أ م م Root ʾ-m-m in the Qur’an 119 occurrences in 108 verses

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أُمَّة 64 times

• 2:128 · Al-Baqarahأُمَّةًۭ a communityOur Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
• 2:134 · Al-Baqarahأُمَّةٌۭ (was) a communityThat was a nation which has passed on. It will have [the consequence of] what it earned, and you will have what you have earned. And you will not be asked about what they used to do.
• 2:141 · Al-Baqarahأُمَّةٌۭ (was) a communityThat is a nation which has passed on. It will have [the consequence of] what it earned, and you will have what you have earned. And you will not be asked about what they used to do.
• 2:143 · Al-Baqarahأُمَّةًۭ a communityAnd thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to face except that We might make evident who would follow the Messenger from who would turn back on his heels. And indeed, it is difficult except for those whom Allah has guided. And never would Allah have caused you to lose your faith. Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful.
• 2:213 · Al-Baqarahأُمَّةًۭ a communityMankind was [of] one religion [before their deviation]; then Allah sent the prophets as bringers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the Scripture in truth to judge between the people concerning that in which they differed. And none differed over the Scripture except those who were given it - after the clear proofs came to them - out of jealous animosity among themselves. And Allah guided those who believed to the truth concerning that over which they had differed, by His permission. And Allah guides whom He wills to a straight path.
• 3:104 · Ali 'Imranأُمَّةٌۭ [a] peopleAnd let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful.
• 3:110 · Ali 'Imranأُمَّةٍ (of) peopleYou are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah. If only the People of the Scripture had believed, it would have been better for them. Among them are believers, but most of them are defiantly disobedient.
• 3:113 · Ali 'Imranأُمَّةٌۭ (is) a communityThey 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].
• 4:41 · An-Nisaأُمَّةٍۭ nationSo how [will it be] when We bring from every nation a witness and we bring you, [O Muhammad] against these [people] as a witness?
• 5:48 · Al-Ma'idahأُمَّةًۭ a communityAnd We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. To each of you We prescribed a law and a method. Had Allah willed, He would have made you one nation [united in religion], but [He intended] to test you in what He has given you; so race to [all that is] good. To Allah is your return all together, and He will [then] inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.
• 5:66 · Al-Ma'idahأُمَّةٌۭ (is) a communityAnd if only they upheld [the law of] the Torah, the Gospel, and what has been revealed to them from their Lord, they would have consumed [provision] from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them are a moderate community, but many of them - evil is that which they do.
• 6:38 · Al-An'amأُمَمٌ (are) communitiesAnd there is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that flies with its wings except [that they are] communities like you. We have not neglected in the Register a thing. Then unto their Lord they will be gathered.
• 6:42 · Al-An'amأُمَمٍۢ nationsAnd We have already sent [messengers] to nations before you, [O Muhammad]; then We seized them with poverty and hardship that perhaps they might humble themselves [to Us].
• 6:108 · Al-An'amأُمَّةٍ communityAnd do not insult those they invoke other than Allah, lest they insult Allah in enmity without knowledge. Thus We have made pleasing to every community their deeds. Then to their Lord is their return, and He will inform them about what they used to do.
• 7:34 · Al-A'rafأُمَّةٍ nationAnd for every nation is a [specified] term. So when their time has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].
