Discover the meaning of the word Bhm (بهم) 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.
بهم
Bhm
Root: ب - ه - م
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Bhm
Al-bahîma (animal): any quadruped, so named for its confused (mubham) nature.
Plural 'bahâ'im'.
Allah says: 'The beast (bahîmat) of cattle' (Al-Mâ'ida: 1).
O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts. Lawful for you are the animals of grazing livestock except for that which is recited to you [in this Qur'an] - hunting not being permitted while you are in the state of ihram. Indeed, Allah ordains what He intends.
That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.
And for all religion We have appointed a rite [of sacrifice] that they may mention the name of Allah over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. For your god is one God, so to Him submit. And, [O Muhammad], give good tidings to the humble [before their Lord]