What does « Kadar » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kadar (كدر) 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.

كدر

Kadar

Root: ك - د - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kadar

Al-Kadar refers to turbidity and the muddiness of water.

The Almighty says: 'When the stars are scattered' (Al-Infitar 2), meaning dimmed and dispersed.

Kadira al-mā' means the water became turbid.

Kadar in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah At-Takwir : 2 Meccan

﴿وَإِذَا ٱلنُّجُومُ ٱنكَدَرَتْ﴾

And when the stars fall, dispersing,

Words from the same root as Kadar

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 « Kadar » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kadar

Kadar in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kadar

What does « Kadar » mean in the Quran?