Discover the meaning of the word Qaws (قوس) 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.
قوس
Qaws
Root: ق - س
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Qaws
Al-Qaws refers to the bow.
The Almighty says: 'He was at a distance of two bows' (An-Najm 9).
Qaws quzaḥ is the rainbow.
The Almighty swears by the bow as a sign of power.
Al-qawwās is the bow maker.
Qaws in the Quran (1)
Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah An-Najm : 9 Meccan
﴿فَكَانَ قَابَ قَوْسَيْنِ أَوْ أَدْنَىٰ﴾
And was at a distance of two bow lengths or nearer.
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.