Discover the meaning of the word Ṣarḥ (صرح) 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.
صرح
Ṣarḥ
Root: ص - ر - ح
Creed (aqida) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ṣarḥ
As-sarh: a high decorated house, so named because it is cleared from the ground (sarh).
The Almighty says: 'Build for me a tower' (Ghafir 36), Pharaoh's order. 'It is a palace paved with crystal' (An-Naml 44).
She was told, "Enter the palace." But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, "Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass." She said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds."
And Pharaoh said, "O eminent ones, I have not known you to have a god other than me. Then ignite for me, O Haman, [a fire] upon the clay and make for me a tower that I may look at the God of Moses. And indeed, I do think he is among the liars."
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.