ك ت ب Root k-t-b in the Qur’an 319 occurrences in 279 verses

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كِتاب 260 times

• 2:2 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبُ (is) the bookThis is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah -
• 2:44 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ۚ the BookDo you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?
• 2:53 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookAnd [recall] when We gave Moses the Scripture and criterion that perhaps you would be guided.
• 2:78 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the bookAnd among them are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture except in wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.
• 2:79 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the bookSo woe to those who write the "scripture" with their own hands, then say, "This is from Allah," in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.
• 2:85 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ the BookThen, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another and evicting a party of your people from their homes, cooperating against them in sin and aggression. And if they come to you as captives, you ransom them, although their eviction was forbidden to you. So do you believe in part of the Scripture and disbelieve in part? Then what is the recompense for those who do that among you except disgrace in worldly life; and on the Day of Resurrection they will be sent back to the severest of punishment. And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
• 2:87 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookAnd We did certainly give Moses the Torah and followed up after him with messengers. And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs and supported him with the Pure Spirit. But is it [not] that every time a messenger came to you, [O Children of Israel], with what your souls did not desire, you were arrogant? And a party [of messengers] you denied and another party you killed.
• 2:89 · Al-Baqarahكِتَـٰبٌۭ a BookAnd 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.
• 2:101 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookAnd when a messenger from Allah came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know [what it contained].
• 2:101 · Al-Baqarahكِتَـٰبَ (the) BookAnd when a messenger from Allah came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know [what it contained].
• 2:105 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ (of) the BookNeither those who disbelieve from the People of the Scripture nor the polytheists wish that any good should be sent down to you from your Lord. But Allah selects for His mercy whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.
• 2:109 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ (of) the BookMany of the People of the Scripture wish they could turn you back to disbelief after you have believed, out of envy from themselves [even] after the truth has become clear to them. So pardon and overlook until Allah delivers His command. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
• 2:113 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ۗ the BookThe Jews say "The Christians have nothing [true] to stand on," and the Christians say, "The Jews have nothing to stand on," although they [both] recite the Scripture. Thus the polytheists speak the same as their words. But Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
• 2:121 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookThose to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They [are the ones who] believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it - it is they who are the losers.
• 2:129 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookOur Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise."
• 2:144 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookWe have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
• 2:145 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookAnd if you brought to those who were given the Scripture every sign, they would not follow your qiblah. Nor will you be a follower of their qiblah. Nor would they be followers of one another's qiblah. So if you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, indeed, you would then be among the wrongdoers.
• 2:146 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookThose 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].
• 2:151 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookJust as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know.
• 2:159 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ ۙ the Book Indeed, those who conceal what We sent down of clear proofs and guidance after We made it clear for the people in the Scripture - those are cursed by Allah and cursed by those who curse,
• 2:174 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ the BookIndeed, they who conceal what Allah has sent down of the Book and exchange it for a small price - those consume not into their bellies except the Fire. And Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them. And they will have a painful punishment.
• 2:176 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookThat is [deserved by them] because Allah has sent down the Book in truth. And indeed, those who differ over the Book are in extreme dissension.
• 2:176 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ the BookThat is [deserved by them] because Allah has sent down the Book in truth. And indeed, those who differ over the Book are in extreme dissension.
• 2:177 · Al-Baqarahوَٱلْكِتَـٰبِ and the BookRighteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; [and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who] fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.
• 2:213 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookMankind 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.
• 2:231 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبِ the BookAnd 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.
• 2:235 · Al-Baqarahٱلْكِتَـٰبُ the prescribed termThere 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.
• 2:285 · Al-Baqarahوَكُتُبِهِۦ and His BooksThe Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination."
• 3:3 · Ali 'Imranٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookHe has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
• 3:7 · Ali 'Imranٱلْكِتَـٰبَ the BookIt 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.

