What does « Mtn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Mtn (متن) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

متن
Mtn
Root: م - ت - ن
Creed (aqida) 3 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Mtn

Al-Matn refers to strength and solidity.

The Almighty says: 'Possessor of power' (Adh-Dhariyat 58), meaning Allah is the One whose strength is immense.

Al-matīn is the robust and powerful.

Mtn in the Quran (3)

Meccan: 3 Medinan: 0
Distribution of verses by surah
Al-A'raf 1
Adh-Dhariyat 1
Al-Qalam 1
Surah Al-A'raf : 183 Meccan
﴿وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ
And I will give them time. Indeed, my plan is firm.
Surah Adh-Dhariyat : 58 Meccan
﴿إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلرَّزَّاقُ ذُو ٱلْقُوَّةِ ٱلْمَتِينُ
Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength.
Surah Al-Qalam : 45 Meccan
﴿وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ
And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 1 Rabi' al-Awwal
السبت 1 ربيع الأول
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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah