Discover the meaning of the word Shks (شكس) 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.
شكس
Shks
Root: ش - ك - س
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Shks
Ash-shaks: one with bad character.
The Almighty says: 'quarreling partners' (Az-Zumar 29), describing masters who dispute over a slave.
Constant disagreement reflects bad character incompatible with good relations.
Allah presents an example: a slave owned by quarreling partners and another belonging exclusively to one man - are they equal in comparison? Praise be to Allah! But most of them do not know.