What does « Ashr » mean in the Quran?

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

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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.

Ashr in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Qamar : 25 Meccan

﴿أَءُلْقِىَ ٱلذِّكْرُ عَلَيْهِ مِنۢ بَيْنِنَا بَلْ هُوَ كَذَّابٌ أَشِرٌ﴾

Has the message been sent down upon him from among us? Rather, he is an insolent liar."

Surah Al-Qamar : 26 Meccan

﴿سَيَعْلَمُونَ غَدًا مَّنِ ٱلْكَذَّابُ ٱلْأَشِرُ﴾

They will know tomorrow who is the insolent liar.

Words from the same root as Ashr

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What does « Ashr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ashr

Ashr in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Ashr

What does « Ashr » mean in the Quran?