The Holy Qur'an · July 6, 2026

Zalle (Qur'anic Terminology Dictionary)

Zaile is interpreted in two ways: 1. Zallû is used in the sense of inclining / they inclined, as in the following verses: Even if We opened to them a gate from the heaven and they continued to ascend through it {that is, …

Zaile is interpreted in two ways:

1. Zallû is used in the sense of inclining / they inclined, as in the following verses:

Even if We opened to them a gate from the heaven and they continued to ascend through it {that is, if they entered through it / inclined towards it}... (al-Ḥijr 15:14)

If We willed, We could send down to them a sign from the heaven so their necks would remain humbled to it [fa-zallat]. (ash-Shuʿarāʾ 26:4)

2. Zaile is used in the sense of persisting, continuing, as in the following verses:

Look at your god to which you have been devoted [zalta] {that is, to which you have continued in worship / persisted in worship}. (Ṭā-Hā 20:97)

They said, "We worship idols and remain devoted to them" [fa-nazallu] {that is, we persist in being devoted to them: we continue in worship of them}. (ash-Shuʿarāʾ 26:71)

You would remain in wonder [fa-zaltum] {that is, you would be amazed and would continue in that state}. (al-Wāqiʿa 56:65)

His face becomes darkened with rage [zaile] {that is, it becomes dark and remains so}. (an-Naḥl 16:58)

A similar example is found in Sūrat az-Zukhruf.