What does « Hshsh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Hshsh (هشش) 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.

هشش
Hshsh
Root: ه - ش - ش
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Hshsh

Al-Hashsh refers to beating leaves to make them fall.

The Almighty says: 'I use it to beat down leaves for my sheep' (Ta-Ha 18).

Hashsha means to make leaves fall.

Hshsh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Ta-Ha : 18 Meccan
﴿قَالَ هِىَ عَصَاىَ أَتَوَكَّؤُا۟ عَلَيْهَا وَأَهُشُّ بِهَا عَلَىٰ غَنَمِى وَلِىَ فِيهَا مَـَٔارِبُ أُخْرَىٰ
He said, "It is my staff; I lean upon it, and I bring down leaves for my sheep and I have therein other uses."

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