Discover the meaning of the word Samar (سمر) in the Quran, with 4 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
سمر
Samar
Root: س - م - ر
Quranic language 4 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Samar
As-sumra: one of the composite colors between white and black.
As-samar: night conversation or the place of conversation.
The Almighty says: 'deliberating about it by night' (Al-Mu'minun 67).
As-samir: one who stays up at night in conversation.
They said, "We did not break our promise to you by our will, but we were made to carry burdens from the ornaments of the people [of Pharaoh], so we threw them [into the fire], and thus did the Samiri throw."
Surah Ta-Ha : 95 Meccan
﴿قَالَ فَمَا خَطْبُكَ يَٰسَٰمِرِىُّ﴾
[Moses] said, "And what is your case, O Samiri?"
Surah Al-Mu'minun : 67 Meccan
﴿مُسْتَكْبِرِينَ بِهِۦ سَٰمِرًا تَهْجُرُونَ﴾
In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.
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.