Discover the meaning of the word Heat / Freedom (حر) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
حر
Heat / Freedom
Root: ح - ر
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Heat / Freedom
Al-harâra (heat) is the opposite of coldness.
It is of two kinds: accidental heat in the air from celestial bodies, and natural heat of bodies like fire.
Allah says: 'They said: Do not go forth in the heat (harr)' (At-Tawba: 81).
O you who have believed, prescribed for you is legal retribution for those murdered - the free for the free, the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. But whoever overlooks from his brother anything, then there should be a suitable follow-up and payment to him with good conduct. This is an alleviation from your Lord and a mercy. But whoever transgresses after that will have a painful punishment.
Those who remained behind rejoiced in their staying [at home] after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah and disliked to strive with their wealth and their lives in the cause of Allah and said, "Do not go forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of Hell is more intensive in heat" - if they would but understand.
And Allah has made for you, from that which He has created, shadows and has made for you from the mountains, shelters and has made for you garments which protect you from the heat and garments which protect you from your [enemy in] battle. Thus does He complete His favor upon you that you might submit [to Him].