Discover the meaning of the word Bahl (بهل) 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.
بهل
Bahl
Root: ب - ه - ل
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Bahl
The origin of 'bahl': leaving something unattended.
Al-bâhil: the camel left free from its bridle.
One says 'abhala nâqatahu' (he left his she-camel free).
Al-mubâhala: the mutual invocation where each party asks for Allah's curse on the liar.
Allah says: 'Then let us invoke Allah's curse upon the liars' (Âl 'Imrân: 61).
Then whoever argues with you about it after [this] knowledge has come to you - say, "Come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves, then supplicate earnestly [together] and invoke the curse of Allah upon the liars [among us]."
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.