What does « Mṭā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Mṭā (مطى) 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.

مطى
Mṭā
Root: م - ط
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Mṭā

At-Tamaṭṭy refers to extension.

The Almighty says: 'We have given them respite' (Maryam 75).

Maṭā means to extend.

Al-matā' is provision.

Tamaṭṭā means to enjoy a respite.

Mṭā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Qiyama : 33 Meccan
﴿ثُمَّ ذَهَبَ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهِۦ يَتَمَطَّىٰٓ
And then he went to his people, swaggering [in pride].

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