What does « ʿIḍīn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word ʿIḍīn (عضه) 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.

عضه

ʿIḍīn

Root: ع - ض - ه

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of ʿIḍīn

The Almighty says: 'They have made the Quran into portions' (Al-Hijr 91), meaning separated.

The expression may also come from 'idah (lie).

Dividing the Quran by accepting some parts and rejecting others is blameworthy.

ʿIḍīn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Hijr : 91 Meccan

﴿ٱلَّذِينَ جَعَلُوا۟ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ عِضِينَ﴾

Who have made the Qur'an into portions.

Words from the same root as ʿIḍīn

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 « ʿIḍīn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of ʿIḍīn

ʿIḍīn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as ʿIḍīn

What does « ʿIḍīn » mean in the Quran?