What does « Basaqa » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Basaqa (بسق) 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.

بسق

Basaqa

Root: ب - س - ق

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Basaqa

Allah says: 'And tall palm trees (bâsiqât) with fruit arranged in layers' (Qâf: 10).

Bâsiqât means: tall, lofty.

Al-busûq refers to height and elevation.

One says 'basaqa al-nakhlu' when the palm tree rises high into the sky.

This term highlights the majesty of divine creation.

Basaqa in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Qaf : 10 Meccan

﴿وَٱلنَّخْلَ بَاسِقَٰتٍ لَّهَا طَلْعٌ نَّضِيدٌ﴾

And lofty palm trees having fruit arranged in layers -

Words from the same root as Basaqa

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 « Basaqa » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Basaqa

Basaqa in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Basaqa

What does « Basaqa » mean in the Quran?