What does « Qḍb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qḍb (قضب) 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.

قضب
Qḍb
Root: ق - ض - ب
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qḍb

Al-Qaḍb refers to cutting.

The Almighty says: 'And green fodder' (Abasa 28), meaning fresh grass that is cut for animals.

Al-qaḍīb is the tender cut branch.

Al-qaḍab is green fodder.

Qḍb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah 'Abasa : 28 Meccan
﴿وَعِنَبًا وَقَضْبًا﴾
And grapes and herbage

Words from the same root as Qḍb

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