What does « Lqm » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lqm (لقم) 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.

لقم
Lqm
Root: ل - ق - م
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lqm

Al-Luqmah refers to the morsel.

Luqmān is the wise man mentioned in the surah bearing his name.

Laqqamahu means to put the morsel in his mouth.

Lqm in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah As-Saffat : 142 Meccan
﴿فَٱلْتَقَمَهُ ٱلْحُوتُ وَهُوَ مُلِيمٌ
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.

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