What does « Kadḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kadḥ (كدح) 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.

كدح

Kadḥ

Root: ك - د - ح

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

📖 1 min read

Definition of Kadḥ

Al-Kadḥ refers to strenuous effort and intense labor.

The Almighty says: 'O mankind, you are laboring toward your Lord with exertion' (Al-Inshiqaq 6), meaning you work hard in this life.

Al-kādiḥ is one who toils at work.

Kadḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Inshiqaq : 6 Meccan

﴿يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدْحًا فَمُلَٰقِيهِ﴾

O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it.

Words from the same root as Kadḥ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

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 « Kadḥ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kadḥ

Kadḥ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kadḥ

What does « Kadḥ » mean in the Quran?