What does « Haḍm » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Haḍm (هضم) 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.

هضم

Haḍm

Root: ه - ض - م

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Haḍm

Al-Haḍm refers to reduction and oppression.

The Almighty says: 'He will fear neither injustice nor deprivation' (Ta-Ha 112).

Haḍamahu means to wrong him.

Al-mahḍūm is the wronged one.

Haḍm in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Distribution of verses by surah

Ta-Ha 1

Ash-Shu'ara 1

Surah Ta-Ha : 112 Meccan

﴿وَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَا يَخَافُ ظُلْمًا وَلَا هَضْمًا﴾

But he who does of righteous deeds while he is a believer - he will neither fear injustice nor deprivation.

Surah Ash-Shu'ara : 148 Meccan

﴿وَزُرُوعٍ وَنَخْلٍ طَلْعُهَا هَضِيمٌ﴾

And fields of crops and palm trees with softened fruit?

Words from the same root as Haḍm

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 « Haḍm » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Haḍm

Haḍm in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Haḍm

What does « Haḍm » mean in the Quran?