What does « Msad » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Msad (مسد) 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.

مسد

Msad

Root: م - س - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Msad

Al-Masad refers to twisted palm fiber.

The Almighty says: 'Around her neck a rope of twisted fiber' (Al-Masad 5), describing Abū Lahab's wife.

Surah Al-Masad takes its name from this word.

Msad in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Masad : 5 Meccan

﴿فِى جِيدِهَا حَبْلٌ مِّن مَّسَدٍۭ﴾

Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber.

Words from the same root as Msad

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 « Msad » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Msad

Msad in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Msad

What does « Msad » mean in the Quran?