Surah 33. Al-Ahzab, Ayah 57

In classical Arabic, the term la'nah is more or less synonymous with ib'ad ("removal into distance" or "banishment"); hence, God's la'nah denotes "His rejection of a sinner from all that is good" (Lisan al-'Arab) or "exclusion from His grace" (Manar II, 50). The term mal'un which occurs in verse {61} below signifies, therefore, "one who is bereft of God's grace".

 By attributing children to Him or associating gods with Him in worship.

 By calling him a liar or speaking ill of him and his family.

Cf. n. 3758 above.