What does « Bghl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Bghl (بغل) 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.

بغل
Bghl
Root: ب - غ - ل
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Bghl

Allah says: 'Horses, mules (al-bighâl), and donkeys' (An-Nahl: 8).

The mule is the hybrid between a horse and a female donkey.

Allah mentions these three mounts together as they served for transport and travel.

Mules were particularly valued for their endurance.

Bghl in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah An-Nahl : 8 Meccan
﴿وَٱلْخَيْلَ وَٱلْبِغَالَ وَٱلْحَمِيرَ لِتَرْكَبُوهَا وَزِينَةً وَيَخْلُقُ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know.

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