What does « Gharaḍ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Gharaḍ (غرض) in the Quran, with 0 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

غرض

Gharaḍ

Root: غ - ر - ض

Creed (aqida)

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Gharaḍ

Al-gharad: the target aimed at by shooting.

Then it became a name for every sought goal.

The Almighty mentions men's objectives.

Every soul has its goals and aspirations in this life.

Words from the same root as Gharaḍ

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 « Gharaḍ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Gharaḍ

Words from the same root as Gharaḍ

What does « Gharaḍ » mean in the Quran?