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.

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