What does « Ḍbḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḍbḥ (ضبح) 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.

ضبح
Ḍbḥ
Root: ض - ب - ح
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḍbḥ

The Almighty says: 'By the panting coursers' (Al-Adiyat 1).

It is said: ad-dabh is the breathing of horses while running, the sound they emit from effort.

War horses panted during raids.

Ḍbḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-'Adiyat : 1 Meccan
﴿وَٱلْعَٰدِيَٰتِ ضَبْحًا﴾
By the racers, panting,

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