What does « Qbḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qbḥ (قبح) 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.

قبح
Qbḥ
Root: ق - ب - ح
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qbḥ

Al-Qubḥ is the opposite of ḥusn (beauty).

It applies to actions, beliefs, and appearances.

The Almighty says: 'And He will show them their ugliness' (Al-Hashr 15).

Qabbaḥahu Allah means Allah made him ugly.

Al-qabīḥ is what is blameworthy.

Qbḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Qasas : 42 Meccan
﴿وَأَتْبَعْنَٰهُمْ فِى هَٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ هُم مِّنَ ٱلْمَقْبُوحِينَ
And We caused to overtake them in this world a curse, and on the Day of Resurrection they will be of the despised.

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