A Literary Analysis of the Word "wail" and its Addressees in the Quran

One of the main issues in the analysis and interpretation of the Quranic ayahs is analyzing words. The root of each word is highly influential in understanding phrases in which they are used. This article explores the word “wail” and expresses its application in the Holy Quran. Clarification of the position and the original meaning of the word in question can take the addressees to the situation of the Quran being sent down and illuminate their understanding of the intended use of the word in ayahs.
The Arabic word “wail” is used to express regret, great grief and sorrow for an evil and sorrowful act with severe punishment and consequences. It is one of the words that Allah has used to express hatred and threats of punishment. A group addressed using this word are the disbelievers who as a result of committing wrongful deeds or refusing to do rightful deeds deserve the wrath of Allah and are subject to divine painful chastisement.
After exploring the meaning of the word “wail” using reliable Arabic dictionaries, the ayahs in which this word has been used were collected and in some cases a brief interpretation of them were provided. One of the most significant findings of the present study is that in most cases the word in question has been used to warn the disbelievers and the obstinate opponents and such applications have accompanied threats of punishment and hellfire for them. "Wail" is for those who denied prophets and divine messengers and attributed improper characteristics such as lying, madness and using magic to them.