Discover the meaning of the word Shr (سهر) 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.
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
📖 1 min readAs-sahira: it is said to be the surface of the earth, or the land of Resurrection.
In reality, it refers to the wakefulness and agitation of the earth.
The Almighty says: 'they will be upon a level plain' (An-Nazi'at 14).
As-sahar: insomnia, staying awake at night.
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