What does « Wfiḍ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Wfiḍ (وفض) 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.

وفض

Wfiḍ

Root: ف - ض

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Wfiḍ

Al-Īfāḍ refers to rapid running.

The Almighty says: 'They will emerge from the graves rapidly' (Al-Ma'arij 43).

Awfaḍa means to hasten.

Al-mūfiḍūn are those who hasten.

It is the rush toward the gathering.

Wfiḍ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Ma'arij : 43 Meccan

﴿يَوْمَ يَخْرُجُونَ مِنَ ٱلْأَجْدَاثِ سِرَاعًا كَأَنَّهُمْ إِلَىٰ نُصُبٍ يُوفِضُونَ﴾

The Day they will emerge from the graves rapidly as if they were, toward an erected idol, hastening.

Words from the same root as Wfiḍ

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 « Wfiḍ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Wfiḍ

Wfiḍ in the Quran (1)

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What does « Wfiḍ » mean in the Quran?