Also in 230 more places: 3:7, 3:19, 3:20, 3:23, 3:23, 3:48, 3:64, 3:65, 3:69, 3:70, 3:71, 3:72, 3:75, 3:78, 3:78, 3:78, 3:79, 3:79, 3:81, 3:98, 3:99, 3:100, 3:110, 3:113, 3:119, 3:145, 3:164, 3:184, 3:186, 3:187, 3:199, 4:24, 4:44, 4:47, 4:51, 4:54, 4:103, 4:105, 4:113, 4:123, 4:127, 4:131, 4:136, 4:136, 4:136, 4:140, 4:153, 4:153, 4:159, 4:171, 5:5, 5:5, 5:15, 5:15, 5:15, 5:19, 5:44, 5:48, 5:48, 5:57, 5:59, 5:65, 5:68, 5:77, 5:110, 6:7, 6:20, 6:38, 6:59, 6:89, 6:91, 6:92, 6:114, 6:114, 6:154, 6:155, 6:156, 6:157, 7:2, 7:37, 7:52, 7:169, 7:169, 7:170, 7:196, 8:68, 8:75, 9:29, 9:36, 10:1, 10:37, 10:61, 10:94, 11:1, 11:6, 11:17, 11:110, 12:1, 13:1, 13:36, 13:38, 13:39, 13:43, 14:1, 15:1, 15:4, 16:64, 16:89, 17:2, 17:4, 17:13, 17:14, 17:58, 17:71, 17:71, 17:93, 18:1, 18:27, 18:49, 18:49, 19:12, 19:16, 19:30, 19:41, 19:51, 19:54, 19:56, 20:52, 21:10, 21:104, 22:8, 22:70, 23:49, 23:62, 24:33, 25:35, 26:2, 27:1, 27:29, 27:40, 27:75, 28:2, 28:43, 28:49, 28:52, 28:86, 29:27, 29:45, 29:46, 29:47, 29:47, 29:48, 29:51, 30:56, 31:2, 31:20, 32:2, 32:23, 33:6, 33:6, 33:26, 34:3, 34:44, 35:11, 35:25, 35:29, 35:31, 35:32, 35:40, 37:117, 37:157, 38:29, 39:1, 39:2, 39:23, 39:41, 39:69, 40:2, 40:53, 40:70, 41:3, 41:41, 41:45, 42:14, 42:15, 42:17, 42:52, 43:2, 43:4, 43:21, 44:2, 45:2, 45:16, 45:28, 45:29, 46:2, 46:4, 46:12, 46:12, 46:30, 50:4, 52:2, 56:78, 57:16, 57:22, 57:25, 57:26, 57:29, 59:2, 59:11, 62:2, 66:12, 68:37, 69:19, 69:19, 69:25, 69:25, 74:31, 74:31, 78:29, 83:7, 83:9, 83:18, 83:20, 84:7, 84:10, 98:1, 98:3, 98:4, 98:6

كَتَبَ 49 times

• 2:79 · Al-Baqarahيَكْتُبُونَ writeSo woe to those who write the "scripture" with their own hands, then say, "This is from Allah," in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.
• 2:79 · Al-Baqarahكَتَبَتْ have writtenSo woe to those who write the "scripture" with their own hands, then say, "This is from Allah," in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.
• 2:178 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ PrescribedO 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-Baqarahكُتِبَ PrescribedPrescribed 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.
• 2:183 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ Is prescribedO you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous -
• 2:183 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ was prescribedO you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous -
• 2:187 · Al-Baqarahكَتَبَ has ordainedIt 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.
• 2:216 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ Is prescribedFighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.
• 2:246 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ prescribedHave you not considered the assembly of the Children of Israel after [the time of] Moses when they said to a prophet of theirs, "Send to us a king, and we will fight in the way of Allah "? He said, "Would you perhaps refrain from fighting if fighting was prescribed for you?" They said, "And why should we not fight in the cause of Allah when we have been driven out from our homes and from our children?" But when fighting was prescribed for them, they turned away, except for a few of them. And Allah is Knowing of the wrongdoers.
• 2:246 · Al-Baqarahكُتِبَ was prescribedHave you not considered the assembly of the Children of Israel after [the time of] Moses when they said to a prophet of theirs, "Send to us a king, and we will fight in the way of Allah "? He said, "Would you perhaps refrain from fighting if fighting was prescribed for you?" They said, "And why should we not fight in the cause of Allah when we have been driven out from our homes and from our children?" But when fighting was prescribed for them, they turned away, except for a few of them. And Allah is Knowing of the wrongdoers.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahفَٱكْتُبُوهُ ۚ then write itO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahوَلْيَكْتُب And let writeO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahيَكْتُبَ he writesO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahفَلْيَكْتُبْ So let him writeO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahتَكْتُبُوهُ you write it O you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahتَكْتُبُوهَا ۗ you write itO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 3:53 · Ali 'Imranفَٱكْتُبْنَا then write usOur Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger Jesus, so register us among the witnesses [to truth]."
• 3:154 · Ali 'Imranكُتِبَ was decreedThen 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.
• 3:181 · Ali 'Imranسَنَكْتُبُ We will recordAllah has certainly heard the statement of those [Jews] who said, "Indeed, Allah is poor, while we are rich." We will record what they said and their killing of the prophets without right and will say, "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire.
• 4:66 · An-Nisaكَتَبْنَا (had) decreedAnd if We had decreed upon them, "Kill yourselves" or "Leave your homes," they would not have done it, except for a few of them. But if they had done what they were instructed, it would have been better for them and a firmer position [for them in faith].
• 4:77 · An-Nisaكُتِبَ was ordainedHave you not seen those who were told, "Restrain your hands [from fighting] and establish prayer and give zakah"? But then when fighting was ordained for them, at once a party of them feared men as they fear Allah or with [even] greater fear. They said, "Our Lord, why have You decreed upon us fighting? If only You had postponed [it for] us for a short time." Say, The enjoyment of this world is little, and the Hereafter is better for he who fears Allah. And injustice will not be done to you, [even] as much as a thread [inside a date seed]."
• 4:77 · An-Nisaكَتَبْتَ have You ordainedHave you not seen those who were told, "Restrain your hands [from fighting] and establish prayer and give zakah"? But then when fighting was ordained for them, at once a party of them feared men as they fear Allah or with [even] greater fear. They said, "Our Lord, why have You decreed upon us fighting? If only You had postponed [it for] us for a short time." Say, The enjoyment of this world is little, and the Hereafter is better for he who fears Allah. And injustice will not be done to you, [even] as much as a thread [inside a date seed]."
• 4:81 · An-Nisaيَكْتُبُ recordsAnd 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.
• 4:127 · An-Nisaكُتِبَ is ordainedAnd they request from you, [O Muhammad], a [legal] ruling concerning women. Say, "Allah gives you a ruling about them and [about] what has been recited to you in the Book concerning the orphan girls to whom you do not give what is decreed for them - and [yet] you desire to marry them - and concerning the oppressed among children and that you maintain for orphans [their rights] in justice." And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is ever Knowing of it.
• 5:21 · Al-Ma'idahكَتَبَ (has been) ordainedO my people, enter the Holy Land which Allah has assigned to you and do not turn back [from fighting in Allah 's cause] and [thus] become losers."
• 5:32 · Al-Ma'idahكَتَبْنَا We ordainedBecause of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.
• 5:45 · Al-Ma'idahوَكَتَبْنَا And We ordainedAnd We ordained for them therein a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and for wounds is legal retribution. But whoever gives [up his right as] charity, it is an expiation for him. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the wrongdoers.
• 5:83 · Al-Ma'idahفَٱكْتُبْنَا so write usAnd 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.
• 6:12 · Al-An'amكَتَبَ He has decreedSay, "To whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth?" Say, "To Allah." He has decreed upon Himself mercy. He will surely assemble you for the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt. Those who will lose themselves [that Day] do not believe.
• 6:54 · Al-An'amكَتَبَ (Has) PrescribedAnd when those come to you who believe in Our verses, say, "Peace be upon you. Your Lord has decreed upon Himself mercy: that any of you who does wrong out of ignorance and then repents after that and corrects himself - indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful."

