What does « Ḍghn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḍghn (ضغن) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

ضغن

Ḍghn

Root: ض - غ - ن

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḍghn

Ad-dighn and ad-daghn: intense rancor, plural adghan.

The Almighty says: 'Allah will bring out their rancors' (Muhammad 29).

The rancor hidden in hypocrites' hearts will be revealed.

Ḍghn in the Quran (2)

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Surah Muhammad : 29 Medinan

﴿أَمْ حَسِبَ ٱلَّذِينَ فِى قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ أَن لَّن يُخْرِجَ ٱللَّهُ أَضْغَٰنَهُمْ﴾

Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would never expose their [feelings of] hatred?

Surah Muhammad : 37 Medinan

﴿إِن يَسْـَٔلْكُمُوهَا فَيُحْفِكُمْ تَبْخَلُوا۟ وَيُخْرِجْ أَضْغَٰنَكُمْ﴾

If He should ask you for them and press you, you would withhold, and He would expose your unwillingness.

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What does « Ḍghn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ḍghn

Ḍghn in the Quran (2)

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What does « Ḍghn » mean in the Quran?