What does « Fasr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Fasr (فسر) 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.

فسر

Fasr

Root: ف - س - ر

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Fasr

Al-Fasr refers to uncovering what is covered.

Al-tafsīr reveals the meanings of words.

The Almighty says: 'And they do not bring you any argument except that We bring you the truth and a better explanation' (Al-Furqan 33).

Al-tafsīr is the explanation of the Quran.

Fasr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Furqan : 33 Meccan

﴿وَلَا يَأْتُونَكَ بِمَثَلٍ إِلَّا جِئْنَٰكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَأَحْسَنَ تَفْسِيرًا﴾

And they do not come to you with an argument except that We bring you the truth and the best explanation.

Words from the same root as Fasr

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 « Fasr » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Fasr

Fasr in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Fasr

What does « Fasr » mean in the Quran?