ع ق ب Root ʿ-q-b in the Qur’an 80 occurrences in 74 verses

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عاقِبَة 32 times

• 3:137 · Ali 'Imranعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSimilar situations [as yours] have passed on before you, so proceed throughout the earth and observe how was the end of those who denied.
• 6:11 · Al-An'amعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSay, "Travel through the land; then observe how was the end of the deniers."
• 6:135 · Al-An'amعَـٰقِبَةُ (in) the endSay, "O my people, work according to your position; [for] indeed, I am working. And you are going to know who will have succession in the home. Indeed, the wrongdoers will not succeed.
• 7:84 · Al-A'rafعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endAnd We rained upon them a rain [of stones]. Then see how was the end of the criminals.
• 7:86 · Al-A'rafعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endAnd do not sit on every path, threatening and averting from the way of Allah those who believe in Him, seeking to make it [seem] deviant. And remember when you were few and He increased you. And see how was the end of the corrupters.
• 7:103 · Al-A'rafعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endThen We sent after them Moses with Our signs to Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were unjust toward them. So see how was the end of the corrupters.
• 7:128 · Al-A'rafوَٱلْعَـٰقِبَةُ And the endSaid Moses to his people, "Seek help through Allah and be patient. Indeed, the earth belongs to Allah. He causes to inherit it whom He wills of His servants. And the [best] outcome is for the righteous."
• 10:39 · Yunusعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endRather, they have denied that which they encompass not in knowledge and whose interpretation has not yet come to them. Thus did those before them deny. Then observe how was the end of the wrongdoers.
• 10:73 · Yunusعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endAnd they denied him, so We saved him and those with him in the ship and made them successors, and We drowned those who denied Our signs. Then see how was the end of those who were warned.
• 11:49 · Hudٱلْعَـٰقِبَةَ the endThat is from the news of the unseen which We reveal to you, [O Muhammad]. You knew it not, neither you nor your people, before this. So be patient; indeed, the [best] outcome is for the righteous.
• 12:109 · Yusufعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endAnd We sent not before you [as messengers] except men to whom We revealed from among the people of cities. So have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? And the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah; then will you not reason?
• 16:36 · An-Nahlعَـٰقِبَةُ the endAnd We certainly sent into every nation a messenger, [saying], "Worship Allah and avoid Taghut." And among them were those whom Allah guided, and among them were those upon whom error was [deservedly] decreed. So proceed through the earth and observe how was the end of the deniers.
• 20:132 · Ta-Haوَٱلْعَـٰقِبَةُ and the outcomeAnd enjoin prayer upon your family [and people] and be steadfast therein. We ask you not for provision; We provide for you, and the [best] outcome is for [those of] righteousness.
• 22:41 · Al-Hajjعَـٰقِبَةُ (is the) end[And they are] those who, if We give them authority in the land, establish prayer and give zakah and enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong. And to Allah belongs the outcome of [all] matters.
• 27:14 · An-Namlعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endAnd they rejected them, while their [inner] selves were convinced thereof, out of injustice and haughtiness. So see how was the end of the corrupters.
• 27:51 · An-Namlعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endThen look how was the outcome of their plan - that We destroyed them and their people, all.
• 27:69 · An-Namlعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSay, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how was the end of the criminals."
• 28:37 · Al-Qasasعَـٰقِبَةُ the good end in the HereafterAnd Moses said, "My Lord is more knowing [than we or you] of who has come with guidance from Him and to whom will be succession in the home. Indeed, wrongdoers do not succeed."
• 28:40 · Al-Qasasعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSo We took him and his soldiers and threw them into the sea. So see how was the end of the wrongdoers.
• 28:83 · Al-Qasasوَٱلْعَـٰقِبَةُ And the good endThat home of the Hereafter We assign to those who do not desire exaltedness upon the earth or corruption. And the [best] outcome is for the righteous.
• 30:9 · Ar-Rumعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endHave they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? They were greater than them in power, and they plowed the earth and built it up more than they have built it up, and their messengers came to them with clear evidences. And Allah would not ever have wronged them, but they were wronging themselves.
• 30:10 · Ar-Rumعَـٰقِبَةَ (the) endThen the end of those who did evil was the worst [consequence] because they denied the signs of Allah and used to ridicule them.
• 30:42 · Ar-Rumعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSay, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how was the end of those before. Most of them were associators [of others with Allah].
• 31:22 · Luqmanعَـٰقِبَةُ (is the) endAnd whoever submits his face to Allah while he is a doer of good - then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold. And to Allah will be the outcome of [all] matters.
• 35:44 · Fatirعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endHave they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those before them? And they were greater than them in power. But Allah is not to be caused failure by anything in the heavens or on the earth. Indeed, He is ever Knowing and Competent.
• 37:73 · As-Saffatعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endThen look how was the end of those who were warned -
• 40:21 · Ghafirعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endHave they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those who were before them? They were greater than them in strength and in impression on the land, but Allah seized them for their sins. And they had not from Allah any protector.
• 40:82 · Ghafirعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endHave they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those before them? They were more numerous than themselves and greater in strength and in impression on the land, but they were not availed by what they used to earn.
• 43:25 · Az-Zukhrufعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endSo we took retribution from them; then see how was the end of the deniers.
• 47:10 · Muhammadعَـٰقِبَةُ (the) endHave they not traveled through the land and seen how was the end of those before them? Allah destroyed [everything] over them, and for the disbelievers is something comparable.

