What does « Waḥsh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Waḥsh (وحش) 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.

وحش

Waḥsh

Root: ح - ش

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Waḥsh

Al-Wahsh refers to the wild beast.

The Almighty says: 'And when the wild beasts are gathered' (At-Takwir 5).

Al-wuḥūsh are wild animals.

Al-waḥshī is the wild one.

Waḥsh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah At-Takwir : 5 Meccan

﴿وَإِذَا ٱلْوُحُوشُ حُشِرَتْ﴾

And when the wild beasts are gathered

Words from the same root as Waḥsh

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 « Waḥsh » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Waḥsh

Waḥsh in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Waḥsh

What does « Waḥsh » mean in the Quran?