Discover the meaning of the word Ḥnth (حنث) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
حنث
Ḥnth
Root: ح - ن - ث
Creed (aqida) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ḥnth
Allah says: 'They used to persist in the great sin (al-hinth al-'azîm)' (Al-Wâqi'a: 46).
Al-hinth: major sin, perjury.
The major sin mentioned is shirk (associationism) or swearing not to believe in resurrection.
[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].