What does « Kanūd » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kanūd (كند) 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.

كند

Kanūd

Root: ك - ن - د

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kanūd

Al-Kanūd refers to the ungrateful one who denies blessings.

The Almighty says: 'Indeed, mankind is ungrateful to his Lord' (Al-'Adiyat 6).

Al-kanūd is one who does not acknowledge Allah's favors and denies them.

Kanūd in the Quran (1)

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Surah Al-'Adiyat : 6 Meccan

﴿إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لِرَبِّهِۦ لَكَنُودٌ﴾

Indeed mankind, to his Lord, is ungrateful.

Words from the same root as Kanūd

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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 « Kanūd » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kanūd

Kanūd in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kanūd

What does « Kanūd » mean in the Quran?