What does « Llaḥn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Llaḥn (لحن) 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.

لحن

Llaḥn

Root: ل - ح - ن

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Llaḥn

Al-Laḥn refers to the manner of speaking and intonation.

The Almighty says: 'And you will surely recognize them by the tone of their speech' (Muhammad 30).

Al-laḥn is also pronunciation error or melody.

Llaḥn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Muhammad : 30 Medinan

﴿وَلَوْ نَشَآءُ لَأَرَيْنَٰكَهُمْ فَلَعَرَفْتَهُم بِسِيمَٰهُمْ وَلَتَعْرِفَنَّهُمْ فِى لَحْنِ ٱلْقَوْلِ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ أَعْمَٰلَكُمْ﴾

And if We willed, We could show them to you, and you would know them by their mark; but you will surely know them by the tone of [their] speech. And Allah knows your deeds.

Words from the same root as Llaḥn

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 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 « Llaḥn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Llaḥn

Llaḥn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Llaḥn

What does « Llaḥn » mean in the Quran?