What does « Kabd » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kabd (كبد) 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.

كبد

Kabd

Root: ك - ب - د

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kabd

Al-Kabd refers to the liver.

The Almighty says: 'We have certainly created man into hardship' (Al-Balad 4).

Al-mukābadah is difficult effort.

Al-kabd is also the middle of something, like kabd as-samā' (the middle of the sky).

Kabd in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Balad : 4 Meccan

﴿لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ فِى كَبَدٍ﴾

We have certainly created man into hardship.

Words from the same root as Kabd

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 27 Rabi' al-Thani
السبت 27 ربيع الآخر

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 « Kabd » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kabd

Kabd in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kabd

What does « Kabd » mean in the Quran?