What does « Lẓā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lẓā (لظى) 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.

لظى

Lẓā

Root: ل - ظ

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lẓā

Laẓā is a name of Hell.

The Almighty says: 'Indeed, it is a blazing fire' (Al-Ma'arij 15), meaning an ardent fire that burns intensely.

Al-laẓā is pure flame without smoke.

It is one of the names of Hellfire.

Lẓā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Layl : 14 Meccan

﴿فَأَنذَرْتُكُمْ نَارًا تَلَظَّىٰ﴾

So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.

Words from the same root as Lẓā

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

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 « Lẓā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Lẓā

Lẓā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Lẓā

What does « Lẓā » mean in the Quran?