What does « Lhama » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lhama (لهم) 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.

لهم

Lhama

Root: ل - ه - م

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lhama

Al-Ilhām refers to divine inspiration placed in the heart.

The Almighty says: 'And He inspired it with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Ash-Shams 8).

Alhama means to inspire.

Al-ilhām differs from revelation (waḥy).

Lhama in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ash-Shams : 8 Meccan

﴿فَأَلْهَمَهَا فُجُورَهَا وَتَقْوَىٰهَا﴾

And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and its righteousness,

Words from the same root as Lhama

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 « Lhama » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Lhama

Lhama in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Lhama

What does « Lhama » mean in the Quran?