Also in 19 more places: 7:145, 7:156, 7:156, 9:51, 9:120, 9:121, 10:21, 19:79, 21:105, 22:4, 36:12, 43:19, 43:80, 52:41, 57:27, 58:21, 58:22, 59:3, 68:47

كاتِب 6 times

• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahكَاتِبٌۢ a scribeO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahكَاتِبٌ a scribeO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:282 · Al-Baqarahكَاتِبٌۭ (the) scribeO you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. Let no scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught him. So let him write and let the one who has the obligation dictate. And let him fear Allah, his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so that if one of the women errs, then the other can remind her. And let not the witnesses refuse when they are called upon. And do not be [too] weary to write it, whether it is small or large, for its [specified] term. That is more just in the sight of Allah and stronger as evidence and more likely to prevent doubt between you, except when it is an immediate transaction which you conduct among yourselves. For [then] there is no blame upon you if you do not write it. And take witnesses when you conclude a contract. Let no scribe be harmed or any witness. For if you do so, indeed, it is [grave] disobedience in you. And fear Allah. And Allah teaches you. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
• 2:283 · Al-Baqarahكَاتِبًۭا a scribeAnd if you are on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then a security deposit [should be] taken. And if one of you entrusts another, then let him who is entrusted discharge his trust [faithfully] and let him fear Allah, his Lord. And do not conceal testimony, for whoever conceals it - his heart is indeed sinful, and Allah is Knowing of what you do.
• 21:94 · Al-Anbyaكَـٰتِبُونَ (are) RecordersSo whoever does righteous deeds while he is a believer - no denial will there be for his effort, and indeed We, of it, are recorders.
• 82:11 · Al-Infitarكَـٰتِبِينَ recordingNoble and recording;

اكْتَتَبَ 1 time

• 25:5 · Al-Furqanٱكْتَتَبَهَا which he has had writtenAnd they say, "Legends of the former peoples which he has written down, and they are dictated to him morning and afternoon."

كاتِبُ 1 time

• 24:33 · An-Nurفَكَاتِبُوهُمْ then give them (the) writingBut let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain [from sexual relations] until Allah enriches them from His bounty. And those who seek a contract [for eventual emancipation] from among whom your right hands possess - then make a contract with them if you know there is within them goodness and give them from the wealth of Allah which He has given you. And do not compel your slave girls to prostitution, if they desire chastity, to seek [thereby] the temporary interests of worldly life. And if someone should compel them, then indeed, Allah is [to them], after their compulsion, Forgiving and Merciful.

كِتابِي 1 time

• 27:28 · An-Namlبِّكِتَـٰبِى with my letterTake this letter of mine and deliver it to them. Then leave them and see what [answer] they will return."

مَكْتُوب 1 time

• 7:157 · Al-A'rafمَكْتُوبًا writtenThose 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.

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.