What does « Qabuḥa » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qabuḥa (قبح) 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.

قبح

Qabuḥa

Root: ق - ب - ح

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qabuḥa

Al-Qubḥ is the opposite of ḥusn (beauty).

It applies to actions, beliefs, and appearances.

The Almighty says: 'And He will show them their ugliness' (Al-Hashr 15).

Qabbaḥahu Allah means Allah made him ugly.

Al-qabīḥ is what is blameworthy.

Qabuḥa in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Qasas : 42 Meccan

﴿وَأَتْبَعْنَٰهُمْ فِى هَٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ هُم مِّنَ ٱلْمَقْبُوحِينَ﴾

And We caused to overtake them in this world a curse, and on the Day of Resurrection they will be of the despised.

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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 « Qabuḥa » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qabuḥa

Qabuḥa in the Quran (1)

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What does « Qabuḥa » mean in the Quran?