What does « Ṣdā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣdā (صدى) 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.

صدى

Ṣdā

Root: ص - د

Creed (aqida) 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ṣdā

As-sada: the sound that returns to you from any smooth place.

At-tasdiya: anything done instead of clapping hands.

The Almighty says: 'Their prayer at the House was nothing but whistling and clapping' (Al-Anfal 35).

Echo returns sound to its emitter.

Ṣdā in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 1

Distribution of verses by surah

Al-Anfal 1

'Abasa 1

Surah Al-Anfal : 35 Medinan

﴿وَمَا كَانَ صَلَاتُهُمْ عِندَ ٱلْبَيْتِ إِلَّا مُكَآءً وَتَصْدِيَةً فَذُوقُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابَ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَكْفُرُونَ﴾

And their prayer at the House was not except whistling and handclapping. So taste the punishment for what you disbelieved.

Surah 'Abasa : 6 Meccan

﴿فَأَنتَ لَهُۥ تَصَدَّىٰ﴾

To him you give attention.

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What does « Ṣdā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ṣdā

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