Ajal __socratesPageHistoryEdit Visual Text AJAL اجل The appointed time of death, said to be ordained by God from the first. Qur'an, Surah. xxxv. 44, "He respites them until the appointed time. When their appointed time comes, verily God looks upon His servants." [DEATH.] Based on <a href="https://www.juancole.com/library/dictionary-of-islam-hughes">Hughes, Dictionary of Islam</a> CancelTweetShareRedditEmail