ع ر ف Root ʿ-r-f in the Qur’an 71 occurrences in 63 verses

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Meanings are the most common word-by-word translations of each word in the Qur’an.

مَعْرُوف 38 times

• 2:178 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ with suitableO you who have believed, prescribed for you is legal retribution for those murdered - the free for the free, the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. But whoever overlooks from his brother anything, then there should be a suitable follow-up and payment to him with good conduct. This is an alleviation from your Lord and a mercy. But whoever transgresses after that will have a painful punishment.
• 2:180 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۖ with due fairnessPrescribed for you when death approaches [any] one of you if he leaves wealth [is that he should make] a bequest for the parents and near relatives according to what is acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.
• 2:228 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ in a reasonable mannerDivorced women remain in waiting for three periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have more right to take them back in this [period] if they want reconciliation. And due to the wives is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable. But the men have a degree over them [in responsibility and authority]. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
• 2:229 · Al-Baqarahبِمَعْرُوفٍ in a reasonable mannerDivorce is twice. Then, either keep [her] in an acceptable manner or release [her] with good treatment. And it is not lawful for you to take anything of what you have given them unless both fear that they will not be able to keep [within] the limits of Allah. But if you fear that they will not keep [within] the limits of Allah, then there is no blame upon either of them concerning that by which she ransoms herself. These are the limits of Allah, so do not transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits of Allah - it is those who are the wrongdoers.
• 2:231 · Al-Baqarahبِمَعْرُوفٍ in a fair mannerAnd when you divorce women and they have [nearly] fulfilled their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or release them according to acceptable terms, and do not keep them, intending harm, to transgress [against them]. And whoever does that has certainly wronged himself. And do not take the verses of Allah in jest. And remember the favor of Allah upon you and what has been revealed to you of the Book and wisdom by which He instructs you. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:231 · Al-Baqarahبِمَعْرُوفٍۢ ۚ in a fair mannerAnd when you divorce women and they have [nearly] fulfilled their term, either retain them according to acceptable terms or release them according to acceptable terms, and do not keep them, intending harm, to transgress [against them]. And whoever does that has certainly wronged himself. And do not take the verses of Allah in jest. And remember the favor of Allah upon you and what has been revealed to you of the Book and wisdom by which He instructs you. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:232 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۗ in a fair mannerAnd when you divorce women and they have fulfilled their term, do not prevent them from remarrying their [former] husbands if they agree among themselves on an acceptable basis. That is instructed to whoever of you believes in Allah and the Last Day. That is better for you and purer, and Allah knows and you know not.
• 2:233 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ in a fair mannerMothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the father is the mothers' provision and their clothing according to what is acceptable. No person is charged with more than his capacity. No mother should be harmed through her child, and no father through his child. And upon the [father's] heir is [a duty] like that [of the father]. And if they both desire weaning through mutual consent from both of them and consultation, there is no blame upon either of them. And if you wish to have your children nursed by a substitute, there is no blame upon you as long as you give payment according to what is acceptable. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Seeing of what you do.
• 2:233 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۗ in a fair mannerMothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the father is the mothers' provision and their clothing according to what is acceptable. No person is charged with more than his capacity. No mother should be harmed through her child, and no father through his child. And upon the [father's] heir is [a duty] like that [of the father]. And if they both desire weaning through mutual consent from both of them and consultation, there is no blame upon either of them. And if you wish to have your children nursed by a substitute, there is no blame upon you as long as you give payment according to what is acceptable. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Seeing of what you do.
• 2:234 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۗ in a fair mannerAnd those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - they, [the wives, shall] wait four months and ten [days]. And when they have fulfilled their term, then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable manner. And Allah is [fully] Acquainted with what you do.
