What does « Rda » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rda (ردأ) 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.

ردأ
Rda
Root: ر - د
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rda

Al-rid': one who follows another to help him.

Allah says: 'My brother Harûn, he is more eloquent than me, send him as an assistant (rid'an)' (Al-Qasas: 34).

Moses asked for Harûn as support in his mission.

Rda in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Qasas : 34 Meccan
﴿وَأَخِى هَٰرُونُ هُوَ أَفْصَحُ مِنِّى لِسَانًا فَأَرْسِلْهُ مَعِىَ رِدْءًا يُصَدِّقُنِىٓ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ أَن يُكَذِّبُونِ﴾
And my brother Aaron is more fluent than me in tongue, so send him with me as support, verifying me. Indeed, I fear that they will deny me."

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