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ب ي ت Root b-y-t in the Qur’an 73 occurrences in 54 verses

Occurrences
73
Verses
54
Surahs
29 of 114
Words
4

Most Arabic words are built from a root of three letters, and words from one root share a core meaning. In the Qur’an, the root ب ي ت (b-y-t) gives 4 words. It appears most in An-Nur (14), Al-Baqarah (6), An-Nisa (5).

Words from this root

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

WordTypeTimesTranslated as
بَيْتnoun65House, houses, your houses
بَيَّتَverb4plan by night, they plan by night, they plot by night
بَياتnoun3night
يَبِيتُverb1spend night

بَيْت 65 times

  • 2:125 · Al-Baqarahٱلْبَيْتَ the HouseAnd [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."
  • 2:125 · Al-Baqarahبَيْتِىَ My HouseAnd [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."
  • 2:127 · Al-Baqarahٱلْبَيْتِ the HouseAnd [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House and [with him] Ishmael, [saying], "Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.
  • 2:158 · Al-Baqarahٱلْبَيْتَ (of) the HouseIndeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.
  • 2:189 · Al-Baqarahٱلْبُيُوتَ (to) the housesThey ask you, [O Muhammad], about the new moons. Say, "They are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj." And it is not righteousness to enter houses from the back, but righteousness is [in] one who fears Allah. And enter houses from their doors. And fear Allah that you may succeed.
  • 2:189 · Al-Baqarahٱلْبُيُوتَ (to) the housesThey ask you, [O Muhammad], about the new moons. Say, "They are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj." And it is not righteousness to enter houses from the back, but righteousness is [in] one who fears Allah. And enter houses from their doors. And fear Allah that you may succeed.
  • 3:49 · Ali 'Imranبُيُوتِكُمْ ۚ your housesAnd [make him] a messenger to the Children of Israel, [who will say], 'Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah. And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.
  • 3:96 · Ali 'Imranبَيْتٍۢ HouseIndeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds.
  • 3:97 · Ali 'Imranٱلْبَيْتِ (of) the HouseIn it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.
  • 3:154 · Ali 'Imranبُيُوتِكُمْ your housesThen after distress, He sent down upon you security [in the form of] drowsiness, overcoming a faction of you, while another faction worried about themselves, thinking of Allah other than the truth - the thought of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us [to have done] in this matter?" Say, "Indeed, the matter belongs completely to Allah." They conceal within themselves what they will not reveal to you. They say, "If there was anything we could have done in the matter, some of us would not have been killed right here." Say, "Even if you had been inside your houses, those decreed to be killed would have come out to their death beds." [It was] so that Allah might test what is in your breasts and purify what is in your hearts. And Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts.
  • 4:15 · An-Nisaٱلْبُيُوتِ their housesThose who commit unlawful sexual intercourse of your women - bring against them four [witnesses] from among you. And if they testify, confine the guilty women to houses until death takes them or Allah ordains for them [another] way.
  • 4:100 · An-Nisaبَيْتِهِۦ his homeAnd whoever emigrates for the cause of Allah will find on the earth many [alternative] locations and abundance. And whoever leaves his home as an emigrant to Allah and His Messenger and then death overtakes him - his reward has already become incumbent upon Allah. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
  • 5:2 · Al-Ma'idahٱلْبَيْتَ (to) the HouseO 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.
  • 5:97 · Al-Ma'idahٱلْبَيْتَ the HouseAllah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, standing for the people and [has sanctified] the sacred months and the sacrificial animals and the garlands [by which they are identified]. That is so you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth and that Allah is Knowing of all things.
  • 7:74 · Al-A'rafبُيُوتًۭا ۖ (as) homesAnd remember when He made you successors after the 'Aad and settled you in the land, [and] you take for yourselves palaces from its plains and carve from the mountains, homes. Then remember the favors of Allah and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption."
  • 8:5 · Al-Anfalبَيْتِكَ your home[It is] just as when your Lord brought you out of your home [for the battle of Badr] in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers were unwilling,
  • 8:35 · Al-Anfalٱلْبَيْتِ the HouseAnd their prayer at the House was not except whistling and handclapping. So taste the punishment for what you disbelieved.
  • 10:87 · Yunusبُيُوتًۭا (in) housesAnd We inspired to Moses and his brother, "Settle your people in Egypt in houses and make your houses [facing the] qiblah and establish prayer and give good tidings to the believers."
  • 10:87 · Yunusبُيُوتَكُمْ your housesAnd We inspired to Moses and his brother, "Settle your people in Egypt in houses and make your houses [facing the] qiblah and establish prayer and give good tidings to the believers."
  • 11:73 · Hudٱلْبَيْتِ ۚ (of) the houseThey said, "Are you amazed at the decree of Allah? May the mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, people of the house. Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Honorable."
  • 12:23 · Yusufبَيْتِهَا her houseAnd she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "Come, you." He said, "[I seek] the refuge of Allah. Indeed, he is my master, who has made good my residence. Indeed, wrongdoers will not succeed."
  • 14:37 · Ibrahimبَيْتِكَ Your Sacred HouseOur Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful.
  • 15:82 · Al-Hijrبُيُوتًا housesAnd they used to carve from the mountains, houses, feeling secure.
  • 16:68 · An-Nahlبُيُوتًۭا housesAnd your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct.
  • 16:80 · An-Nahlبُيُوتِكُمْ your homesAnd Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest and made for you from the hides of the animals tents which you find light on your day of travel and your day of encampment; and from their wool, fur and hair is furnishing and enjoyment for a time.
  • 16:80 · An-Nahlبُيُوتًۭا tentsAnd Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest and made for you from the hides of the animals tents which you find light on your day of travel and your day of encampment; and from their wool, fur and hair is furnishing and enjoyment for a time.
  • 17:93 · Al-Israبَيْتٌۭ a houseOr you have a house of gold or you ascend into the sky. And [even then], we will not believe in your ascension until you bring down to us a book we may read." Say, "Exalted is my Lord! Was I ever but a human messenger?"
  • 22:26 · Al-Hajjٱلْبَيْتِ (of) the HouseAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying], "Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.
  • 22:26 · Al-Hajjبَيْتِىَ My HouseAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying], "Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.
  • 22:29 · Al-Hajjبِٱلْبَيْتِ the HouseThen let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House."

