What does « Thrb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Thrb (ثرب) 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.

ثرب
Thrb
Root: ث - ر - ب
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Thrb

Al-tathrîb: reproach and reminder of sin.

Allah says: 'No reproach (lâ tathrîba) upon you today' (Yûsuf: 92).

These are Yûsuf's words to his brothers when they recognized him.

He forgave them without reproaching them for their past crime.

Greatness of soul erases grudges.

Thrb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Yusuf : 92 Meccan
﴿قَالَ لَا تَثْرِيبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ يَغْفِرُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ وَهُوَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
He said, "No blame will there be upon you today. Allah will forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful."

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أستغفر الله I seek forgiveness from Allah