What does « Ḍḍayr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḍḍayr (ضير) 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.

ضير

Ḍḍayr

Root: ض - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḍḍayr

Ad-dayr: the harm.

One says: he harmed him.

The Almighty says: 'No harm will touch you' (Al 'Imran 111). 'This does not harm them at all' (Al 'Imran 177).

Divine protection preserves sincere believers from harm.

Ḍḍayr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ash-Shu'ara : 50 Meccan

﴿قَالُوا۟ لَا ضَيْرَ إِنَّآ إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا مُنقَلِبُونَ﴾

They said, "No harm. Indeed, to our Lord we will return.

Words from the same root as Ḍḍayr

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

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 « Ḍḍayr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḍḍayr

Ḍḍayr in the Quran (1)

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What does « Ḍḍayr » mean in the Quran?