Discover the meaning of the word Dk (دك) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
دك
Dk
Root: د - ك
Creed (aqida) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Dk
Al-dakk: soft flat land.
One says 'dakkahu dakkan' (he flattened it).
Allah says: 'And the earth and mountains will be lifted and crushed (dukkatâ) with a single blow' (Al-Hâqqa: 14).
And when Moses arrived at Our appointed time and his Lord spoke to him, he said, "My Lord, show me [Yourself] that I may look at You." [Allah] said, "You will not see Me, but look at the mountain; if it should remain in place, then you will see Me." But when his Lord appeared to the mountain, He rendered it level, and Moses fell unconscious. And when he awoke, he said, "Exalted are You! I have repented to You, and I am the first of the believers."
Surah Al-Fajr : 21 Meccan
﴿كَلَّآ إِذَا دُكَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ دَكًّۭا دَكًّۭا﴾
No! When the earth has been leveled - pounded and crushed -
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.