What does « Ttafth » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ttafth (تفث) 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.

تفث
Ttafth
Root: ت - ف - ث
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ttafth

Allah says: 'Then let them end their state of consecration (tafathahum)' (Al-Hajj: 29).

That is: let them remove the dirt accumulated during ihrâm.

Al-tafath refers to the state of bodily neglect: uncut hair, untrimmed nails, dust from travel.

The pilgrim ends it after the rites.

Ttafth in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1
Surah Al-Hajj : 29 Medinan
﴿ثُمَّ لْيَقْضُوا۟ تَفَثَهُمْ وَلْيُوفُوا۟ نُذُورَهُمْ وَلْيَطَّوَّفُوا۟ بِٱلْبَيْتِ ٱلْعَتِيقِ﴾
Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House."

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