What does « Dham » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dham (ذأم) 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.

ذأم
Dham
Root: ذ - م
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dham

Allah says: 'Get out of here, blamed (madh'ûman)' (Al-A'râf: 18).

Madh'ûm: covered with blame and shame.

Iblis was expelled from Paradise, bearing eternal blame for his disobedience.

Dham in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-A'raf : 18 Meccan
﴿قَالَ ٱخْرُجْ مِنْهَا مَذْءُومًا مَّدْحُورًا لَّمَن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ﴾
[Allah] said, "Get out of Paradise, reproached and expelled. Whoever follows you among them - I will surely fill Hell with you, all together."

Words from the same root as Dham

ذم
Dham
أذي
Adhy
أي
Ay
ما
Mā
ها
Hā

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