What does « Sbkh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sbkh (سبخ) 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.

سبخ
Sbkh
Root: س - ب - خ
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sbkh

It was recited: 'Indeed, for you during the day is prolonged occupation' (Al-Muzzammil 7) with sabkhan, meaning ample opportunity to devote yourself to affairs.

Sabbakha Allahu 'anhu means God lightened his burden.

As-sabkha: saline soil where nothing grows, used metaphorically for what is unproductive.

Sbkh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Muzzammil : 7 Meccan
﴿إِنَّ لَكَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ سَبْحًۭا طَوِيلًۭا
Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.

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