What does « Ṣwf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣwf (صوف) 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.

صوف

Ṣwf

Root: ص - ف

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṣwf

The Almighty says: 'From their wool, their fur and their hair, furnishings and goods' (An-Nahl 80).

As-suf: sheep's wool.

Animal fibers are used to make clothing and utensils.

Ṣwf in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Nahl : 80 Meccan

﴿وَٱللَّهُ جَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنۢ بُيُوتِكُمْ سَكَنًا وَجَعَلَ لَكُم مِّن جُلُودِ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ بُيُوتًا تَسْتَخِفُّونَهَا يَوْمَ ظَعْنِكُمْ وَيَوْمَ إِقَامَتِكُمْ وَمِنْ أَصْوَافِهَا وَأَوْبَارِهَا وَأَشْعَارِهَآ أَثَٰثًا وَمَتَٰعًا إِلَىٰ حِينٍ﴾

And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest and made for you from the hides of the animals tents which you find light on your day of travel and your day of encampment; and from their wool, fur and hair is furnishing and enjoyment for a time.