What does « Whā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Whā (وهى) 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.

وهى

Whā

Root: ه

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Whā

Al-Wahy refers to weakening and tearing.

The Almighty says: 'And the heaven will split, for that Day it will be fragile' (Al-Haqqa 16).

Wahiya means weak and about to break, describing the state of the sky on the Day of Resurrection.

Whā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Haqqa : 16 Meccan

﴿وَٱنشَقَّتِ ٱلسَّمَآءُ فَهِىَ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَاهِيَةٌ﴾

And the heaven will split [open], for that Day it is infirm.

Words from the same root as Whā

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 « Whā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Whā

Whā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Whā

What does « Whā » mean in the Quran?