What does « Waqb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Waqb (وقب) 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.

وقب

Waqb

Root: ق - ب

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Waqb

Al-Wuqūb refers to entry and penetration.

The Almighty says: 'And from the evil of darkness when it settles' (Al-Falaq 3).

Waqaba means to penetrate.

Al-ghāsiq is the night when it enters.

Waqb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Falaq : 3 Meccan

﴿وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ﴾

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Words from the same root as Waqb

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 « Waqb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Waqb

Waqb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Waqb

What does « Waqb » mean in the Quran?