What does « Qamḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qamḥ (قمح) 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.

قمح

Qamḥ

Root: ق - م - ح

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qamḥ

Al-Qamḥ refers to wheat.

The Almighty says: 'Their heads are raised' (Ya-Sin 8), meaning they cannot lower their heads, like someone who raises their head to drink milk.

Al-muqmaḥ is one whose head is raised upward.

Qamḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ya-Sin : 8 Meccan

﴿إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا فِىٓ أَعْنَٰقِهِمْ أَغْلَٰلًا فَهِىَ إِلَى ٱلْأَذْقَانِ فَهُم مُّقْمَحُونَ﴾

Indeed, We have put shackles on their necks, and they are to their chins, so they are with heads [kept] aloft.

Words from the same root as Qamḥ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

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 « Qamḥ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qamḥ

Qamḥ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qamḥ

What does « Qamḥ » mean in the Quran?