Discover the meaning of the word Khlʿ (خلع) 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.
خلع
Khlʿ
Root: خ - ل - ع
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Khlʿ
Al-khal': the man removes his garment, the horse its cover and halter.
Allah says: 'Remove (ikhla') your sandals' (Tâ-Hâ: 12).
Moses was ordered to remove his sandals because he was on the sacred ground of Tuwâ.