Discover the meaning of the word Fyl (فيل) 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.
فيل
Fyl
Root: ف - ل
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Fyl
Al-Fīl is the known animal.
The Almighty says: 'Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant' (Al-Fil 1).
This refers to the army of Abraha that wanted to destroy the Ka'ba.