What does « Baghl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Baghl (بغل) 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.

بغل

Baghl

Root: ب - غ - ل

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Baghl

Allah says: 'Horses, mules (al-bighâl), and donkeys' (An-Nahl: 8).

The mule is the hybrid between a horse and a female donkey.

Allah mentions these three mounts together as they served for transport and travel.

Mules were particularly valued for their endurance.

Baghl in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Nahl : 8 Meccan

﴿وَٱلْخَيْلَ وَٱلْبِغَالَ وَٱلْحَمِيرَ لِتَرْكَبُوهَا وَزِينَةً وَيَخْلُقُ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ﴾

And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know.

Words from the same root as Baghl

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

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 « Baghl » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Baghl

Baghl in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Baghl

What does « Baghl » mean in the Quran?