Discover the meaning of the word Afq (أفق) 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.
أفق
Afq
Root: ء - ف - ق
Quranic language 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Afq
Al-ufuq (the horizon): the limit of what sight can perceive of sky and earth.
Plural 'âfâq'.
Allah says: 'And he is at the highest horizon' (An-Najm: 7), 'He saw him at the clear horizon' (At-Takwîr: 23), 'We will show them Our signs in the horizons' (Fussilat: 53).
We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is, over all things, a Witness?
Surah An-Najm : 7 Meccan
﴿وَهُوَ بِٱلْأُفُقِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ﴾
While he was in the higher [part of the] horizon.
Surah At-Takwir : 23 Meccan
﴿وَلَقَدْ رَءَاهُ بِٱلْأُفُقِ ٱلْمُبِينِ﴾
And he has already seen Gabriel in the clear horizon.
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.