What does Al-qlm mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-qlm (قلم) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-qlm

Al-qlm in the Quran

﴿نٓ ۚ وَٱلْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَ﴾

« Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe, »

Surah القلم : 1

﴿ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ﴾

« Who taught by the pen - »

Surah العلق : 4
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 22 / 29.5
Illumination 52%
New moon in 8 days
الحمد لله Praise be to Allah

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