What does « Khurṭ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Khurṭ (خرط) 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.

خرط

Khurṭ

Root: خ - ر - ط

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Khurṭ

Allah says: 'We will brand him on the snout (al-khurtûm)' (Al-Qalam: 16).

Al-khurtûm: the nose, snout.

Being branded on the nose is permanent humiliation.

This verse threatens an arrogant disbeliever with humiliating punishment.

Khurṭ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Qalam : 16 Meccan

﴿سَنَسِمُهُۥ عَلَى ٱلْخُرْطُومِ﴾

We will brand him upon the snout.

Words from the same root as Khurṭ

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 « Khurṭ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Khurṭ

Khurṭ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Khurṭ

What does « Khurṭ » mean in the Quran?