Surahs that name Dhul-Kifl
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Anbya (21) | Makki | 1 | 85 |
| Sad (38) | Makki | 1 | 48 |
First ayah that names him
﴿وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِدْرِيسَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ ۖ كُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ ٨٥﴾(85) And [mention] Ishmael and Idrees and Dhul-Kifl; all were of the patient.
About the count
The name is written in two words, ذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ; each occurrence is counted once.
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Dhul-Kifl mentioned in the Quran?
The name Dhul-Kifl (ذو الكفل) appears 2 times in the Quran, in 2 ayat across 2 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Dhul-Kifl the most?
His name appears once in each surah that mentions him, so no surah names him more than the others.
In which surahs is Dhul-Kifl mentioned?
Surah Al-Anbya and Sad.