Also in 2 more places: 59:17, 65:9

عِقاب 20 times

• 2:196 · Al-Baqarahٱلْعِقَابِ (in) retributionAnd complete the Hajj and 'umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty.
• 2:211 · Al-Baqarahٱلْعِقَابِ in [the] chastisingAsk the Children of Israel how many a sign of evidence We have given them. And whoever exchanges the favor of Allah [for disbelief] after it has come to him - then indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
• 3:11 · Ali 'Imranٱلْعِقَابِ (in) [the] punishment[Theirs is] like the custom of the people of Pharaoh and those before them. They denied Our signs, so Allah seized them for their sins. And Allah is severe in penalty.
• 5:2 · Al-Ma'idahٱلْعِقَابِ (in) [the] punishmentO 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.
• 5:98 · Al-Ma'idahٱلْعِقَابِ (in) punishmentKnow that Allah is severe in penalty and that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 6:165 · Al-An'amٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the punishmentAnd it is He who has made you successors upon the earth and has raised some of you above others in degrees [of rank] that He may try you through what He has given you. Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 7:167 · Al-A'rafٱلْعِقَابِ ۖ (in) the retributionAnd [mention] when your Lord declared that He would surely [continue to] send upon them until the Day of Resurrection those who would afflict them with the worst torment. Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 8:13 · Al-Anfalٱلْعِقَابِ in [the] penaltyThat is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger - indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
• 8:25 · Al-Anfalٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the penaltyAnd fear a trial which will not strike those who have wronged among you exclusively, and know that Allah is severe in penalty.
• 8:48 · Al-Anfalٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the penaltyAnd [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, "No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector." But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty."
• 8:52 · Al-Anfalٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the penalty[Theirs is] like the custom of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them. They disbelieved in the signs of Allah, so Allah seized them for their sins. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and severe in penalty.
• 13:6 · Ar-Ra'dٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the penaltyThey impatiently urge you to bring about evil before good, while there has already occurred before them similar punishments [to what they demand]. And indeed, your Lord is full of forgiveness for the people despite their wrongdoing, and indeed, your Lord is severe in penalty.
• 13:32 · Ar-Ra'dعِقَابِ My penaltyAnd already were [other] messengers ridiculed before you, and I extended the time of those who disbelieved; then I seized them, and how [terrible] was My penalty.
• 38:14 · Sadعِقَابِ My penaltyEach of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.
• 40:3 · Ghafirٱلْعِقَابِ (in) the punishmentThe forgiver of sin, acceptor of repentance, severe in punishment, owner of abundance. There is no deity except Him; to Him is the destination.
• 40:5 · Ghafirعِقَابِ My penaltyThe people of Noah denied before them and the [disbelieving] factions after them, and every nation intended [a plot] for their messenger to seize him, and they disputed by [using] falsehood to [attempt to] invalidate thereby the truth. So I seized them, and how [terrible] was My penalty.
• 40:22 · Ghafirٱلْعِقَابِ (in) punishmentThat was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment.
• 41:43 · Fussilatعِقَابٍ (of) penaltyNothing is said to you, [O Muhammad], except what was already said to the messengers before you. Indeed, your Lord is a possessor of forgiveness and a possessor of painful penalty.
• 59:4 · Al-Hashrٱلْعِقَابِ (in) penaltyThat is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah - then indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
• 59:7 · Al-Hashrٱلْعِقَابِ (in) penaltyAnd what Allah restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns - it is for Allah and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and orphans and the [stranded] traveler - so that it will not be a perpetual distribution among the rich from among you. And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.

