Discover the meaning of the word Wakz (وكز) 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.
وكز
Wakz
Root: ك - ز
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Wakz
Al-Wakz refers to a violent punch.
The Almighty says: 'Moses struck him with his fist and killed him' (Al-Qasas 15).
It is a forceful blow, usually with a closed fist, that can be lethal.
And he entered the city at a time of inattention by its people and found therein two men fighting: one from his faction and one from among his enemy. And the one from his faction called for help to him against the one from his enemy, so Moses struck him and [unintentionally] killed him. [Moses] said, "This is from the work of Satan. Indeed, he is a manifest, misleading enemy."
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.