What does « Rj » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rj (رج) 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.

رج

Root: ر - ج

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rj

Al-rajj: shaking something and disturbing it.

One says 'rajjahu yarujjuhu'.

Allah says: 'When the earth is shaken (rujjat) violently' (Al-Wâqi'a: 4).

The final shaking announces the Day of Judgment.

Rj in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Waqi'a : 4 Meccan

﴿إِذَا رُجَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ رَجًّۭا﴾

When the earth is shaken with convulsion

Words from the same root as Rj

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 « Rj » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rj

Rj in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rj

What does « Rj » mean in the Quran?