What does « Nnaḥb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nnaḥb (نحب) 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.

نحب

Nnaḥb

Root: ن - ح - ب

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nnaḥb

An-Naḥb refers to the vow and fixed term.

The Almighty says: 'Among them are those who have fulfilled their vow' (Al-Ahzab 23), meaning they fulfilled their pledge unto death.

Qaḍā naḥbahu means to die.

Nnaḥb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Al-Ahzab : 23 Medinan

﴿مِّنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا۟ مَا عَٰهَدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ فَمِنْهُم مَّن قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُۥ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَنتَظِرُ وَمَا بَدَّلُوا۟ تَبْدِيلًا﴾

Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death], and among them is he who awaits [his chance]. And they did not alter [the terms of their commitment] by any alteration -

Words from the same root as Nnaḥb

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 « Nnaḥb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nnaḥb

Nnaḥb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nnaḥb

What does « Nnaḥb » mean in the Quran?