What does « Lj » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Lj (لج) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

لج

Root: ل - ج

Quranic language 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Lj

Al-Lajj and al-lijāj refer to obstinacy in dispute.

The Almighty says: 'But they persist in their transgression, wandering blindly' (Al-Mu'minun 75).

Al-lajūj is the obstinate one who persists in error.

Lj in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Distribution of verses by surah

Al-Mu'minun 1

Al-Mulk 1

Surah Al-Mu'minun : 75 Meccan

﴿۞ وَلَوْ رَحِمْنَـٰهُمْ وَكَشَفْنَا مَا بِهِم مِّن ضُرٍّۢ لَّلَجُّوا۟ فِى طُغْيَـٰنِهِمْ يَعْمَهُونَ﴾

And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

Surah Al-Mulk : 21 Meccan

﴿أَمَّنْ هَـٰذَا ٱلَّذِى يَرْزُقُكُمْ إِنْ أَمْسَكَ رِزْقَهُۥ ۚ بَل لَّجُّوا۟ فِى عُتُوٍّۢ وَنُفُورٍ﴾

Or who is it that could provide for you if He withheld His provision? But they have persisted in insolence and aversion.

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What does « Lj » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Lj

Lj in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Lj

What does « Lj » mean in the Quran?