خ ل ف Root kh-l-f in the Qur’an 127 occurrences in 116 verses

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

اخْتَلَفَ 35 times

• 2:113 · Al-Baqarahيَخْتَلِفُونَ differingThe 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.
• 2:176 · Al-Baqarahٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ who differedThat 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.
• 2:213 · Al-Baqarahٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ they differedMankind 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.
• 2:213 · Al-Baqarahٱخْتَلَفَ differ[ed]Mankind 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.
• 2:213 · Al-Baqarahٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ they differedMankind 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.
• 2:253 · Al-Baqarahٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ they differedThose messengers - some of them We caused to exceed others. Among them were those to whom Allah spoke, and He raised some of them in degree. And We gave Jesus, the Son of Mary, clear proofs, and We supported him with the Pure Spirit. If Allah had willed, those [generations] succeeding them would not have fought each other after the clear proofs had come to them. But they differed, and some of them believed and some of them disbelieved. And if Allah had willed, they would not have fought each other, but Allah does what He intends.
• 3:19 · Ali 'Imranٱخْتَلَفَ differedIndeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.
• 3:55 · Ali 'Imranتَخْتَلِفُونَ differing[Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to Allah alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ.
• 3:105 · Ali 'Imranوَٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ and differedAnd do not be like the ones who became divided and differed after the clear proofs had come to them. And those will have a great punishment.
• 4:157 · An-Nisaٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ differAnd [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.
• 5:48 · Al-Ma'idahتَخْتَلِفُونَ differingAnd 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.
• 6:164 · Al-An'amتَخْتَلِفُونَ differingSay, "Is it other than Allah I should desire as a lord while He is the Lord of all things? And every soul earns not [blame] except against itself, and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you concerning that over which you used to differ."
• 8:42 · Al-Anfalلَٱخْتَلَفْتُمْ certainly you would have failed[Remember] when you were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the farther side, and the caravan was lower [in position] than you. If you had made an appointment [to meet], you would have missed the appointment. But [it was] so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined - that those who perished [through disbelief] would perish upon evidence and those who lived [in faith] would live upon evidence; and indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
• 10:19 · Yunusفَٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ ۚ then they differedAnd 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.
• 10:19 · Yunusيَخْتَلِفُونَ they differAnd 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.
• 10:93 · Yunusٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ they differAnd We had certainty settled the Children of Israel in an agreeable settlement and provided them with good things. And they did not differ until [after] knowledge had come to them. Indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ
• 10:93 · Yunusيَخْتَلِفُونَ differAnd We had certainty settled the Children of Israel in an agreeable settlement and provided them with good things. And they did not differ until [after] knowledge had come to them. Indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ
• 11:110 · Hudفَٱخْتُلِفَ but differences aroseAnd We had certainly given Moses the Scripture, but it came under disagreement. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, it would have been judged between them. And indeed they are, concerning the Qur'an, in disquieting doubt.
• 16:39 · An-Nahlيَخْتَلِفُونَ they differ[It is] so He will make clear to them [the truth of] that wherein they differ and so those who have disbelieved may know that they were liars.
• 16:64 · An-Nahlٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ they differedAnd We have not revealed to you the Book, [O Muhammad], except for you to make clear to them that wherein they have differed and as guidance and mercy for a people who believe.
• 16:92 · An-Nahlتَخْتَلِفُونَ differAnd do not be like she who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong [by] taking your oaths as [means of] deceit between you because one community is more plentiful [in number or wealth] than another community. Allah only tries you thereby. And He will surely make clear to you on the Day of Resurrection that over which you used to differ.
• 16:124 · An-Nahlٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ differedThe sabbath was only appointed for those who differed over it. And indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
• 16:124 · An-Nahlيَخْتَلِفُونَ differThe sabbath was only appointed for those who differed over it. And indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
• 19:37 · Maryamفَٱخْتَلَفَ But differedThen the factions differed [concerning Jesus] from among them, so woe to those who disbelieved - from the scene of a tremendous Day.
• 22:69 · Al-Hajjتَخْتَلِفُونَ differAllah will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which you used to differ."
• 27:76 · An-Namlيَخْتَلِفُونَ differIndeed, this Qur'an relates to the Children of Israel most of that over which they disagree.
• 32:25 · As-Sajdahيَخْتَلِفُونَ differIndeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
• 39:3 · Az-Zumarيَخْتَلِفُونَ ۗ differUnquestionably, for Allah is the pure religion. And those who take protectors besides Him [say], "We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah in position." Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide he who is a liar and [confirmed] disbeliever.
• 39:46 · Az-Zumarيَخْتَلِفُونَ differSay, "O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, You will judge between your servants concerning that over which they used to differ."
• 41:45 · Fussilatفَٱخْتُلِفَ but disputes aroseAnd We had already given Moses the Scripture, but it came under disagreement. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, it would have been concluded between them. And indeed they are, concerning the Qur'an, in disquieting doubt.

