Discover the meaning of the word Ḥndh (حنذ) 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.
حنذ
Ḥndh
Root: ح - ن - ذ
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ḥndh
Allah says: 'He came with a roasted calf (hanîdh)' (Hûd: 69).
Hanîdh: roasted between two hot stones.
This is the cooking method used by Ibrahim to serve his guests (the angels).
And certainly did Our messengers come to Abraham with good tidings; they said, "Peace." He said, "Peace," and did not delay in bringing [them] a roasted calf.