Al-Quzah

Al-Quzah, also spelled al-Qazah, is an Arabic term that historically referred to the rainbow. In pre-Islamic Arabia, it was often associated with various mythological and religious beliefs. The rainbow, seen as a natural phenomenon of light dispersion, held diverse interpretations across different tribal and cultural contexts. Some interpretations linked it to deities or divine powers, while others viewed it as a bridge or pathway between different realms.

Later, with the advent of Islam, the association with specific deities diminished, and the rainbow was generally understood as a sign of God's creation and beauty, a testament to His power and mercy. While still retaining its connection to natural beauty and wonder, the pre-Islamic mythological connotations gradually faded as Islamic monotheism became the dominant religious paradigm. The term Al-Quzah may also appear in classical Arabic literature and poetry to describe the rainbow in a symbolic or descriptive manner.