• 2:235 · Al-Baqarahمَّعْرُوفًۭا ۚ honorableThere is no blame upon you for that to which you [indirectly] allude concerning a proposal to women or for what you conceal within yourselves. Allah knows that you will have them in mind. But do not promise them secretly except for saying a proper saying. And do not determine to undertake a marriage contract until the decreed period reaches its end. And know that Allah knows what is within yourselves, so beware of Him. And know that Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.
• 2:236 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۖ in a fair mannerThere is no blame upon you if you divorce women you have not touched nor specified for them an obligation. But give them [a gift of] compensation - the wealthy according to his capability and the poor according to his capability - a provision according to what is acceptable, a duty upon the doers of good.
• 2:240 · Al-Baqarahمَّعْرُوفٍۢ ۗ honorablyAnd those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - for their wives is a bequest: maintenance for one year without turning [them] out. But if they leave [of their own accord], then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable way. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
• 2:241 · Al-Baqarahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۖ in a fair manner And for divorced women is a provision according to what is acceptable - a duty upon the righteous.
• 2:263 · Al-Baqarahمَّعْرُوفٌۭ kindKind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allah is Free of need and Forbearing.
• 3:104 · Ali 'Imranبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ the rightAnd 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 'Imranبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ the rightYou 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.
• 3:114 · Ali 'Imranبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ [with] the rightThey believe in Allah and the Last Day, and they enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and hasten to good deeds. And those are among the righteous.
• 4:5 · An-Nisaمَّعْرُوفًۭا (of) kindnessAnd do not give the weak-minded your property, which Allah has made a means of sustenance for you, but provide for them with it and clothe them and speak to them words of appropriate kindness.
• 4:6 · An-Nisaبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ in a fair mannerAnd test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant.
• 4:8 · An-Nisaمَّعْرُوفًۭا (of) kindnessAnd when [other] relatives and orphans and the needy are present at the [time of] division, then provide for them [something] out of the estate and speak to them words of appropriate kindness.
• 4:19 · An-Nisaبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ in kindnessO you who have believed, it is not lawful for you to inherit women by compulsion. And do not make difficulties for them in order to take [back] part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality. And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them - perhaps you dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.
• 4:25 · An-Nisaبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ in a fair mannerAnd whoever among you cannot [find] the means to marry free, believing women, then [he may marry] from those whom your right hands possess of believing slave girls. And Allah is most knowing about your faith. You [believers] are of one another. So marry them with the permission of their people and give them their due compensation according to what is acceptable. [They should be] chaste, neither [of] those who commit unlawful intercourse randomly nor those who take [secret] lovers. But once they are sheltered in marriage, if they should commit adultery, then for them is half the punishment for free [unmarried] women. This [allowance] is for him among you who fears sin, but to be patient is better for you. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 4:114 · An-Nisaمَعْرُوفٍ kindnessNo good is there in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoever does that seeking means to the approval of Allah - then We are going to give him a great reward.
• 7:157 · Al-A'rafبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ to the rightThose 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.
• 9:67 · At-Tawbahٱلْمَعْرُوفِ (is) the rightThe hypocrite men and hypocrite women are of one another. They enjoin what is wrong and forbid what is right and close their hands. They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them [accordingly]. Indeed, the hypocrites - it is they who are the defiantly disobedient.
• 9:71 · At-Tawbahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ the rightThe believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
• 9:112 · At-Tawbahبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ the right[Such believers are] the repentant, the worshippers, the praisers [of Allah], the travelers [for His cause], those who bow and prostrate [in prayer], those who enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, and those who observe the limits [set by] Allah. And give good tidings to the believers.
• 22:41 · Al-Hajjبِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ the right[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.
• 31:15 · Luqmanمَعْرُوفًۭا ۖ (with) kindnessBut if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness and follow the way of those who turn back to Me [in repentance]. Then to Me will be your return, and I will inform you about what you used to do.

