What does « ʿBqr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word ʿBqr (عبقر) 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.

عبقر
ʿBqr
Root: ع - ب - ق
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of ʿBqr

'Abqar: it is said to be a place of jinn to which is attributed everything rare among humans, animals and fabrics.

The Almighty says: 'reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets' (Ar-Rahman 76). 'Abqari: of exceptional quality.

ʿBqr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Ar-Rahman : 76 Meccan
﴿مُتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَىٰ رَفْرَفٍ خُضْرٍ وَعَبْقَرِىٍّ حِسَانٍ
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.

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