• 7:38 · Al-A'rafأُمَمٍۢ (the) nations[Allah] will say, "Enter among nations which had passed on before you of jinn and mankind into the Fire." Every time a nation enters, it will curse its sister until, when they have all overtaken one another therein, the last of them will say about the first of them "Our Lord, these had misled us, so give them a double punishment of the Fire. He will say, "For each is double, but you do not know."
• 7:38 · Al-A'rafأُمَّةٌۭ a nation[Allah] will say, "Enter among nations which had passed on before you of jinn and mankind into the Fire." Every time a nation enters, it will curse its sister until, when they have all overtaken one another therein, the last of them will say about the first of them "Our Lord, these had misled us, so give them a double punishment of the Fire. He will say, "For each is double, but you do not know."
• 7:159 · Al-A'rafأُمَّةٌۭ (is) a communityAnd among the people of Moses is a community which guides by truth and by it establishes justice.
• 7:160 · Al-A'rafأُمَمًۭا ۚ (as) communitiesAnd We divided them into twelve descendant tribes [as distinct] nations. And We inspired to Moses when his people implored him for water, "Strike with your staff the stone," and there gushed forth from it twelve springs. Every people knew its watering place. And We shaded them with clouds and sent down upon them manna and quails, [saying], "Eat from the good things with which We have provided you." And they wronged Us not, but they were [only] wronging themselves.
• 7:164 · Al-A'rafأُمَّةٌۭ a communityAnd when a community among them said, "Why do you advise [or warn] a people whom Allah is [about] to destroy or to punish with a severe punishment?" they [the advisors] said, "To be absolved before your Lord and perhaps they may fear Him."
• 7:168 · Al-A'rafأُمَمًۭا ۖ (as) nationsAnd We divided them throughout the earth into nations. Of them some were righteous, and of them some were otherwise. And We tested them with good [times] and bad that perhaps they would return [to obedience].
• 7:181 · Al-A'rafأُمَّةٌۭ (is) a nationAnd among those We created is a community which guides by truth and thereby establishes justice.
• 10:19 · Yunusأُمَّةًۭ a communityAnd mankind was not but one community [united in religion], but [then] they differed. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, it would have been judged between them [immediately] concerning that over which they differ.
• 10:47 · Yunusأُمَّةٍۢ nationAnd for every nation is a messenger. So when their messenger comes, it will be judged between them in justice, and they will not be wronged
• 10:49 · Yunusأُمَّةٍ nationSay, "I possess not for myself any harm or benefit except what Allah should will. For every nation is a [specified] term. When their time has come, then they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it]."
• 11:8 · Hudأُمَّةٍۢ a timeAnd if We hold back from them the punishment for a limited time, they will surely say, "What detains it?" Unquestionably, on the Day it comes to them, it will not be averted from them, and they will be enveloped by what they used to ridicule.
• 11:48 · Hudأُمَمٍۢ the nationsIt was said, "O Noah, disembark in security from Us and blessings upon you and upon nations [descending] from those with you. But other nations [of them] We will grant enjoyment; then there will touch them from Us a painful punishment."
• 11:48 · Hudوَأُمَمٌۭ But (to other) nationsIt was said, "O Noah, disembark in security from Us and blessings upon you and upon nations [descending] from those with you. But other nations [of them] We will grant enjoyment; then there will touch them from Us a painful punishment."
• 11:118 · Hudأُمَّةًۭ one communityAnd if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ.
• 12:45 · Yusufأُمَّةٍ a periodBut the one who was freed and remembered after a time said, "I will inform you of its interpretation, so send me forth."

