Quran Vocabulary

Ash-shaf': joining something to its like. What is joined is also called shaf' (the even), opposite to witr (the odd). The Almighty says: 'By the even ...

Ash-shamata: joy at the misfortune of one you oppose and who opposes you. One says: he rejoiced at his misfortune. The Almighty says: 'Do not let the ...

As-safn: joining two things by pressing them together. One says: the horse standing on three legs. The Almighty says: 'the standing horses, well-train...

'Isa: a proper name (Jesus). If considered Arabic, it may come from their expression: an 'aysa' camel (white with tinge). The Almighty says: 'The Mess...

Al-Qisṭ refers to the just and equitable share. The Almighty says: 'Give full measure and weight in justice' (Al-An'am 152). Al-qisṭ also means injust...

Al-Luḥūq refers to joining and reaching. The Almighty says: 'And others among them who have not yet joined them' (Al-Jumu'ah 3). Laḥiqa bihi means to ...

Al-Hazl refers to joking, opposite to seriousness. The Almighty says: 'It is not a statement of amusement' (At-Tariq 14). Hazala means to joke. Al-hāz...