Discover the meaning of the word Ksal (كسل) 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.
كسل
Ksal
Root: ك - س - ل
Quranic language 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Ksal
Al-Kasal refers to laziness and lack of energy to perform actions.
The Almighty says: 'And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily' (An-Nisa 142).
Indeed, the hypocrites [think to] deceive Allah, but He is deceiving them. And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily, showing [themselves to] the people and not remembering Allah except a little,
And what prevents their expenditures from being accepted from them but that they have disbelieved in Allah and in His Messenger and that they come not to prayer except while they are lazy and that they do not spend except while they are unwilling.
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.