What does « Shkl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Shkl (شكل) 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.

شكل

Shkl

Root: ش - ك - ل

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 2 verses

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Shkl

Al-mushakala: resemblance in form and appearance.

An-nidd: in kind.

Ash-shabih: in quality.

The Almighty says: 'Everyone acts according to his manner' (Al-Isra 84). 'Matched spouses' (An-Naba 33).

Resemblance can be in form, character or age.

Shkl in the Quran (2)

Meccan: 2 Medinan: 0

Distribution of verses by surah

Al-Isra 1

Sad 1

Surah Al-Isra : 84 Meccan

﴿قُلْ كُلٌّ يَعْمَلُ عَلَىٰ شَاكِلَتِهِۦ فَرَبُّكُمْ أَعْلَمُ بِمَنْ هُوَ أَهْدَىٰ سَبِيلًا﴾

Say, "Each works according to his manner, but your Lord is most knowing of who is best guided in way."

Surah Sad : 58 Meccan

﴿وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ﴾

And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

Words from the same root as Shkl

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What does « Shkl » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Shkl

Shkl in the Quran (2)

Words from the same root as Shkl

What does « Shkl » mean in the Quran?