What does « Rkhā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rkhā (رخا) 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.

رخا

Rkhā

Root: ر - خ

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rkhā

Al-rukhâ': the soft one.

From 'shay' rikhw' (soft thing).

Allah says: 'The gentle wind (rukhâ'an)' (Sâd: 36).

Wind was subjected to Solomon, blowing gently at his command for his journeys.

Rkhā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Sad : 36 Meccan

﴿فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ﴾

So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

Words from the same root as Rkhā

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 « Rkhā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rkhā

Rkhā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rkhā

What does « Rkhā » mean in the Quran?