What does « Naʿl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Naʿl (نعل) 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.

نعل

Naʿl

Root: ن - ع - ل

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Naʿl

An-Na'l refers to the sandal.

The Almighty says: 'Remove your sandals' (Ta-Ha 12).

Na'ala means to put on shoes.

In'āl is putting shoes on someone.

Moses' sandals were removed out of reverence.

Naʿl in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ta-Ha : 12 Meccan

﴿إِنِّىٓ أَنَا۠ رَبُّكَ فَٱخْلَعْ نَعْلَيْكَ إِنَّكَ بِٱلْوَادِ ٱلْمُقَدَّسِ طُوًى﴾

Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals. Indeed, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.

Words from the same root as Naʿl

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 « Naʿl » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Naʿl

Naʿl in the Quran (1)

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What does « Naʿl » mean in the Quran?