What does « Natq » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Natq (نتق) 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.

نتق
Natq
Root: ن - ت - ق
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Natq

An-Natq refers to uprooting and lifting.

The Almighty says: 'And when We raised the mountain above them' (Al-A'raf 171).

Nataqa means to uproot and elevate.

Mount Sinai was raised above the Israelites.

Natq in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-A'raf : 171 Meccan
﴿وَإِذْ نَتَقْنَا ٱلْجَبَلَ فَوْقَهُمْ كَأَنَّهُۥ ظُلَّةٌ وَظَنُّوٓا۟ أَنَّهُۥ وَاقِعٌۢ بِهِمْ خُذُوا۟ مَآ ءَاتَيْنَٰكُم بِقُوَّةٍ وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ مَا فِيهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ﴾
And [mention] when We raised the mountain above them as if it was a dark cloud and they were certain that it would fall upon them, [and Allah said], "Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that you might fear Allah."

Words from the same root as Natq

ترق
Tarq
تقوى
Tqwā
تين
Ttīn
خنق
Khnaqa
ذقن
Dhaqan
رتق
Ratq
عتق
ʿtaq
عنت
ʿnut

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