Also in 5 more places: 42:10, 43:63, 43:65, 45:17, 45:17

خَلْف 22 times

• 2:66 · Al-Baqarahخَلْفَهَا after themAnd We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson for those who fear Allah.
• 2:255 · Al-Baqarahخَلْفَهُمْ ۖ (is) behind themAllah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
• 3:170 · Ali 'Imranخَلْفِهِمْ (but are) left behind Rejoicing in what Allah has bestowed upon them of His bounty, and they receive good tidings about those [to be martyred] after them who have not yet joined them - that there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 4:9 · An-Nisaخَلْفِهِمْ behindAnd let those [executors and guardians] fear [injustice] as if they [themselves] had left weak offspring behind and feared for them. So let them fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice.
• 7:17 · Al-A'rafخَلْفِهِمْ behind themThen I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful [to You]."
• 7:169 · Al-A'rafخَلْفٌۭ successorsAnd there followed them successors who inherited the Scripture [while] taking the commodities of this lower life and saying, "It will be forgiven for us." And if an offer like it comes to them, they will [again] take it. Was not the covenant of the Scripture taken from them that they would not say about Allah except the truth, and they studied what was in it? And the home of the Hereafter is better for those who fear Allah, so will you not use reason?
• 8:57 · Al-Anfalخَلْفَهُمْ (are) behind themSo if you, [O Muhammad], gain dominance over them in war, disperse by [means of] them those behind them that perhaps they will be reminded.
• 10:92 · Yunusخَلْفَكَ succeed youSo today We will save you in body that you may be to those who succeed you a sign. And indeed, many among the people, of Our signs, are heedless
• 13:11 · Ar-Ra'dخَلْفِهِۦ and behind himFor 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.
• 19:59 · Maryamخَلْفٌ successorsBut there came after them successors who neglected prayer and pursued desires; so they are going to meet evil -
• 19:64 · Maryamخَلْفَنَا (is) behind us[Gabriel said], "And we [angels] descend not except by the order of your Lord. To Him belongs that before us and that behind us and what is in between. And never is your Lord forgetful -
• 20:110 · Ta-Haخَلْفَهُمْ (is) behind themAllah knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, but they do not encompass it in knowledge.
• 21:28 · Al-Anbyaخَلْفَهُمْ (is) behind themHe knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they cannot intercede except on behalf of one whom He approves. And they, from fear of Him, are apprehensive.
• 22:76 · Al-Hajjخَلْفَهُمْ ۗ (is) after themHe knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them. And to Allah will be returned [all] matters.
• 34:9 · Sabaخَلْفَهُم (is) behind themThen, do they not look at what is before them and what is behind them of the heaven and earth? If We should will, We could cause the earth to swallow them or [could] let fall upon them fragments from the sky. Indeed in that is a sign for every servant turning back [to Allah].
• 36:9 · Ya-Sinخَلْفِهِمْ behind themAnd We have put before them a barrier and behind them a barrier and covered them, so they do not see.
• 36:45 · Ya-Sinخَلْفَكُمْ (is) behind youBut when it is said to them, "Beware of what is before you and what is behind you; perhaps you will receive mercy... "
• 41:14 · Fussilatخَلْفِهِمْ behind them[That occurred] when the messengers had come to them before them and after them, [saying], "Worship not except Allah." They said, "If our Lord had willed, He would have sent down the angels, so indeed we, in that with which you have been sent, are disbelievers."
• 41:25 · Fussilatخَلْفَهُمْ (was) behind themAnd We appointed for them companions who made attractive to them what was before them and what was behind them [of sin], and the word has come into effect upon them among nations which had passed on before them of jinn and men. Indeed, they [all] were losers.
• 41:42 · Fussilatخَلْفِهِۦ ۖ behind itFalsehood cannot approach it from before it or from behind it; [it is] a revelation from a [Lord who is] Wise and Praiseworthy.
• 46:21 · Al-Ahqafخَلْفِهِۦٓ and after himAnd mention, [O Muhammad], the brother of 'Aad, when he warned his people in the [region of] al-Ahqaf - and warners had already passed on before him and after him - [saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."
• 72:27 · Al-Jinnخَلْفِهِۦ behind himExcept whom He has approved of messengers, and indeed, He sends before each messenger and behind him observers

