What does « Buẓr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Buẓr (بظر) in the Quran, with 0 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

بظر
Buẓr
Root: ب - ظ - ر
Creed (aqida)

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Buẓr

In some readings: 'And Allah brought you out of the wombs (buzûr) of your mothers'.

This is the plural of 'bazâra'.

This variant reading uses 'buzûr' instead of 'butûn' (bellies) in the known verse.

Both terms refer to the place of gestation and birth of the human being.

Words from the same root as Buẓr

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