What does « Nūsh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nūsh (نوش) 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.

نوش

Nūsh

Root: ن - ش

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nūsh

An-Nawsh refers to taking quickly.

The Almighty says: 'How can they reach faith?' (Saba 52).

Tanāwasha means to seize each other.

An-nawsh is quick reaching.

Nūsh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Saba : 52 Meccan

﴿وَقَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِهِۦ وَأَنَّىٰ لَهُمُ ٱلتَّنَاوُشُ مِن مَّكَانٍۭ بَعِيدٍ﴾

And they will [then] say, "We believe in it!" But how for them will be the taking [of faith] from a place far away?

Words from the same root as Nūsh

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 « Nūsh » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Nūsh

Nūsh in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Nūsh

What does « Nūsh » mean in the Quran?