What does « Sāḥ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sāḥ (ساح) 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.

ساح

Sāḥ

Root: س - ح

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sāḥ

As-saha: the wide space, hence the courtyard of a house.

The Almighty says: 'When it descends in their courtyard' (As-Saffat 177), metaphorically using space as the place of punishment's arrival.

As-siyaha: extended travel on earth. 'the worshippers, the travelers' (At-Tawba 112).

Some say this refers to those who fast.

Sāḥ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah As-Saffat : 177 Meccan

﴿فَإِذَا نَزَلَ بِسَاحَتِهِمْ فَسَآءَ صَبَاحُ ٱلْمُنذَرِينَ﴾

But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.

Words from the same root as Sāḥ

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 « Sāḥ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Sāḥ

Sāḥ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Sāḥ

What does « Sāḥ » mean in the Quran?