Also in 34 more places: 13:30, 13:30, 15:5, 16:36, 16:63, 16:84, 16:89, 16:92, 16:92, 16:93, 16:120, 21:92, 21:92, 22:34, 22:67, 23:43, 23:44, 23:52, 23:52, 27:83, 28:23, 28:75, 29:18, 35:24, 35:42, 40:5, 41:25, 42:8, 43:22, 43:23, 43:33, 45:28, 45:28, 46:18

أُمّ 35 times

• 3:7 · Ali 'Imranأُمُّ the foundationIt is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book; in it are verses [that are] precise - they are the foundation of the Book - and others unspecific. As for those in whose hearts is deviation [from truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific, seeking discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one knows its [true] interpretation except Allah. But those firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And no one will be reminded except those of understanding.
• 4:11 · An-Nisaفَلِأُمِّهِ then for his motherAllah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one's parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents [alone] inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers [or sisters], for his mother is a sixth, after any bequest he [may have] made or debt. Your parents or your children - you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. [These shares are] an obligation [imposed] by Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
• 4:11 · An-Nisaفَلِأُمِّهِ then for his motherAllah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one's parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents [alone] inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers [or sisters], for his mother is a sixth, after any bequest he [may have] made or debt. Your parents or your children - you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. [These shares are] an obligation [imposed] by Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
• 4:23 · An-Nisaأُمَّهَـٰتُكُمْ (are) your mothersProhibited to you [for marriage] are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your [milk] mothers who nursed you, your sisters through nursing, your wives' mothers, and your step-daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone in. But if you have not gone in unto them, there is no sin upon you. And [also prohibited are] the wives of your sons who are from your [own] loins, and that you take [in marriage] two sisters simultaneously, except for what has already occurred. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
• 4:23 · An-Nisaوَأُمَّهَـٰتُكُمُ and (the) mothersProhibited to you [for marriage] are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your [milk] mothers who nursed you, your sisters through nursing, your wives' mothers, and your step-daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone in. But if you have not gone in unto them, there is no sin upon you. And [also prohibited are] the wives of your sons who are from your [own] loins, and that you take [in marriage] two sisters simultaneously, except for what has already occurred. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
• 4:23 · An-Nisaوَأُمَّهَـٰتُ and mothersProhibited to you [for marriage] are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your [milk] mothers who nursed you, your sisters through nursing, your wives' mothers, and your step-daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone in. But if you have not gone in unto them, there is no sin upon you. And [also prohibited are] the wives of your sons who are from your [own] loins, and that you take [in marriage] two sisters simultaneously, except for what has already occurred. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
• 5:17 · Al-Ma'idahوَأُمَّهُۥ and his motherThey have certainly disbelieved who say that Allah is Christ, the son of Mary. Say, "Then who could prevent Allah at all if He had intended to destroy Christ, the son of Mary, or his mother or everyone on the earth?" And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them. He creates what He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.
• 5:75 · Al-Ma'idahوَأُمُّهُۥ And his motherThe Messiah, son of Mary, was not but a messenger; [other] messengers have passed on before him. And his mother was a supporter of truth. They both used to eat food. Look how We make clear to them the signs; then look how they are deluded.
• 5:116 · Al-Ma'idahوَأُمِّىَ and my motherAnd [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities besides Allah?'" He will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.
• 6:92 · Al-An'amأُمَّ (the) motherAnd this is a Book which We have sent down, blessed and confirming what was before it, that you may warn the Mother of Cities and those around it. Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in it, and they are maintaining their prayers.
• 7:150 · Al-A'rafأُمَّ (of) my motherAnd when Moses returned to his people, angry and grieved, he said, "How wretched is that by which you have replaced me after [my departure]. Were you impatient over the matter of your Lord?" And he threw down the tablets and seized his brother by [the hair of] his head, pulling him toward him. [Aaron] said, "O son of my mother, indeed the people oppressed me and were about to kill me, so let not the enemies rejoice over me and do not place me among the wrongdoing people."
