Discover the meaning of the word Zhd (زهد) 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.
زهد
Zhd
Root: ز - ه - د
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Zhd
Az-zahid: the insignificant thing.
Az-zahid fi shay: one who turns away from something and is content with the minimum of it.
The Almighty says: 'They sold him for a reduced price' (Yusuf 20), meaning having little desire for him and few demands.
Az-zuhd and az-zahada: being content with the minimum.