What does « ʿSʿS » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word ʿSʿS (عسعس) 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.

عسعس
ʿSʿS
Root: ع - س - ع
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

📖 1 min read

Definition of ʿSʿS

The Almighty says: 'By the night when it covers' (At-Takwir 17), meaning when it arrives and settles. 'As'asa: arriving or departing.

Context determines the meaning.

Night advancing then retreating is among divine signs.

ʿSʿS in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah At-Takwir : 17 Meccan
﴿وَٱلَّيْلِ إِذَا عَسْعَسَ
And by the night as it closes in

Words from the same root as ʿSʿS

Share

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 1 Rabi' al-Awwal
السبت 1 ربيع الأول
هلال جديد New Moon Day 1.8 / 29.5
Illumination 3%
Full moon in 13 days
أستغفر الله I seek forgiveness from Allah