What does « Rmz » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rmz (رمز) 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.

رمز
Rmz
Root: ر - م - ز
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rmz

Al-ramz: sign by lips, faint sound, head movement.

Allah says: 'You shall not speak to them except by signs (ramzan)' (Âl 'Imrân: 41).

Zachariah could only speak by signs after the announcement of his son.

Rmz in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1
Surah Âl 'Imrân : 41 Medinan
﴿قَالَ رَبِّ ٱجْعَل لِّىٓ ءَايَةً قَالَ ءَايَتُكَ أَلَّا تُكَلِّمَ ٱلنَّاسَ ثَلَٰثَةَ أَيَّامٍ إِلَّا رَمْزًا وَٱذْكُر رَّبَّكَ كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحْ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِبْكَٰرِ
He said, "My Lord, make for me a sign." He Said, "Your sign is that you will not [be able to] speak to the people for three days except by gesture. And remember your Lord much and exalt [Him with praise] in the evening and the morning."

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