What does « Ḍnk » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ḍnk (ضنك) 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.

ضنك
Ḍnk
Root: ض - ن - ك
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ḍnk

The Almighty says: 'Whoever turns away from My remembrance will have a life of hardship' (Ta-Ha 124).

Ad-dank: narrowness in life.

One who distances from God experiences anguish and discomfort even with material wealth.

Ḍnk in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Ta-Ha : 124 Meccan
﴿وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَن ذِكْرِى فَإِنَّ لَهُۥ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكًا وَنَحْشُرُهُۥ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ أَعْمَىٰ﴾
And whoever turns away from My remembrance - indeed, he will have a depressed life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind."

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