Also in 8 more places: 31:17, 33:6, 33:32, 47:21, 60:12, 65:2, 65:2, 65:6

عَرَفَ 20 times

• 2:89 · Al-Baqarahعَرَفُوا۟ they recognizedAnd when there came to them a Book from Allah confirming that which was with them - although before they used to pray for victory against those who disbelieved - but [then] when there came to them that which they recognized, they disbelieved in it; so the curse of Allah will be upon the disbelievers.
• 2:146 · Al-Baqarahيَعْرِفُونَهُۥ they recognize itThose to whom We gave the Scripture know him as they know their own sons. But indeed, a party of them conceal the truth while they know [it].
• 2:146 · Al-Baqarahيَعْرِفُونَ they recognizeThose to whom We gave the Scripture know him as they know their own sons. But indeed, a party of them conceal the truth while they know [it].
• 2:273 · Al-Baqarahتَعْرِفُهُم you recognize them[Charity is] for the poor who have been restricted for the cause of Allah, unable to move about in the land. An ignorant [person] would think them self-sufficient because of their restraint, but you will know them by their [characteristic] sign. They do not ask people persistently [or at all]. And whatever you spend of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.
• 5:83 · Al-Ma'idahعَرَفُوا۟ they recognizedAnd when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses.
• 6:20 · Al-An'amيَعْرِفُونَهُۥ they recognize himThose to whom We have given the Scripture recognize it as they recognize their [own] sons. Those who will lose themselves [in the Hereafter] do not believe.
• 6:20 · Al-An'amيَعْرِفُونَ they recognizeThose to whom We have given the Scripture recognize it as they recognize their [own] sons. Those who will lose themselves [in the Hereafter] do not believe.
• 7:46 · Al-A'rafيَعْرِفُونَ recognizingAnd between them will be a partition, and on [its] elevations are men who recognize all by their mark. And they call out to the companions of Paradise, "Peace be upon you." They have not [yet] entered it, but they long intensely.
• 7:48 · Al-A'rafيَعْرِفُونَهُم whom they recognizeAnd the companions of the Elevations will call to men [within Hell] whom they recognize by their mark, saying, "Of no avail to you was your gathering and [the fact] that you were arrogant."
• 12:58 · Yusufفَعَرَفَهُمْ and he recognized themAnd the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.
• 12:62 · Yusufيَعْرِفُونَهَآ may recognize itAnd [Joseph] said to his servants, "Put their merchandise into their saddlebags so they might recognize it when they have gone back to their people that perhaps they will [again] return."
• 16:83 · An-Nahlيَعْرِفُونَ They recognizeThey recognize the favor of Allah; then they deny it. And most of them are disbelievers.
• 22:72 · Al-Hajjتَعْرِفُ you will recognizeAnd when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, you recognize in the faces of those who disbelieve disapproval. They are almost on the verge of assaulting those who recite to them Our verses. Say, "Then shall I inform you of [what is] worse than that? [It is] the Fire which Allah has promised those who disbelieve, and wretched is the destination."
• 23:69 · Al-Mu'minunيَعْرِفُوا۟ they recognizeOr did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?
• 27:93 · An-Namlفَتَعْرِفُونَهَا ۚ and you will recognize themAnd say, "[All] praise is [due] to Allah. He will show you His signs, and you will recognize them. And your Lord is not unaware of what you do."
• 33:59 · Al-Ahzabيُعْرَفْنَ they should be knownO Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
• 47:30 · Muhammadفَلَعَرَفْتَهُم and you would know themAnd if We willed, We could show them to you, and you would know them by their mark; but you will surely know them by the tone of [their] speech. And Allah knows your deeds.
• 47:30 · Muhammadوَلَتَعْرِفَنَّهُمْ but surely, you will know themAnd if We willed, We could show them to you, and you would know them by their mark; but you will surely know them by the tone of [their] speech. And Allah knows your deeds.
• 55:41 · Ar-Rahmanيُعْرَفُ Will be knownThe criminals will be known by their marks, and they will be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
• 83:24 · Al-Mutaffifinتَعْرِفُ You will recognizeYou will recognize in their faces the radiance of pleasure.

اعْتَرَفُ 3 times

• 9:102 · At-Tawbahٱعْتَرَفُوا۟ (who have) acknowledgedAnd [there are] others who have acknowledged their sins. They had mixed a righteous deed with another that was bad. Perhaps Allah will turn to them in forgiveness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 40:11 · Ghafirفَٱعْتَرَفْنَا and we confessThey will say, "Our Lord, You made us lifeless twice and gave us life twice, and we have confessed our sins. So is there to an exit any way?"
• 67:11 · Al-Mulkفَٱعْتَرَفُوا۟ Then they (will) confessAnd they will admit their sin, so [it is] alienation for the companions of the Blaze.

أَعْراف 2 times

• 7:46 · Al-A'rafٱلْأَعْرَافِ the heightsAnd between them will be a partition, and on [its] elevations are men who recognize all by their mark. And they call out to the companions of Paradise, "Peace be upon you." They have not [yet] entered it, but they long intensely.
• 7:48 · Al-A'rafٱلْأَعْرَافِ (of) the heightsAnd the companions of the Elevations will call to men [within Hell] whom they recognize by their mark, saying, "Of no avail to you was your gathering and [the fact] that you were arrogant."

عَرَّفَ 2 times

• 47:6 · Muhammadعَرَّفَهَا He has made it knownAnd admit them to Paradise, which He has made known to them.
• 66:3 · At-Tahrimعَرَّفَ he made knownAnd [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

عُرْف 2 times

• 7:199 · Al-A'rafبِٱلْعُرْفِ the goodTake what is given freely, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant.
• 77:1 · Al-Mursalatعُرْفًۭا one after anotherBy those [winds] sent forth in gusts

يَتَعارَفُ 2 times

• 10:45 · Yunusيَتَعَارَفُونَ they will recognize each otherAnd on the Day when He will gather them, [it will be] as if they had not remained [in the world] but an hour of the day, [and] they will know each other. Those will have lost who denied the meeting with Allah and were not guided
• 49:13 · Al-Hujuratلِتَعَارَفُوٓا۟ ۚ that you may know one anotherO mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.

عَرَفات 1 time

• 2:198 · Al-Baqarahعَرَفَـٰتٍۢ (Mount) ArafatThere is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord [during Hajj]. But when you depart from 'Arafat, remember Allah at al- Mash'ar al-Haram. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray.

مَعْرُوفَة 1 time

• 24:53 · An-Nurمَّعْرُوفَةٌ ۚ (is) knownAnd they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that if you ordered them, they would go forth [in Allah 's cause]. Say, "Do not swear. [Such] obedience is known. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with that which you do."

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.