What does « Ṭṭawd » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṭṭawd (طود) 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.

طود

Ṭṭawd

Root: ط - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṭṭawd

The Almighty says: 'like a great mountain' (Ash-Shu'ara 63).

At-tawd: the high mountain.

When the sea split for Moses, the waters rose like mountains on each side.

Ṭṭawd in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ash-Shu'ara : 63 Meccan

﴿فَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَىٰ مُوسَىٰٓ أَنِ ٱضْرِب بِّعَصَاكَ ٱلْبَحْرَ فَٱنفَلَقَ فَكَانَ كُلُّ فِرْقٍ كَٱلطَّوْدِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ﴾

Then We inspired to Moses, "Strike with your staff the sea," and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
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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 « Ṭṭawd » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ṭṭawd

Ṭṭawd in the Quran (1)

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What does « Ṭṭawd » mean in the Quran?