What does « Rbḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rbḥ (ربح) 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.

ربح
Rbḥ
Root: ر - ب - ح
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rbḥ

Al-ribh: profit obtained in trade.

Then extended to all benefit.

Allah says: 'Their trade did not profit them (mâ rabihat)' (Al-Baqara: 16).

Hypocrites lost by exchanging guidance for misguidance.

Rbḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1
Surah Al-Baqara : 16 Medinan
﴿أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱشْتَرَوُا۟ ٱلضَّلَٰلَةَ بِٱلْهُدَىٰ فَمَا رَبِحَت تِّجَٰرَتُهُمْ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ مُهْتَدِينَ
Those are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided.

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