• 13:39 · Ar-Ra'dأُمُّ (is) the Mother (of) the BookAllah eliminates what He wills or confirms, and with Him is the Mother of the Book.
• 16:78 · An-Nahlأُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ (of) your mothersAnd Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and intellect that perhaps you would be grateful.
• 19:28 · Maryamأُمُّكِ your motherO sister of Aaron, your father was not a man of evil, nor was your mother unchaste."
• 20:38 · Ta-Haأُمِّكَ your motherWhen We inspired to your mother what We inspired,
• 20:40 · Ta-Haأُمِّكَ your mother[And We favored you] when your sister went and said, 'Shall I direct you to someone who will be responsible for him?' So We restored you to your mother that she might be content and not grieve. And you killed someone, but We saved you from retaliation and tried you with a [severe] trial. And you remained [some] years among the people of Madyan. Then you came [here] at the decreed time, O Moses.
• 20:94 · Ta-Haيَبْنَؤُمَّ O son of my mother[Aaron] said, "O son of my mother, do not seize [me] by my beard or by my head. Indeed, I feared that you would say, 'You caused division among the Children of Israel, and you did not observe [or await] my word.' "
• 23:50 · Al-Mu'minunوَأُمَّهُۥٓ and his motherAnd We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign and sheltered them within a high ground having level [areas] and flowing water.
• 24:61 · An-Nurأُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ (of) your mothersThere is not upon the blind [any] constraint nor upon the lame constraint nor upon the ill constraint nor upon yourselves when you eat from your [own] houses or the houses of your fathers or the houses of your mothers or the houses of your brothers or the houses of your sisters or the houses of your father's brothers or the houses of your father's sisters or the houses of your mother's brothers or the houses of your mother's sisters or [from houses] whose keys you possess or [from the house] of your friend. There is no blame upon you whether you eat together or separately. But when you enter houses, give greetings of peace upon each other - a greeting from Allah, blessed and good. Thus does Allah make clear to you the verses [of ordinance] that you may understand.
• 28:7 · Al-Qasasأُمِّ (the) motherAnd We inspired to the mother of Moses, "Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him [one] of the messengers."
• 28:10 · Al-Qasasأُمِّ (of the) motherAnd the heart of Moses' mother became empty [of all else]. She was about to disclose [the matter concerning] him had We not bound fast her heart that she would be of the believers.
• 28:13 · Al-Qasasأُمِّهِۦ his motherSo We restored him to his mother that she might be content and not grieve and that she would know that the promise of Allah is true. But most of the people do not know.
• 28:59 · Al-Qasasأُمِّهَا their mother (town)And never would your Lord have destroyed the cities until He had sent to their mother a messenger reciting to them Our verses. And We would not destroy the cities except while their people were wrongdoers.
• 31:14 · Luqmanأُمُّهُۥ his motherAnd We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.
• 33:4 · Al-Ahzabأُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ ۚ (as) your mothersAllah has not made for a man two hearts in his interior. And He has not made your wives whom you declare unlawful your mothers. And he has not made your adopted sons your [true] sons. That is [merely] your saying by your mouths, but Allah says the truth, and He guides to the [right] way.
• 33:6 · Al-Ahzabأُمَّهَـٰتُهُمْ ۗ (are) their mothersThe Prophet is more worthy of the believers than themselves, and his wives are [in the position of] their mothers. And those of [blood] relationship are more entitled [to inheritance] in the decree of Allah than the [other] believers and the emigrants, except that you may do to your close associates a kindness [through bequest]. That was in the Book inscribed.
• 39:6 · Az-Zumarأُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ (of) your mothersHe created you from one soul. Then He made from it its mate, and He produced for you from the grazing livestock eight mates. He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, within three darknesses. That is Allah, your Lord; to Him belongs dominion. There is no deity except Him, so how are you averted?
• 42:7 · Ash-Shuraأُمَّ (the) motherAnd thus We have revealed to you an Arabic Qur'an that you may warn the Mother of Cities [Makkah] and those around it and warn of the Day of Assembly, about which there is no doubt. A party will be in Paradise and a party in the Blaze.
• 43:4 · Az-Zukhrufأُمِّ (the) MotherAnd indeed it is, in the Mother of the Book with Us, exalted and full of wisdom.
• 46:15 · Al-Ahqafأُمُّهُۥ his motherAnd We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatment. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship, and his gestation and weaning [period] is thirty months. [He grows] until, when he reaches maturity and reaches [the age of] forty years, he says, "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to work righteousness of which You will approve and make righteous for me my offspring. Indeed, I have repented to You, and indeed, I am of the Muslims."

