What does « Rda » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rda (ردأ) 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.

ردأ

Rda

Root: ر - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rda

Al-rid': one who follows another to help him.

Allah says: 'My brother Harûn, he is more eloquent than me, send him as an assistant (rid'an)' (Al-Qasas: 34).

Moses asked for Harûn as support in his mission.

Rda in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Qasas : 34 Meccan

﴿وَأَخِى هَٰرُونُ هُوَ أَفْصَحُ مِنِّى لِسَانًا فَأَرْسِلْهُ مَعِىَ رِدْءًا يُصَدِّقُنِىٓ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ أَن يُكَذِّبُونِ﴾

And my brother Aaron is more fluent than me in tongue, so send him with me as support, verifying me. Indeed, I fear that they will deny me."

Words from the same root as Rda

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 « Rda » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rda

Rda in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rda

What does « Rda » mean in the Quran?