Also in 35 more places: 22:33, 24:27, 24:27, 24:29, 24:36, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 24:61, 26:149, 27:52, 28:12, 29:41, 29:41, 29:41, 33:13, 33:33, 33:33, 33:34, 33:53, 43:33, 43:34, 51:36, 52:4, 59:2, 65:1, 66:11, 71:28, 106:3

بَيَّتَ 4 times

  • 4:81 · An-Nisaبَيَّتَ plan by nightAnd they say, "[We pledge] obedience." But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other than what you say. But Allah records what they plan by night. So leave them alone and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
  • 4:81 · An-Nisaيُبَيِّتُونَ ۖ they plan by nightAnd they say, "[We pledge] obedience." But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other than what you say. But Allah records what they plan by night. So leave them alone and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
  • 4:108 · An-Nisaيُبَيِّتُونَ they plot by nightThey conceal [their evil intentions and deeds] from the people, but they cannot conceal [them] from Allah, and He is with them [in His knowledge] when they spend the night in such as He does not accept of speech. And ever is Allah, of what they do, encompassing.
  • 27:49 · An-Namlلَنُبَيِّتَنَّهُۥ surely, we will attack him by nightThey said, "Take a mutual oath by Allah that we will kill him by night, he and his family. Then we will say to his executor, 'We did not witness the destruction of his family, and indeed, we are truthful.' "

بَيات 3 times

  • 7:4 · Al-A'rafبَيَـٰتًا (at) nightAnd how many cities have We destroyed, and Our punishment came to them at night or while they were sleeping at noon.
  • 7:97 · Al-A'rafبَيَـٰتًۭا (at) nightThen, did the people of the cities feel secure from Our punishment coming to them at night while they were asleep?
  • 10:50 · Yunusبَيَـٰتًا (by) nightSay, "Have you considered: if His punishment should come to you by night or by day - for which [aspect] of it would the criminals be impatient?"

يَبِيتُ 1 time

  • 25:64 · Al-Furqanيَبِيتُونَ spend (the) nightAnd those who spend [part of] the night to their Lord prostrating and standing [in prayer]

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.

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