What does « Maḥl » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Maḥl (محل) 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.

محل

Maḥl

Root: م - ح - ل

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Maḥl

Al-Maḥall refers to the place and location where something descends.

The Almighty says: 'Until the offering reaches its place of sacrifice' (Al-Baqarah 196).

Al-maḥallah is the encampment. Ḥalla bi-l-makān means to descend in a place.

Maḥl in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah Ar-Ra'd : 13 Medinan

﴿وَيُسَبِّحُ ٱلرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِۦ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِۦ وَيُرْسِلُ ٱلصَّوَٰعِقَ فَيُصِيبُ بِهَا مَن يَشَآءُ وَهُمْ يُجَٰدِلُونَ فِى ٱللَّهِ وَهُوَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْمِحَالِ﴾

And the thunder exalts [Allah] with praise of Him - and the angels [as well] from fear of Him - and He sends thunderbolts and strikes therewith whom He wills while they dispute about Allah; and He is severe in assault.

Words from the same root as Maḥl

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 « Maḥl » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Maḥl

Maḥl in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Maḥl

What does « Maḥl » mean in the Quran?