What does « Qufl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Qufl (قفل) 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.

قفل

Qufl

Root: ق - ف - ل

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Qufl

Al-Qufl refers to the lock, the bolt.

The Almighty says: 'Or are there locks upon their hearts?' (Muhammad 24).

Al-aqfāl is the plural of qufl.

Aqfala al-bāb means to lock the door.

Al-qāfilah is the caravan that returns.

Qufl in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Muhammad : 24 Medinan

﴿أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ أَمْ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبٍ أَقْفَالُهَآ﴾

Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or are there locks upon [their] hearts?

Words from the same root as Qufl

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 26 Rabi' al-Thani
الجمعة 26 ربيع الآخر

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 « Qufl » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Qufl

Qufl in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Qufl

What does « Qufl » mean in the Quran?