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زلف

z-l-f

The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

Root

ز-ل-ف

10

Total uses

10

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8

Surahs

7

Forms

Root

ز-ل-ف

Root Meaning

The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

Derived forms

وَأُزۡلِفَتِ2زُلۡفَىٰٓ2لَزُلۡفَىٰ2وَزُلَفࣰ1وَأَزۡلَفۡنَا1زُلۡفَةࣰ1أُزۡلِفَتۡ1

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (10)

Hud 11:114

وَزُلَفًاMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

Establish worship at the two ends of the day and in some watches of the night. Lo! good deeds annul ill-deeds. This is reminder for the mindful

Ash-Shu'ara 26:64

وَأَزْلَفْنَاMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

Then brought We near the others to that place

Ash-Shu'ara 26:90

وَأُزْلِفَتِMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

And the Garden will be brought nigh for those who ward off (evil)

Saba 34:37

زُلْفَىٰٓMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

And it is not your wealth nor your children that will bring you near unto Us, but he who believeth and doeth good (he draweth near). As for such, theirs will be twofold reward for what they did and they will dwell secure in lofty halls

Sad 38:25

لَزُلْفَىٰMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end

Sad 38:40

لَزُلْفَىٰMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end

Az-Zumar 39:3

زُلْفَىٰٓMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

Surely pure religion is for Allah only. And those who choose protecting friends beside Him (say): We worship them only that they may bring us near unto Allah. Lo! Allah will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Lo! Allah guideth not him who is a liar, an ingrate

Qaf 50:31

وَأُزْلِفَتِMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

And the Garden is brought nigh for those who kept from evil, no longer distant

Al-Mulk 67:27

زُلْفَةًMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

But when they see it nigh, the faces of those who disbelieve will be awry, and it will be said (unto them): This is that for which ye used to call

At-Takwir 81:13

أُزْلِفَتْMeaning here: The root زلف (zlf) primarily conveys the meaning of nearness, closeness, or proximity, whether in terms of physical distance, rank, or status. It can also refer to a portion or division of the night.

And when the Garden is brought nigh