Discover the meaning of the word Qḥm (قحم) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
قحم
Qḥm
Root: ق - ح - م
Quranic language 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Qḥm
Al-Qaḥm refers to abruptly entering a difficult matter without caution.
The Almighty says: 'But he has not broken through the difficult pass' (Al-Balad 11), meaning the arduous path of obedience.
Iqtaḥama means to resolutely engage in difficulty.