What does « Zurb » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Zurb (زرب) 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.

زرب

Zurb

Root: ز - ر - ب

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Zurb

Al-zarâbî: plural of 'zurb', a type of thick carpet.

Allah says: 'And carpets (zarâbiyyu) spread out' (Al-Ghâshiya: 16).

Paradise carpets are sumptuous and comfortable for the elect.

Zurb in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Ghashiya : 16 Meccan

﴿وَزَرَابِىُّ مَبْثُوثَةٌ﴾

And carpets spread around.

Words from the same root as Zurb

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 « Zurb » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Zurb

Zurb in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Zurb

What does « Zurb » mean in the Quran?