Discover the meaning of the word Bazagha (بزغ) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
بزغ
Bazagha
Root: ب - ز - غ
Creed (aqida) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Bazagha
Allah says: 'When he saw the sun rising (bâzighatan)' (Al-An'âm: 78), and: 'When he saw the moon rising (bâzighan)' (Al-An'âm: 77).
Al-buzûgh refers to the sudden and brilliant appearance of a celestial body on the horizon.
This verb is used specifically for the rising of celestial bodies when their light begins to appear.
And when he saw the moon rising, he said, "This is my lord." But when it set, he said, "Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among the people gone astray."
And when he saw the sun rising, he said, "This is my lord; this is greater." But when it set, he said, "O my people, indeed I am free from what you associate with Allah.
God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.