Discover the meaning of the word ʿRā (عرى) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
عرى
ʿRā
Root: ع - ر
Quranic language 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of ʿRā
One says: 'ariya min thawbihi ya'ra, he is 'arin and 'uryan (naked).
The Almighty says: 'You will not be hungry nor naked' (Ta-Ha 118). 'The firmest handhold' (Al-Baqara 256).
The handhold is that by which something is grasped.
ʿRā in the Quran (3)
Meccan: 3 Medinan: 0
Distribution of verses by surah
Ta-Ha1
As-Saffat1
Al-Qalam1
Surah Ta-Ha : 118 Meccan
﴿إِنَّ لَكَ أَلَّا تَجُوعَ فِيهَا وَلَا تَعْرَىٰ﴾
Indeed, it is [promised] for you not to be hungry therein or be unclothed.
Surah As-Saffat : 145 Meccan
﴿فَنَبَذْنَٰهُ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ سَقِيمٌ﴾
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
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.