What does « Kdā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kdā (كدى) 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.

كدى

Kdā

Root: ك - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kdā

Akdā means to give little after promising much, or to stop giving.

The Almighty says: 'And gave a little and then stopped' (An-Najm 34).

Al-mukdī is one who stops after starting.

It is a form of stinginess.

Kdā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Najm : 34 Meccan

﴿وَأَعْطَىٰ قَلِيلًا وَأَكْدَىٰٓ﴾

And gave a little and [then] refrained?

Words from the same root as Kdā

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

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.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Kdā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kdā

Kdā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kdā

What does « Kdā » mean in the Quran?