What does « ʿabqar » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word ʿabqar (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

ʿabqar

Root: ع - ب - ق

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of ʿabqar

'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.

ʿabqar 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.

Words from the same root as ʿabqar

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sun 28 Rabi' al-Thani
الأحد 28 ربيع الآخر

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 « ʿabqar » mean in the Quran?

Definition of ʿabqar

ʿabqar in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as ʿabqar

What does « ʿabqar » mean in the Quran?