What does « Dfaq » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dfaq (دفق) 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.

دفق

Dfaq

Root: د - ف - ق

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dfaq

Allah says: 'From a gushing fluid (dâfiq)' (At-Târiq: 6).

Dâfiq: flowing rapidly.

This verse recalls man's humble origin, created from a drop of sperm, to incite humility before his Creator.

Dfaq in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah At-Tariq : 6 Meccan

﴿خُلِقَ مِن مَّآءٍ دَافِقٍ﴾

He was created from a fluid, ejected,

Words from the same root as Dfaq

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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 « Dfaq » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Dfaq

Dfaq in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Dfaq

What does « Dfaq » mean in the Quran?