What does « Ḥrā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḥrā (حرى) 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.

حرى

Ḥrā

Root: ح - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḥrā

Harâ al-shay' yahrî: it headed toward its side.

Taharrâhu: he sought it, aimed for it.

Allah says: 'We have sought (taharraynâ) the right direction' (Al-Jinn: 14).

The jinn sought the truth after hearing the Quran.

Ḥrā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Jinn : 14 Meccan

﴿وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلْمُسْلِمُونَ وَمِنَّا ٱلْقَٰسِطُونَ فَمَنْ أَسْلَمَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ تَحَرَّوْا۟ رَشَدًا﴾

And among us are Muslims [in submission to Allah], and among us are the unjust. And whoever has become Muslim - those have sought out the right course.

Words from the same root as Ḥrā

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 « Ḥrā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḥrā

Ḥrā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ḥrā

What does « Ḥrā » mean in the Quran?