What does « Qṭf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qṭf (قطف) 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.

قطف
Qṭf
Root: ق - ط - ف
Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qṭf

Al-Qaṭf refers to picking fruits.

The Almighty says: 'And its pickings will be within reach' (Al-Insan 14), meaning the fruits will be easily accessible for picking.

Al-quṭūf is the plural of qiṭf, the harvested fruits.

Qṭf in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 1
Distribution of verses by surah
Al-Haqqa 1
Al-Insan 1
Surah Al-Haqqa : 23 Meccan
﴿قُطُوفُهَا دَانِيَةٌ
Its [fruit] to be picked hanging near.
Surah Al-Insan : 14 Medinan
﴿وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا
And near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.

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