عَقِب 8 times

• 2:143 · Al-Baqarahعَقِبَيْهِ ۚ his heelsAnd 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.
• 3:144 · Ali 'Imranأَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ ۚ your heelsMuhammad is not but a messenger. [Other] messengers have passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels [to unbelief]? And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all; but Allah will reward the grateful.
• 3:144 · Ali 'Imranعَقِبَيْهِ his heelsMuhammad is not but a messenger. [Other] messengers have passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels [to unbelief]? And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all; but Allah will reward the grateful.
• 3:149 · Ali 'Imranأَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ your heelsO you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers.
• 6:71 · Al-An'amأَعْقَابِنَا our heelsSay, "Shall we invoke instead of Allah that which neither benefits us nor harms us and be turned back on our heels after Allah has guided us? [We would then be] like one whom the devils enticed [to wander] upon the earth confused, [while] he has companions inviting him to guidance, [calling], 'Come to us.' " Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance; and we have been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.
• 8:48 · Al-Anfalعَقِبَيْهِ his heelsAnd [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, "No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector." But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty."
• 23:66 · Al-Mu'minunأَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ your heelsMy verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels
• 43:28 · Az-Zukhrufعَقِبِهِۦ his descendentsAnd he made it a word remaining among his descendants that they might return [to it].

عاقَبَ 6 times

• 16:126 · An-Nahlعَاقَبْتُمْ you retaliateAnd if you punish [an enemy, O believers], punish with an equivalent of that with which you were harmed. But if you are patient - it is better for those who are patient.
• 16:126 · An-Nahlفَعَاقِبُوا۟ then retaliateAnd if you punish [an enemy, O believers], punish with an equivalent of that with which you were harmed. But if you are patient - it is better for those who are patient.
• 16:126 · An-Nahlعُوقِبْتُم you were afflictedAnd if you punish [an enemy, O believers], punish with an equivalent of that with which you were harmed. But if you are patient - it is better for those who are patient.
• 22:60 · Al-Hajjعَاقَبَ has retaliatedThat [is so]. And whoever responds [to injustice] with the equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized - Allah will surely aid him. Indeed, Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving.
• 22:60 · Al-Hajjعُوقِبَ he was made to sufferThat [is so]. And whoever responds [to injustice] with the equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized - Allah will surely aid him. Indeed, Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving.
• 60:11 · Al-Mumtahanahفَعَاقَبْتُمْ then your turn comesAnd if you have lost any of your wives to the disbelievers and you subsequently obtain [something], then give those whose wives have gone the equivalent of what they had spent. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.

عُقْبَى 6 times

• 13:22 · Ar-Ra'dعُقْبَى (is) the final attainmentAnd those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer and spend from what We have provided for them secretly and publicly and prevent evil with good - those will have the good consequence of [this] home -
• 13:24 · Ar-Ra'dعُقْبَى (is) the final attainment"Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home."
• 13:35 · Ar-Ra'dعُقْبَى (is the) endThe example of Paradise, which the righteous have been promised, is [that] beneath it rivers flow. Its fruit is lasting, and its shade. That is the consequence for the righteous, and the consequence for the disbelievers is the Fire.
• 13:35 · Ar-Ra'dوَّعُقْبَى and (the) endThe example of Paradise, which the righteous have been promised, is [that] beneath it rivers flow. Its fruit is lasting, and its shade. That is the consequence for the righteous, and the consequence for the disbelievers is the Fire.
• 13:42 · Ar-Ra'dعُقْبَى (is) the finalAnd those before them had plotted, but to Allah belongs the plan entirely. He knows what every soul earns, and the disbelievers will know for whom is the final home.
• 91:15 · Ash-Shamsعُقْبَـٰهَا its consequencesAnd He does not fear the consequence thereof.

عَقَبَة 2 times

• 90:11 · Al-Baladٱلْعَقَبَةَ the steep pathBut he has not broken through the difficult pass.
• 90:12 · Al-Baladٱلْعَقَبَةُ the steep path (is)And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass?

يُعَقِّبْ 2 times

• 27:10 · An-Namlيُعَقِّبْ ۚ look backAnd [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it were a snake, he turned in flight and did not return. [Allah said], "O Moses, fear not. Indeed, in My presence the messengers do not fear.
• 28:31 · Al-Qasasيُعَقِّبْ ۚ returnAnd [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it was a snake, he turned in flight and did not return. [Allah said], "O Moses, approach and fear not. Indeed, you are of the secure.

أَعْقَبَ 1 time

• 9:77 · At-Tawbahفَأَعْقَبَهُمْ So He penalized themSo He penalized them with hypocrisy in their hearts until the Day they will meet Him - because they failed Allah in what they promised Him and because they [habitually] used to lie.

عُقْب 1 time

• 18:44 · Al-Kahfعُقْبًۭا (for) the final endThere the authority is [completely] for Allah, the Truth. He is best in reward and best in outcome.

مُعَقِّب 1 time

• 13:41 · Ar-Ra'dمُعَقِّبَ adjusterHave they not seen that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? And Allah decides; there is no adjuster of His decision. And He is swift in account.

مُعَقِّبَة 1 time

• 13:11 · Ar-Ra'dمُعَقِّبَـٰتٌۭ (are) successive (Angels)For each one are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron.

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.