How many times is Night mentioned in the Qur’an?

What was counted

Most mentions: Al-Isra (5), Ali 'Imran (4), Al-An'am (4), Yunus (4), Al-Muzzammil (4).

Every mention

• 2:164 · Al-Baqarahٱلَّيْلِ of the nightIndeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people who use reason.
• 2:187 · Al-Baqarahٱلَّيْلِ ۚ the nightIt has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques. These are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the people that they may become righteous.
• 2:274 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلَّيْلِ by nightThose who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 3:27 · Ali 'Imranٱلَّيْلَ the nightYou cause the night to enter the day, and You cause the day to enter the night; and You bring the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give provision to whom You will without account."
• 3:27 · Ali 'Imranٱلَّيْلِ ۖ the nightYou cause the night to enter the day, and You cause the day to enter the night; and You bring the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give provision to whom You will without account."
• 3:113 · Ali 'Imranٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightThey are not [all] the same; among the People of the Scripture is a community standing [in obedience], reciting the verses of Allah during periods of the night and prostrating [in prayer].
• 3:190 · Ali 'Imranٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightIndeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding.
• 6:13 · Al-An'amٱلَّيْلِ the nightAnd to Him belongs that which reposes by night and by day, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
• 6:60 · Al-An'amبِٱلَّيْلِ by the nightAnd it is He who takes your souls by night and knows what you have committed by day. Then He revives you therein that a specified term may be fulfilled. Then to Him will be your return; then He will inform you about what you used to do.
• 6:76 · Al-An'amٱلَّيْلُ the nightSo when the night covered him [with darkness], he saw a star. He said, "This is my lord." But when it set, he said, "I like not those that disappear."
• 6:96 · Al-An'amٱلَّيْلَ the night[He is] the cleaver of daybreak and has made the night for rest and the sun and moon for calculation. That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.
• 7:54 · Al-A'rafٱلَّيْلَ the nightIndeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. He covers the night with the day, [another night] chasing it rapidly; and [He created] the sun, the moon, and the stars, subjected by His command. Unquestionably, His is the creation and the command; blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds.
• 10:6 · Yunusٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightIndeed, in the alternation of the night and the day and [in] what Allah has created in the heavens and the earth are signs for a people who fear Allah
• 10:24 · Yunusلَيْلًا (by) nightThe example of [this] worldly life is but like rain which We have sent down from the sky that the plants of the earth absorb - [those] from which men and livestock eat - until, when the earth has taken on its adornment and is beautified and its people suppose that they have capability over it, there comes to it Our command by night or by day, and We make it as a harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday. Thus do We explain in detail the signs for a people who give thought.
• 10:27 · Yunusٱلَّيْلِ the darkness (of) nightBut they who have earned [blame for] evil doings - the recompense of an evil deed is its equivalent, and humiliation will cover them. They will have from Allah no protector. It will be as if their faces are covered with pieces of the night - so dark [are they]. Those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.
• 10:67 · Yunusٱلَّيْلَ the nightIt is He who made for you the night to rest therein and the day, giving sight. Indeed in that are signs for a people who listen.
• 11:81 · Hudٱلَّيْلِ the nightThe angels said, "O Lot, indeed we are messengers of your Lord; [therefore], they will never reach you. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back - except your wife; indeed, she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?"
• 11:114 · Hudٱلَّيْلِ ۚ the nightAnd establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember.
• 13:3 · Ar-Ra'dٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd it is He who spread the earth and placed therein firmly set mountains and rivers; and from all of the fruits He made therein two mates; He causes the night to cover the day. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.
• 13:10 · Ar-Ra'dبِٱلَّيْلِ by nightIt is the same [to Him] concerning you whether one conceals [his] speech or one publicizes it and whether one is hidden by night or conspicuous [among others] by day.
• 14:33 · Ibrahimٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd He subjected for you the sun and the moon, continuous [in orbit], and subjected for you the night and the day.
• 15:65 · Al-Hijrٱلَّيْلِ the nightSo set out with your family during a portion of the night and follow behind them and let not anyone among you look back and continue on to where you are commanded."
• 16:12 · An-Nahlٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd He has subjected for you the night and day and the sun and moon, and the stars are subjected by His command. Indeed in that are signs for a people who reason.
• 17:1 · Al-Israلَيْلًۭا (by) nightExalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
• 17:12 · Al-Israٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd We have made the night and day two signs, and We erased the sign of the night and made the sign of the day visible that you may seek bounty from your Lord and may know the number of years and the account [of time]. And everything We have set out in detail.
• 17:12 · Al-Israٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightAnd We have made the night and day two signs, and We erased the sign of the night and made the sign of the day visible that you may seek bounty from your Lord and may know the number of years and the account [of time]. And everything We have set out in detail.
• 17:78 · Al-Israٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightEstablish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
• 17:79 · Al-Israٱلَّيْلِ the nightAnd from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.
• 19:10 · Maryamلَيَالٍۢ nights[Zechariah] said, "My Lord, make for me a sign." He said, "Your sign is that you will not speak to the people for three nights, [being] sound."
