The Holy Qur'an · July 6, 2026

Yūzaʿūn (Qur'anic Terms Dictionary)

Yūzaʿūn is interpreted in two ways: 1. The word yūzaʿūn is used in the sense of being driven, herded, or led; as in the following verses: "And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and …

Yūzaʿūn is interpreted in two ways:

1. The word yūzaʿūn is used in the sense of being driven, herded, or led; as in the following verses:

"And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and they were [yūzaʿūn] marched in rows." (al-Naml 27:17)

"And [mention] the Day when We will gather from every nation a company of those who deny Our signs, and they will be [yūzaʿūn] driven in rows." (al-Naml 27:83)

"And the Day the enemies of Allah are gathered to the Fire, they will be [yūzaʿūn] driven in rows." (Fussilat 41:19)

2. The phrase awziʿnī is used in the sense of "inspire me to be grateful"; as in the following verse:

{Solomon supplicated}: "My Lord, awziʿnī {that is, inspire me} to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents." (al-Naml 27:19)

This meaning is also found in the saying of Abū Bakr b. Quḥāfa:

When he reached maturity and entered the age of forty, he said: "My Lord, awziʿnī {that is, inspire me} to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents." (al-Aḥqāf 46:15)