What does « NʿL » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word NʿL (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
NʿL
Root: ن - ع - ل
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of NʿL

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.

NʿL 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.

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