Discover the meaning of the word Dhab (ذب) 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.
ذب
Dhab
Root: ذ - ب
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Dhab
Al-dhubâb: the known flying insect (fly).
Allah says: 'The fly (al-dhubâb) takes something from them' (Al-Hajj: 73).
Idols cannot recover what flies take from them, showing their total powerlessness.
O people, an example is presented, so listen to it. Indeed, those you invoke besides Allah will never create [as much as] a fly, even if they gathered together for that purpose. And if the fly should steal away from them a [tiny] thing, they could not recover it from him. Weak are the pursuer and pursued.
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.