What does « Walq » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Walq (ولق) 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.

ولق

Walq

Root: ل - ق

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Walq

Al-Walaq refers to rapidity and hastiness in speech.

The Almighty says: 'When you were spreading it with your tongues' (An-Nur 15), meaning when you were quickly and thoughtlessly propagating the slander against Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her.

Walq in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 0 Medinan: 1

Surah An-Nur : 15 Medinan

﴿إِذْ تَلَقَّوْنَهُۥ بِأَلْسِنَتِكُمْ وَتَقُولُونَ بِأَفْوَاهِكُم مَّا لَيْسَ لَكُم بِهِۦ عِلْمٌۭ وَتَحْسَبُونَهُۥ هَيِّنًۭا وَهُوَ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ عَظِيمٌۭ﴾

When you received it with your tongues and said with your mouths that of which you had no knowledge and thought it was insignificant while it was, in the sight of Allah, tremendous.

Words from the same root as Walq

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Tue 22 Jumada al-Awwal
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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 « Walq » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Walq

Walq in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Walq

What does « Walq » mean in the Quran?