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Quran Dictionary
Look up Quranic words — their root letters, root meanings, and every ayath where they appear.
1,671 words
عدل
'Adl
Justice, fairness
Root: ع-د-ل24 occurrences
عبادة
'Ibadah
Worship, servitude
Root: ع-ب-د2 occurrences
علم
'Ilm
Knowledge, learning
Root: ع-ل-م3 occurrences
أمانة
Amanah
Trust, responsibility
Root: أ-م-ن1070 occurrences
أمر
Amr
Command, affair
Root: أ-م-ر2 occurrences
برّ
Birr
Righteousness, piety
Root: ب-ر-ر2 occurrences
ذكر
Dhikr
Remembrance, reminder
Root: ذ-ك-ر2 occurrences
دين
Din
Religion, judgement
Root: د-ي-ن2 occurrences
فلاح
Falah
Success, prosperity
Root: ف-ل-ح2 occurrences
فطرة
Fitrah
Natural disposition, origin
Root: ف-ط-ر2 occurrences
حمد
Hamd
Praise
Root: ح-م-د2 occurrences
حق
Haqq
Truth, right, reality
Root: ح-ق-ق2 occurrences
حكمة
Hikmah
Wisdom, sound judgement
Root: ح-ك-م2 occurrences
هدى
Huda
Guidance
Root: ه-د-ي2 occurrences
إيمان
Iman
Faith, belief
Root: أ-م-ن2 occurrences
جهاد
Jihad
Striving, struggle
Root: ج-ه-د2 occurrences
خلق
Khalq
Creation, to create
Root: خ-ل-ق2 occurrences
خير
Khayr
Good, goodness
Root: خ-ي-ر2 occurrences
كتاب
Kitab
Book, scripture
Root: ك-ت-ب2 occurrences
مغفرة
Maghfirah
Forgiveness
Root: غ-ف-ر2 occurrences
ميزان
Mizan
Balance, scale
Root: و-ز-ن2 occurrences
نفس
Nafs
Soul, self
Root: ن-ف-س2 occurrences
نور
Nur
Light
Root: ن-و-ر2 occurrences
قلب
Qalb
Heart
Root: ق-ل-ب2 occurrences
قسط
Qist
Equity, fair balance
Root: ق-س-ط2 occurrences
رب
Rabb
Lord, sustainer
Root: ر-ب-ب2 occurrences
رحمة
Rahmah
Mercy, compassion
Root: ر-ح-م33 occurrences
رزق
Rizq
Provision, sustenance
Root: ر-ز-ق2 occurrences
صبر
Sabr
Patience, steadfastness
Root: ص-ب-ر2 occurrences
صلاة
Salah
Prayer, ritual worship
Root: ص-ل-و2 occurrences
سلام
Salam
Peace, soundness
Root: س-ل-م2 occurrences
شكر
Shukr
Gratitude, thankfulness
Root: ش-ك-ر2 occurrences
صدق
Sidq
Truthfulness, sincerity
Root: ص-د-ق2 occurrences
تقوى
Taqwa
God-consciousness, piety
Root: و-ق-ي2 occurrences
توبة
Tawbah
Repentance, turning back
Root: ت-و-ب2 occurrences
زكاة
Zakah
Purifying charity, growth
Root: ز-ك-و2 occurrences
بذر
b-d-h-r
The root بذر primarily means to sow or scatter seeds, or to scatter things in general. It can also describe God scattering mankind or land putting forth plants.
Root: ب-ذ-ر2 occurrences
بدل
b-d-l
The root بَدَلَ (badala) means to change or alter. It can refer to changing a thing's form or quality while its substance remains the same, or changing it by substituting one thing for another.
Root: ب-د-ل10 occurrences
بدن
b-d-n
The root بَدَن refers to the body, often excluding the head and limbs, or specifically the torso. It can also denote the main part of a garment, a short coat of mail, or an old mountain goat.
Root: ب-د-ن2 occurrences
بدر
b-d-r
The root بدر (bdr) primarily means to hasten or strive to be first. It implies urgency and a desire to precede others or an event. It can also describe something happening quickly or unexpectedly.
