The word “reproach” (malum) is used 14 times in the Quran with all its derivatives. The word “condemnation-stoning” (racim) which has a close meaning to this word is also used 14 times in the Quran. Below are two verses with these words:
2- And I do recall witnessing the self reproaching spirit.
75-Resurrection, 2
25- Nor is it the word of an evil spirit condemned.
81-The Rolling, 25
| The word | Number of occurrences |
| To reproach | 14 |
| To condemn | 14 |