Quran Structure

Qul

قل · /qul/

Qul is the Arabic word for "say," and opens several short, frequently memorized Surahs of the Quran.

What does Qul mean?

Surahs like Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas each begin with the command "Qul," instructing the Prophet, and by extension every reciter, to declare the words that follow.

Alternative Spellings

Kul