What does « Ḥnidh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḥnidh (حنذ) 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.

حنذ

Ḥnidh

Root: ح - ن - ذ

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḥnidh

Allah says: 'He came with a roasted calf (hanîdh)' (Hûd: 69).

Hanîdh: roasted between two hot stones.

This is the cooking method used by Ibrahim to serve his guests (the angels).

Ibrahim's hospitality is a model to follow.

Ḥnidh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Hud : 69 Meccan

﴿وَلَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ بِٱلْبُشْرَىٰ قَالُوا۟ سَلَٰمًا قَالَ سَلَٰمٌ فَمَا لَبِثَ أَن جَآءَ بِعِجْلٍ حَنِيذٍ﴾

And certainly did Our messengers come to Abraham with good tidings; they said, "Peace." He said, "Peace," and did not delay in bringing [them] a roasted calf.

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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 « Ḥnidh » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḥnidh

Ḥnidh in the Quran (1)

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What does « Ḥnidh » mean in the Quran?