Also in 5 more places: 53:32, 58:2, 58:2, 80:35, 101:9

إِمام 12 times

• 2:124 · Al-Baqarahإِمَامًۭا ۖ a leaderAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." [Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?" [Allah] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers."
• 9:12 · At-Tawbahأَئِمَّةَ the leadersAnd if they break their oaths after their treaty and defame your religion, then fight the leaders of disbelief, for indeed, there are no oaths [sacred] to them; [fight them that] they might cease.
• 11:17 · Hudإِمَامًۭا (as) a guideSo is one who [stands] upon a clear evidence from his Lord [like the aforementioned]? And a witness from Him follows it, and before it was the Scripture of Moses to lead and as mercy. Those [believers in the former revelations] believe in the Qur'an. But whoever disbelieves in it from the [various] factions - the Fire is his promised destination. So be not in doubt about it. Indeed, it is the truth from your Lord, but most of the people do not believe.
• 15:79 · Al-Hijrلَبِإِمَامٍۢ (were) on a highwaySo We took retribution from them, and indeed, both [cities] are on a clear highway.
• 17:71 · Al-Israبِإِمَـٰمِهِمْ ۖ with their record[Mention, O Muhammad], the Day We will call forth every people with their record [of deeds]. Then whoever is given his record in his right hand - those will read their records, and injustice will not be done to them, [even] as much as a thread [inside the date seed].
• 21:73 · Al-Anbyaأَئِمَّةًۭ leadersAnd We made them leaders guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah; and they were worshippers of Us.
• 25:74 · Al-Furqanإِمَامًا a leaderAnd those who say, "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous."
• 28:5 · Al-Qasasأَئِمَّةًۭ leadersAnd We wanted to confer favor upon those who were oppressed in the land and make them leaders and make them inheritors
• 28:41 · Al-Qasasأَئِمَّةًۭ leadersAnd We made them leaders inviting to the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection they will not be helped.
• 32:24 · As-Sajdahأَئِمَّةًۭ leadersAnd We made from among them leaders guiding by Our command when they were patient and [when] they were certain of Our signs.
• 36:12 · Ya-Sinإِمَامٍۢ a RegisterIndeed, it is We who bring the dead to life and record what they have put forth and what they left behind, and all things We have enumerated in a clear register.
• 46:12 · Al-Ahqafإِمَامًۭا (as) a guideAnd before it was the scripture of Moses to lead and as a mercy. And this is a confirming Book in an Arabic tongue to warn those who have wronged and as good tidings to the doers of good.

أُمِّيّ 6 times

• 2:78 · Al-Baqarahأُمِّيُّونَ (are) unlettered onesAnd among them are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture except in wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.
• 3:20 · Ali 'Imranوَٱلْأُمِّيِّـۧنَ and the unlettered peopleSo if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who follow me." And say to those who were given the Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of [His] servants.
• 3:75 · Ali 'Imranٱلْأُمِّيِّـۧنَ the unlettered peopleAnd among the People of the Scripture is he who, if you entrust him with a great amount [of wealth], he will return it to you. And among them is he who, if you entrust him with a [single] silver coin, he will not return it to you unless you are constantly standing over him [demanding it]. That is because they say, "There is no blame upon us concerning the unlearned." And they speak untruth about Allah while they know [it].
• 7:157 · Al-A'rafٱلْأُمِّىَّ the unletteredThose who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet, whom they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right and forbids them what is wrong and makes lawful for them the good things and prohibits for them the evil and relieves them of their burden and the shackles which were upon them. So they who have believed in him, honored him, supported him and followed the light which was sent down with him - it is those who will be the successful.
• 7:158 · Al-A'rafٱلْأُمِّىِّ the unletteredSay, [O Muhammad], "O mankind, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death." So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in Allah and His words, and follow him that you may be guided.
• 62:2 · Al-Jumu'ahٱلْأُمِّيِّـۧنَ the unletteredIt is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from themselves reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book and wisdom - although they were before in clear error -

آمّ 1 time

• 5:2 · Al-Ma'idahءَآمِّينَ (those) comingO you who have believed, do not violate the rites of Allah or [the sanctity of] the sacred month or [neglect the marking of] the sacrificial animals and garlanding [them] or [violate the safety of] those coming to the Sacred House seeking bounty from their Lord and [His] approval. But when you come out of ihram, then [you may] hunt. And do not let the hatred of a people for having obstructed you from al-Masjid al-Haram lead you to transgress. And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.

أَمام 1 time

• 75:5 · Al-Qiyamahأَمَامَهُۥ (to) what is before himBut man desires to continue in sin.

How we count

Each Qur’an word whose stem comes from this root counts once. Attached prefixes and pronouns, such as wa- (and) or al- (the), are not counted separately. Root and lemma data: Quranic Arabic Corpus (Kais Dukes, University of Leeds), revised by quran-morphology, GNU GPL. All sources. Verse translation: Saheeh International.