What does « Ṣūgh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣūgh (صوغ) 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.

صوغ

Ṣūgh

Root: ص - غ

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṣūgh

It was recited: saw' al-malik, meaning it was made of gold.

The Almighty says: 'the king's cup' (Yusuf 72).

As-siyagha: the shaping of gold and precious metals.

Joseph's cup was a crafted object.

Ṣūgh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Yusuf : 72 Meccan

﴿قَالُوا۟ نَفْقِدُ صُوَاعَ ٱلْمَلِكِ وَلِمَن جَآءَ بِهِۦ حِمْلُ بَعِيرٍۢ وَأَنَا۠ بِهِۦ زَعِيمٌۭ﴾

They said, "We are missing the measure of the king. And for he who produces it is [the reward of] a camel's load, and I am responsible for it."

Words from the same root as Ṣūgh

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 « Ṣūgh » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ṣūgh

Ṣūgh in the Quran (1)

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What does « Ṣūgh » mean in the Quran?