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Quran Maqasid

مُهْل

مهل in the Quran

Meaning: like molten brass

مهل occurs 5 times in 5 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
5

مُهْل

Noun · 3 times

Meaning: like molten brass · Also translated as: Like the murky oil, like molten copper

Forms in the Quran

  • كَٱلْمُهْلِ ×3

مَهِّلِ

Verb · 2 times

Meaning: and allow them respite · Also translated as: So give respite

Forms in the Quran

  • وَمَهِّلْهُمْ ×1
  • فَمَهِّلِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قوله تعالى: ﴿فمهل الكافرين﴾ [الطارق: 17] أي أرفق بهم وأخر أمرهم، وهو وعيد كمعنى قوله تعالى: ﴿ذرهم يأكلوا ويتمتعوا ويلههم﴾ [الحجر: 3] الآية، وقوله: ﴿اعملوا ما شئتم﴾ [فصلت: 40] والإمهال: الرفق، ومنه المهلة، وهي الانتظار والتأخير.

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي

الميم والهاء واللام أصلان صحيحان، يدل أحدهما على تؤدة، والآخر جنس من الذائبات.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root م ه ل

Verses with مهل

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say, "The Truth is From your Lord": Let him who will, Believe, and let him Who will, reject (it): For the wrong-doers We Have prepared a Fire Whose (smoke and flames), Like the walls and roof Of a tent, will hem Them in: if they implore Relief they will be granted Water like melted brass, That will scald their faces. How dreadful the drink! How uncomfortable a couch To recline on!

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:29
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Like molten brass; It will boil In their insides,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:45
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day that The sky will be like Molten brass,

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:8
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And leave Me (Alone to deal with) Those in possession of The good things of life, Who (yet) deny the Truth; And bear with them For a little while.

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:11
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore grant a delay To the unbelievers: Give respite to them Gently (for awhile).

    Surah At-Tariq, verse 86:17