Discover the meaning of the word Ḥṭb (حطب) 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.
حطب
Ḥṭb
Root: ح - ط - ب
Quranic language 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ḥṭb
Allah says: 'They will be firewood (hatab) for Hell' (Al-Jinn: 15).
Hatab: what is prepared to kindle fire.
Disbelievers will be Hell's fuel, feeding its fire with their own bodies and the idols they worshipped.