What does « Wafd » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Wafd (وفد) 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.

وفد

Wafd

Root: ف - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Wafd

Al-Wafd refers to the delegation.

The Almighty says: 'The Day We will gather the righteous to the Most Merciful as a delegation' (Maryam 85).

Wafada means to come as delegation.

Al-wāfid is the delegate.

Wafd in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Maryam : 85 Meccan

﴿يَوْمَ نَحْشُرُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ إِلَى ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ وَفْدًا﴾

On the Day We will gather the righteous to the Most Merciful as a delegation

Words from the same root as Wafd

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 5 Jumada al-Awwal
السبت 5 جمادى الأولى

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 « Wafd » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Wafd

Wafd in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Wafd

What does « Wafd » mean in the Quran?