Discover the meaning of the word Ashr (أشر) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
أشر
Ashr
Root: ء - ش - ر
Quranic language 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
📖 1 min read
Definition of Ashr
Al-ashar (excessive arrogance): the excess of pride.
Ashira ya'sharu asharan: to be excessively arrogant.
Allah says: 'They will know tomorrow who is the arrogant liar (al-ashir)' (Al-Qamar: 26).
Al-ashar is more intense than batar (pride), and batar is more intense than joy.