What does « Kadḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kadḥ (كدح) 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.

كدح
Kadḥ
Root: ك - د - ح
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kadḥ

Al-Kadḥ refers to strenuous effort and intense labor.

The Almighty says: 'O mankind, you are laboring toward your Lord with exertion' (Al-Inshiqaq 6), meaning you work hard in this life.

Al-kādiḥ is one who toils at work.

Kadḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Inshiqaq : 6 Meccan
﴿يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدْحًا فَمُلَٰقِيهِ﴾
O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it.

Words from the same root as Kadḥ

أحد
Aḥd
جحد
Jaḥd
حبك
Ḥubuk
حدب
Ḥdab
حدث
Ḥdath
حدق
Ḥdaq
حرد
Ḥard
حرك
Ḥarrik

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