What does « Skb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Skb (سكب) 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.

سكب
Skb
Root: س - ك - ب
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

📖 1 min read

Definition of Skb

The Almighty says: 'and flowing water' (Al-Waqi'a 31), meaning continuously poured.

Al-inskibab: the pouring.

Water that pours continuously without stopping is maskub.

This describes the abundance of Paradise's blessings.

Skb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Waqi'a : 31 Meccan
﴿وَمَآءٍ مَّسْكُوبٍ
And water poured out

Words from the same root as Skb

Share

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 1 Rabi' al-Awwal
السبت 1 ربيع الأول
هلال جديد New Moon Day 1.8 / 29.5
Illumination 4%
Full moon in 13 days
الله أكبر Allah is the Greatest