What does « Nasr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nasr (نسر) 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.

نسر

Nasr

Root: ن - س - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nasr

An-Nasr refers to the eagle or vulture.

The Almighty says: 'And Nasr' (Nuh 23), an idol worshipped by Noah's people.

Nasr was one of the five idols mentioned in Surah Nūḥ.

Nasr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Nuh : 23 Meccan

﴿وَقَالُوا۟ لَا تَذَرُنَّ ءَالِهَتَكُمْ وَلَا تَذَرُنَّ وَدًّا وَلَا سُوَاعًا وَلَا يَغُوثَ وَيَعُوقَ وَنَسْرًا﴾

And said, 'Never leave your gods and never leave Wadd or Suwa' or Yaghuth and Ya'uq and Nasr.

Words from the same root as Nasr

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

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 « Nasr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nasr

Nasr in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nasr

What does « Nasr » mean in the Quran?