What does « Qmaʿ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qmaʿ (قمع) 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.

قمع

Qmaʿ

Root: ق - م - ع

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qmaʿ

Al-Qam' refers to repression and humiliation.

The Almighty says: 'They will be beaten with iron clubs' (Al-Hajj 21).

Maqāmi' are instruments of torture.

Qama'ahu means to repress and humiliate him violently.

Qmaʿ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Al-Hajj : 21 Medinan

﴿وَلَهُم مَّقَٰمِعُ مِنْ حَدِيدٍ﴾

And for [striking] them are maces of iron.

Words from the same root as Qmaʿ

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 « Qmaʿ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qmaʿ

Qmaʿ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qmaʿ

What does « Qmaʿ » mean in the Quran?