Discover the meaning of the word Ḥayr (حير) 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.
حير
Ḥayr
Root: ح - ر
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ḥayr
One says 'hâra yahâru hayra' (he is perplexed).
The state is 'hâ'ir' or 'hayrân'.
Tahayyara and istahâra: to be perplexed.
Allah says: 'Like one whom devils have lured (istahwathu)' (Al-An'âm: 71).
Say, "Shall we invoke instead of Allah that which neither benefits us nor harms us and be turned back on our heels after Allah has guided us? [We would then be] like one whom the devils enticed [to wander] upon the earth confused, [while] he has companions inviting him to guidance, [calling], 'Come to us.' " Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance; and we have been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.
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.