Root: ب-د-ر1 occurrences
بدو
b-d-w
The root "bdw" primarily means "to appear" or "become manifest." It also describes an opinion arising or changing, or people going out to the desert.
Root: ب-د-و10 occurrences
بدأ
b-d-ā
The root بدأ (bdA) primarily means "to begin" or "to do something first." It is used in phrases like "to begin with" or "to do something from the beginning.
Root: ب-د-أ10 occurrences
بدع
b-d-ʿ
The root بدع (bdE) primarily means to originate or invent something new, without a pre-existing model.
Root: ب-د-ع4 occurrences
بغل
b-gh-l
The root بغل (bgl) primarily refers to a mule, an animal born from a horse and a donkey. It can also metaphorically describe something difficult, barren, or of ignoble origin.
Root: ب-غ-ل1 occurrences
بغت
b-gh-t
The root بغت (bgt) signifies something happening suddenly, unexpectedly, or by surprise. It implies an unforeseen event or an abrupt encounter.
Root: ب-غ-ت10 occurrences
بغي
b-gh-y
The root ب-غ-ي primarily means to seek or desire something, often with an implication of exceeding bounds or acting unjustly. It can denote transgression, rebellion, or seeking something wrongfully.
Root: ب-غ-ي10 occurrences
بغض
b-gh-ḍ
The root بغض (bgD) primarily means to hate. The verb أَبْغَضَ (abghaḍa) signifies "he hated him.
Root: ب-غ-ض5 occurrences
بهج
b-h-j
The root بهج (bhj) describes something beautiful, goodly, or bright, especially plants. It also refers to a person being joyful, glad, or happy, often with a radiant appearance.
Root: ب-ه-ج3 occurrences
بهل
b-h-l
The root "bhl" describes something left unrestrained or free. It often refers to a she-camel without a nose-rein or halter, free to roam or be milked by anyone.
Root: ب-ه-ل1 occurrences
بهم
b-h-m
The root بهم (bhm) refers to something closed, locked, or obscure, making it difficult to access or understand. It can describe a closed door, a solid object, or a confusing matter.
Root: ب-ه-م3 occurrences
بهت
b-h-t
The root بَهَتَ (bht) primarily means to be confounded, perplexed, or amazed, often to the point of being silenced or overcome.
Root: ب-ه-ت8 occurrences
بجس
b-j-s
The root "bjs" describes water bursting forth or flowing from a source like clouds, springs, or rocks. It implies a sudden, forceful gushing or outpouring, often after a passage or vent has opened.
Root: ب-ج-س1 occurrences
بخل
b-k-h-l
The root بخل (bkhl) describes someone who is stingy or avaricious. It refers to a person from whom niggardliness is often experienced.
Root: ب-خ-ل7 occurrences
بخس
b-k-h-s
The root بَخَسَ (bakhs) means to diminish, lessen, or make something deficient or faulty. It also means to wrong someone or deprive them of their rights.
Root: ب-خ-س7 occurrences
بخع
b-k-h-ʿ
The root بَخَعَ (bakh'a) means to slaughter with extreme effectiveness, reaching the back of the neck.
Root: ب-خ-ع2 occurrences
بكم
b-k-m
The root بكم (bkm) describes someone who is dumb, either by birth or unable to articulate words well, even if they can speak. It can also refer to someone lacking understanding or intellect.
Root: ب-ك-م6 occurrences
بكر
b-k-r
The root بكر (bkr) primarily means to go forth or come early in the morning, between daybreak and sunrise. It can also tropically mean to hasten to something at any time, morning or evening.
Root: ب-ك-ر10 occurrences
بكي
b-k-y
The root بكي primarily means to weep or cry, often with tears, due to sorrow, grief, or fear. It can also denote lamenting or mourning. The intensity of the crying can vary.
Root: ب-ك-ي7 occurrences
بلد
b-l-d
The root بلد (bld) primarily refers to a country, region, or town. It can also denote a desert or extensive tract of land. Figuratively, it describes separation or a desolate place.
Root: ب-ل-د10 occurrences
بلغ
b-l-gh
The root "بلغ" (balagha) primarily means to reach, attain, or arrive at a destination, time, or state. It encompasses the idea of reaching the utmost point or full maturity, whether physically (e.g.
Root: ب-ل-غ10 occurrences