What does « Dduhma » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dduhma (دهم) 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.

دهم
Dduhma
Root: د - ه - م
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dduhma

Al-duhma: the blackness of night.

Also used for blackness of horses and herds.

The black night is 'dahma'.

A large army black with intensity is also 'dahmâ'.

Allah mentions nights and their darkness.

Dduhma in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Ar-Rahman : 64 Meccan
﴿مُدْهَآمَّتَانِ﴾
Dark green [in color].

Words from the same root as Dduhma

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر
هلال متناقص Waning Crescent Day 26.2 / 29.5
Illumination 12%
New moon in 3 days
أستغفر الله I seek forgiveness from Allah

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