Discover the meaning of the word Rahṭ (رهط) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
رهط
Rahṭ
Root: ر - ه - ط
Creed (aqida) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Rahṭ
Al-raht: a group of less than ten people.
Some say it can mean up to forty.
Allah says: 'And there were in the city nine individuals (raht)' (An-Naml: 48).
They said, "O Shu'ayb, we do not understand much of what you say, and indeed, we consider you among us as weak. And if not for your family, we would have stoned you [to death]; and you are not to us one respected."
He said, "O my people, is my family more respected for power by you than Allah? But you put Him behind your backs [in neglect]. Indeed, my Lord is encompassing of what you do.
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.