What does « Matn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Matn (متن) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

متن
Matn
Root: م - ت - ن
Creed (aqida) 3 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Matn

Al-Matn refers to strength and solidity.

The Almighty says: 'Possessor of power' (Adh-Dhariyat 58), meaning Allah is the One whose strength is immense.

Al-matīn is the robust and powerful.

Matn in the Quran (3)

Meccan: 3 Medinan: 0
Distribution of verses by surah
Al-A'raf 1
Adh-Dhariyat 1
Al-Qalam 1
Surah Al-A'raf : 183 Meccan
﴿وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ﴾
And I will give them time. Indeed, my plan is firm.
Surah Adh-Dhariyat : 58 Meccan
﴿إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلرَّزَّاقُ ذُو ٱلْقُوَّةِ ٱلْمَتِينُ﴾
Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength.
Surah Al-Qalam : 45 Meccan
﴿وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ﴾
And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm.

Words from the same root as Matn

أمن
Amn
أنمل
Anml
تين
Ttīn
ثمن
Thman
حتم
Ḥatm
ختم
Khatm
زنم
Zannam
سمن
Sman

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Al-Ahzab 33:56

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