What does « Qaml » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qaml (قمل) 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.

قمل

Qaml

Root: ق - م - ل

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qaml

Al-Qummal refers to lice or weevils.

The Almighty says: 'So We sent upon them the flood, locusts, lice' (Al-A'raf 133).

It is one of the punishments sent to the people of Pharaoh.

Qaml in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-A'raf : 133 Meccan

﴿فَأَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلطُّوفَانَ وَٱلْجَرَادَ وَٱلْقُمَّلَ وَٱلضَّفَادِعَ وَٱلدَّمَ ءَايَٰتٍ مُّفَصَّلَٰتٍ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ﴾

So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood as distinct signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.

Words from the same root as Qaml

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 « Qaml » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qaml

Qaml in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qaml

What does « Qaml » mean in the Quran?