Discover the meaning of the word Dhal (ذل) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
ذل
Dhal
Root: ذ - ل
Quranic language 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Dhal
Al-dhull: what comes from constraint.
One says 'dhalla yadhillu dhullan' (he was humiliated).
The opposite is 'izz (power).
Allah says: 'And lower (ikhfid) to them the wing of humility (al-dhull)' (Al-Isrâ': 24).
And say, "Praise to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in [His] dominion and has no [need of a] protector out of weakness; and glorify Him with [great] glorification."
And you will see them being exposed to the Fire, humbled from humiliation, looking from [behind] a covert glance. And those who had believed will say, "Indeed, the [true] losers are the ones who lost themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, the wrongdoers are in an enduring punishment."
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.