• 20:130 · Ta-Haٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightSo be patient over what they say and exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting; and during periods of the night [exalt Him] and at the ends of the day, that you may be satisfied.
• 21:20 · Al-Anbyaٱلَّيْلَ [the] nightThey exalt [Him] night and day [and] do not slacken.
• 21:33 · Al-Anbyaٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming.
• 21:42 · Al-Anbyaبِٱلَّيْلِ in the nightSay, "Who can protect you at night or by day from the Most Merciful?" But they are, from the remembrance of their Lord, turning away.
• 22:61 · Al-Hajjٱلَّيْلَ the nightThat is because Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and because Allah is Hearing and Seeing.
• 22:61 · Al-Hajjٱلَّيْلِ the nightThat is because Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and because Allah is Hearing and Seeing.
• 23:80 · Al-Mu'minunٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightAnd it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?
• 24:44 · An-Nurٱلَّيْلَ the nightAllah alternates the night and the day. Indeed in that is a lesson for those who have vision.
• 25:47 · Al-Furqanٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd it is He who has made the night for you as clothing and sleep [a means for] rest and has made the day a resurrection.
• 25:62 · Al-Furqanٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd it is He who has made the night and the day in succession for whoever desires to remember or desires gratitude.
• 27:86 · An-Namlٱلَّيْلَ the nightDo they not see that We made the night that they may rest therein and the day giving sight? Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe.
• 28:71 · Al-Qasasٱلَّيْلَ the nightSay, "Have you considered: if Allah should make for you the night continuous until the Day of Resurrection, what deity other than Allah could bring you light? Then will you not hear?"
• 28:72 · Al-Qasasبِلَيْلٍۢ nightSay, "Have you considered: if Allah should make for you the day continuous until the Day of Resurrection, what deity other than Allah could bring you a night in which you may rest? Then will you not see?"
• 28:73 · Al-Qasasٱلَّيْلَ the nightAnd out of His mercy He made for you the night and the day that you may rest therein and [by day] seek from His bounty and [that] perhaps you will be grateful.
• 30:23 · Ar-Rumبِٱلَّيْلِ by nightAnd of His signs is your sleep by night and day and your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in that are signs for a people who listen.
• 31:29 · Luqmanٱلَّيْلَ the nightDo you not see that Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term, and that Allah, with whatever you do, is Acquainted?
• 31:29 · Luqmanٱلَّيْلِ the nightDo you not see that Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term, and that Allah, with whatever you do, is Acquainted?
• 34:18 · Sabaلَيَالِىَ (by) nightAnd We placed between them and the cities which We had blessed [many] visible cities. And We determined between them the [distances of] journey, [saying], "Travel between them by night or day in safety."
• 34:33 · Sabaٱلَّيْلِ (by) nightThose who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, "Rather, [it was your] conspiracy of night and day when you were ordering us to disbelieve in Allah and attribute to Him equals." But they will [all] confide regret when they see the punishment; and We will put shackles on the necks of those who disbelieved. Will they be recompensed except for what they used to do?
• 35:13 · Fatirٱلَّيْلَ the nightHe causes the night to enter the day, and He causes the day to enter the night and has subjected the sun and the moon - each running [its course] for a specified term. That is Allah, your Lord; to Him belongs sovereignty. And those whom you invoke other than Him do not possess [as much as] the membrane of a date seed.
• 35:13 · Fatirٱلَّيْلِ the nightHe causes the night to enter the day, and He causes the day to enter the night and has subjected the sun and the moon - each running [its course] for a specified term. That is Allah, your Lord; to Him belongs sovereignty. And those whom you invoke other than Him do not possess [as much as] the membrane of a date seed.
• 36:37 · Ya-Sinٱلَّيْلُ (is) the nightAnd a sign for them is the night. We remove from it [the light of] day, so they are [left] in darkness.
• 36:40 · Ya-Sinٱلَّيْلُ the nightIt is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming.
• 37:138 · As-Saffatوَبِٱلَّيْلِ ۗ And at nightAnd at night. Then will you not use reason?
• 39:5 · Az-Zumarٱلَّيْلَ the nightHe created the heavens and earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.
• 39:5 · Az-Zumarٱلَّيْلِ ۖ the nightHe created the heavens and earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.
• 39:9 · Az-Zumarٱلَّيْلِ (of) the nightIs one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, [like one who does not]? Say, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know?" Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding.
• 40:61 · Ghafirٱلَّيْلَ the nightIt is Allah who made for you the night that you may rest therein and the day giving sight. Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people, but most of the people are not grateful.
• 41:37 · Fussilatٱلَّيْلُ (are) the nightAnd of His signs are the night and day and the sun and moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or to the moon, but prostate to Allah, who created them, if it should be Him that you worship.
• 41:38 · Fussilatبِٱلَّيْلِ by nightBut if they are arrogant - then those who are near your Lord exalt Him by night and by day, and they do not become weary.
• 44:23 · Ad-Dukhanلَيْلًا (by) night[Allah said], "Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.

Also in 24 more places: 45:5, 50:40, 51:17, 52:49, 57:6, 57:6, 69:7, 71:5, 73:2, 73:6, 73:20, 73:20, 74:33, 76:26, 76:26, 78:10, 79:29, 81:17, 84:17, 89:2, 89:4, 91:4, 92:1, 93:2

How we count

Each Qur’an word built on the words above counts once, in any form (singular, dual or plural, with or without prefixes such as wa- or al-). Counts published elsewhere often differ because they count different forms or phrases. Root and lemma data: Quranic Arabic Corpus (Kais Dukes, University of Leeds), revised by quran-morphology, GNU GPL. All sources. Verse translation: Saheeh International.

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