What does « Ratal » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ratal (رتل) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

رتل

Ratal

Root: ر - ت - ل

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ratal

Al-ratal: harmonious arrangement and order.

Allah says: 'And recite (rattil) the Quran distinctly' (Al-Muzzammil: 4).

Tartîl is slow, clear and meditative Quran recitation, letter by letter, with contemplation.

Ratal in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Distribution of verses by surah

Al-Furqan 1

Al-Muzzammil 1

Surah Al-Furqan : 32 Meccan

﴿وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَوْلَا نُزِّلَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ جُمْلَةً وَٰحِدَةً كَذَٰلِكَ لِنُثَبِّتَ بِهِۦ فُؤَادَكَ وَرَتَّلْنَٰهُ تَرْتِيلًا﴾

And those who disbelieve say, "Why was the Qur'an not revealed to him all at once?" Thus [it is] that We may strengthen thereby your heart. And We have spaced it distinctly.

Surah Al-Muzzammil : 4 Meccan

﴿أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا﴾

Or add to it, and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation.

Words from the same root as Ratal

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 « Ratal » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ratal

Ratal in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Ratal

What does « Ratal » mean in the Quran?