Discover the meaning of the word ʿFr (عفر) 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.
عفر
ʿFr
Root: ع - ف - ر
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of ʿFr
The Almighty says: 'A powerful djinn said' (An-Naml 39).
Al-'ifrit: the powerful and cunning among jinn.
The ifrit who offered to carry the Queen of Sheba's throne to Solomon represents great strength.
A powerful one from among the jinn said, "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place, and indeed, I am for this [task] strong and trustworthy."