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نكل

n-k-l

The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

Root

ن-ك-ل

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Total uses

7

Verses

6

Surahs

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Forms

Root

ن-ك-ل

Root Meaning

The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

Derived forms

نَكَٰلࣰ2تَنكِيلࣰ1نَّأۡكُلَ1نُكَلِّمُ1أَنكَالࣰ1نَكَالَ1

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (5)

Al-Baqarah 2:66

نَكَٰلًاMeaning here: The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

And We made it an example to their own and to succeeding generations, and an admonition to the Allah-fearing

An-Nisa 4:84

تَنكِيلًاMeaning here: The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

So fight (O Muhammad) in the way of Allah Thou art not taxed (with the responsibility for anyone) except thyself - and urge on the believers. Peradventure Allah will restrain the might of those who disbelieve. Allah is stronger in might and stronger in inflicting punishment

Al-Ma'idah 5:38

نَكَٰلًاMeaning here: The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

As for the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise

Al-Muzzammil 73:12

أَنكَالًاMeaning here: The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

Lo! with Us are heavy fetters and a raging fire

An-Nazi'at 79:25

نَكَالَMeaning here: The root نكل (nkl) refers to a punishment that serves as a deterrent. It warns others not to commit similar offenses and restrains the offender from repeating the crime.

So Allah seized him (and made him) an example for the after (life) and for the former

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Al-Ma'idah 5:113

قَالُواْ نُرِيدُ أَن مِنۡهَا وَتَطۡمَئِنَّ قُلُوبُنَا وَنَعۡلَمَ أَن قَدۡ صَدَقۡتَنَا وَنَكُونَ عَلَيۡهَا مِنَ ٱلشَّٰهِدِينَ

They said: 'We desire to partake of it that our hearts be satisfied and we know that you did speak the truth to us, and that we are its witnesses

Maryam 19:29

فَأَشَارَتۡ إِلَيۡهِۖ قَالُواْ كَيۡفَ مَن كَانَ فِي ٱلۡمَهۡدِ صَبِيࣰّ ا

Thereupon Mary pointed to the child. They exclaimed: "How can we speak to one who is in the cradle, a mere child