What does « Rf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rf (رف) 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.

رف

Root: ر - ف

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rf

Rafîf al-shajar: spreading of tree branches.

Raffa al-tâ'ir (the bird flapped wings).

Allah says: 'Raised couches (marfû'a)' (Al-Ghâshiya: 13).

Paradise beds are elevated and luxurious.

Rf in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ar-Rahman : 76 Meccan

﴿مُتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَىٰ رَفْرَفٍ خُضْرٍۢ وَعَبْقَرِىٍّ حِسَانٍۢ﴾

Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.

Words from the same root as Rf

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

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.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Rf » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rf

Rf in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rf

What does « Rf » mean in the Quran?