What does « Dithr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dithr (دثر) 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.

دثر

Dithr

Root: د - ث - ر

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dithr

Allah says: 'O you who are wrapped up (al-muddaththir)' (Al-Muddaththir: 1).

The origin is 'al-mutadaththir': one who wraps himself in a garment (dithâr).

The Prophet ﷺ was wrapped after the fright of the first revelation.

Dithr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Muddaththir : 1 Meccan

﴿يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمُدَّثِّرُ﴾

O you who covers himself [with a garment],

Words from the same root as Dithr

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 26 Rabi' al-Thani
الجمعة 26 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 « Dithr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Dithr

Dithr in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Dithr

What does « Dithr » mean in the Quran?