What does « Qasr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qasr (قسر) 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.

قسر

Qasr

Root: ق - س - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qasr

Al-Qasr refers to compulsion and force.

The Almighty says: 'No! We have dominated them' (Al-Mu'minun 75), meaning We overcame them by force.

Qasara 'alā al-amr means to force to do something.

Qasr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Muddaththir : 51 Meccan

﴿فَرَّتْ مِن قَسْوَرَةٍۭ﴾

Fleeing from a lion?

Words from the same root as Qasr

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

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

What does « Qasr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qasr

Qasr in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qasr

What does « Qasr » mean in the Quran?