What does « Waḍn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Waḍn (وضن) 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.

وضن

Waḍn

Root: ض - ن

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Waḍn

Al-Waḍn refers to tight weaving.

The Almighty says: 'On woven beds' (Al-Waqi'ah 15).

Mawḍūnah are beds with tight threads.

Al-waḍn is solid interlacing.

Waḍn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Waqi'a : 15 Meccan

﴿عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مَّوْضُونَةٍ﴾

On thrones woven [with ornament],

Words from the same root as Waḍn

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Tue 22 Jumada al-Awwal
الثلاثاء 22 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 « Waḍn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Waḍn

Waḍn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Waḍn

What does « Waḍn » mean in the Quran?