What does « Sakb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sakb (سكب) 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.

سكب

Sakb

Root: س - ك - ب

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sakb

The Almighty says: 'and flowing water' (Al-Waqi'a 31), meaning continuously poured.

Al-inskibab: the pouring.

Water that pours continuously without stopping is maskub.

This describes the abundance of Paradise's blessings.

Sakb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Waqi'a : 31 Meccan

﴿وَمَآءٍ مَّسْكُوبٍ﴾

And water poured out

Words from the same root as Sakb

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 « Sakb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Sakb

Sakb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Sakb

What does « Sakb » mean in the Quran?