What does « Kdr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kdr (كدر) 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.

كدر
Kdr
Root: ك - د - ر
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kdr

Al-Kadar refers to turbidity and the muddiness of water.

The Almighty says: 'When the stars are scattered' (Al-Infitar 2), meaning dimmed and dispersed.

Kadira al-mā' means the water became turbid.

Kdr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah At-Takwir : 2 Meccan
﴿وَإِذَا ٱلنُّجُومُ ٱنكَدَرَتْ﴾
And when the stars fall, dispersing,

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