Discover the meaning of the word Fhm (فهم) 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.
فهم
Fhm
Root: ف - ه - م
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Fhm
Al-Fahm refers to the soul's aptitude to perceive knowledge.
It is more subtle than al-'ilm.
The Almighty says: 'And We gave understanding of it to Solomon' (Al-Anbiya 79).
Fahima ash-shay' means to perceive its meaning with precision.
And We gave understanding of the case to Solomon, and to each [of them] We gave judgement and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains to exalt [Us], along with David and [also] the birds. And We were doing [that].