What does « Jls » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Jls (جلس) 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.

جلس

Jls

Root: ج - ل - س

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Jls

The origin of al-jals: the elevated and hard land.

Najd is called 'jals' for this.

It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ gave him land in the jals.

Al-julûs (sitting) comes from the idea of stability and elevation on a seat.

The majlis is the place where one sits.

Jls in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Al-Mujadila : 11 Medinan

﴿يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا قِيلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسَّحُوا۟ فِى ٱلْمَجَٰلِسِ فَٱفْسَحُوا۟ يَفْسَحِ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ وَإِذَا قِيلَ ٱنشُزُوا۟ فَٱنشُزُوا۟ يَرْفَعِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مِنكُمْ وَٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْعِلْمَ دَرَجَٰتٍ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرٌ﴾

O you who have believed, when you are told, "Space yourselves" in assemblies, then make space; Allah will make space for you. And when you are told, "Arise," then arise; Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees. And Allah is Acquainted with what you do.