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Dhul-Kifl

Dhul‑Kifl (Dhool‑Kifl) — Arabic approximate: /ðul alˈkifl/
Pronunciation: Dhul‑Kifl (Dhool‑Kifl) — Arabic approximate: /ðul alˈkifl/
ذوُ الكِفْلِ: صاحبُ الكِفْلِ (الكِفْلُ: حِصَّةٌ أو مُكافَأةٌ)، مذكورٌ في القرآنُ كشخصٍ صالحٍ
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Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Holder/Possessor of the Kifl (a portion or recompense); a Quranic figure described as a righteous man
Thematic Cluster
Names of Rare Quranic Figures
Islamic Status
Historically attested in the Quran; rare as a given name
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
9
Meaning Urdu
کِفل کا مالک؛ حصہ یا مزد کے مالک؛ قرآن میں ذکر کردہ نادر نیکی کرنے والا
Meaning Arabic
ذوُ الكِفْلِ: صاحبُ الكِفْلِ (الكِفْلُ: حِصَّةٌ أو مُكافَأةٌ)، مذكورٌ في القرآنُ كشخصٍ صالحٍ
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
21:85
Dhul‑Kifl (Arabic: ذو الكفل) appears in the Quran as a named figure described among righteous servants of God. Linguistically 'Dhul' means 'possessor of' and 'kifl' has been glossed by classical scholars as a 'portion', 'double portion', or a pledged responsibility/recompense; thus the compound name is conventionally rendered 'Possessor of the Kifl'. The Quran mentions Dhul‑Kifl in a short list of patient and upright individuals, and Islamic scholarship debates his exact historical identity, with various early commentators offering differing identifications. As a personal name today it is rare but historically attested due to its Quranic occurrence. For contextual familiarity, Dhul‑Kifl is often discussed alongside other Quranic righteous figures such as [[Ayyub]] and [[Idris]] in scholarly literature.
FAQs
Is Dhul‑Kifl mentioned in the Quran?

Yes. The name Dhul‑Kifl occurs in the Quran (for example in the list of righteous servants) and is thus a Quranic appellation.

What does 'kifl' mean?

Classical lexica render 'kifl' as a portion, share, a double portion, or an allocated recompense; scholars differ slightly on nuance, but it generally implies a measured portion or responsibility.

Is Dhul‑Kifl considered a prophet?

The Quranic text mentions Dhul‑Kifl among righteous figures; classical scholars differ on whether he was a prophet or a pious servant. There is no unanimous position identifying him definitively as a prophet.

Can Dhul‑Kifl be used as a modern given name?

While historically attested, Dhul‑Kifl is uncommon as a contemporary given name. When used, it is typically chosen for its direct Quranic reference and historical resonance.

Are there cultural variations of the name?

Yes. Spellings vary in transliteration (Dhul‑Kifl, Dhu al‑Kifl, Zul‑Kifl) but they refer to the same Quranic appellation.

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