What does « Shawb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Shawb (شوب) 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.

شوب

Shawb

Root: ش - ب

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Shawb

Ash-shawb: the mixing.

The Almighty says: 'a mixture of scalding water' (As-Saffat 67).

Mixing can be of two liquids or two qualities.

Punishment is a mixture of various torments, combining heat and bitterness.

Shawb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 67 Meccan

﴿ثُمَّ إِنَّ لَهُمْ عَلَيْهَا لَشَوْبًا مِّنْ حَمِيمٍ﴾

Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.

Words from the same root as Shawb

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الخميس 25 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 « Shawb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Shawb

Shawb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Shawb

What does « Shawb » mean in the Quran?