Discover the meaning of the word Nʿiq (نعق) 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.
نعق
Nʿiq
Root: ن - ع - ق
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Nʿiq
An-Na'īq refers to the shepherd's call to his animals.
The Almighty says: 'Like one who calls' (Al-Baqarah 171).
Na'aqa means to shout to animals.
The disbelievers are compared to cattle hearing only shouts.
The example of those who disbelieve is like that of one who shouts at what hears nothing but calls and cries cattle or sheep - deaf, dumb and blind, so they do not understand.
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.