What does « Ndā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ndā (ندا) 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.

ندا
Ndā
Root: ن - د
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ndā

An-Nidā' refers to calling out loud.

The Almighty says: 'And when you call to prayer' (Al-Ma'idah 58).

Nādā means to call.

Al-munādī is the caller.

The Almighty says: 'And call upon your Lord' (Al-Furqan 77).

Ndā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Maryam : 73 Meccan
﴿وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَـٰتُنَا بَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَىُّ ٱلْفَرِيقَيْنِ خَيْرٌۭ مَّقَامًۭا وَأَحْسَنُ نَدِيًّۭا
And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who disbelieve say to those who believe, "Which of [our] two parties is best in position and best in association?"

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