أَخْلَفُ 14 times

• 2:80 · Al-Baqarahيُخْلِفَ will breakAnd they say, "Never will the Fire touch us, except for a few days." Say, "Have you taken a covenant with Allah? For Allah will never break His covenant. Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?"
• 3:9 · Ali 'Imranيُخْلِفُ breakOur Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise."
• 3:194 · Ali 'Imranتُخْلِفُ breakOur Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise."
• 9:77 · At-Tawbahأَخْلَفُوا۟ they brokeSo 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.
• 13:31 · Ar-Ra'dيُخْلِفُ failAnd if there was any qur'an by which the mountains would be removed or the earth would be broken apart or the dead would be made to speak, [it would be this Qur'an], but to Allah belongs the affair entirely. Then have those who believed not accepted that had Allah willed, He would have guided the people, all of them? And those who disbelieve do not cease to be struck, for what they have done, by calamity - or it will descend near their home - until there comes the promise of Allah. Indeed, Allah does not fail in [His] promise.
• 14:22 · Ibrahimفَأَخْلَفْتُكُمْ ۖ but I betrayed youAnd Satan will say when the matter has been concluded, "Indeed, Allah had promised you the promise of truth. And I promised you, but I betrayed you. But I had no authority over you except that I invited you, and you responded to me. So do not blame me; but blame yourselves. I cannot be called to your aid, nor can you be called to my aid. Indeed, I deny your association of me [with Allah] before. Indeed, for the wrongdoers is a painful punishment."
• 20:58 · Ta-Haنُخْلِفُهُۥ we will fail itThen we will surely bring you magic like it, so make between us and you an appointment, which we will not fail to keep and neither will you, in a place assigned."
• 20:86 · Ta-Haفَأَخْلَفْتُم so you brokeSo Moses returned to his people, angry and grieved. He said, "O my people, did your Lord not make you a good promise? Then, was the time [of its fulfillment] too long for you, or did you wish that wrath from your Lord descend upon you, so you broke your promise [of obedience] to me?"
• 20:87 · Ta-Haأَخْلَفْنَا we brokeThey said, "We did not break our promise to you by our will, but we were made to carry burdens from the ornaments of the people [of Pharaoh], so we threw them [into the fire], and thus did the Samiri throw."
• 20:97 · Ta-Haتُخْلَفَهُۥ ۖ you will fail to (keep) it[Moses] said, "Then go. And indeed, it is [decreed] for you in [this] life to say, 'No contact.' And indeed, you have an appointment [in the Hereafter] you will not fail to keep. And look at your 'god' to which you remained devoted. We will surely burn it and blow it into the sea with a blast.
• 22:47 · Al-Hajjيُخْلِفَ fail/violateAnd they urge you to hasten the punishment. But Allah will never fail in His promise. And indeed, a day with your Lord is like a thousand years of those which you count.
• 30:6 · Ar-Rumيُخْلِفُ fail[It is] the promise of Allah. Allah does not fail in His promise, but most of the people do not know.
• 34:39 · Sabaيُخْلِفُهُۥ ۖ will compensate itSay, "Indeed, my Lord extends provision for whom He wills of His servants and restricts [it] for him. But whatever thing you spend [in His cause] - He will compensate it; and He is the best of providers."
• 39:20 · Az-Zumarيُخْلِفُ Allah failsBut those who have feared their Lord - for them are chambers, above them chambers built high, beneath which rivers flow. [This is] the promise of Allah. Allah does not fail in [His] promise.

مُخْتَلِف 10 times

• 6:141 · Al-An'amمُخْتَلِفًا diverseAnd He it is who causes gardens to grow, [both] trellised and untrellised, and palm trees and crops of different [kinds of] food and olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar. Eat of [each of] its fruit when it yields and give its due [zakah] on the day of its harvest. And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess.
• 11:118 · Hudمُخْتَلِفِينَ to differAnd if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ.
• 16:13 · An-Nahlمُخْتَلِفًا (of) varyingAnd [He has subjected] whatever He multiplied for you on the earth of varying colors. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who remember.
• 16:69 · An-Nahlمُّخْتَلِفٌ (of) varyingThen eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colors, in which there is healing for people. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought.
• 35:27 · Fatirمُّخْتَلِفًا (of) variousDo you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby fruits of varying colors? And in the mountains are tracts, white and red of varying shades and [some] extremely black.
• 35:27 · Fatirمُّخْتَلِفٌ (of) variousDo you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby fruits of varying colors? And in the mountains are tracts, white and red of varying shades and [some] extremely black.
• 35:28 · Fatirمُخْتَلِفٌ (are) variousAnd among people and moving creatures and grazing livestock are various colors similarly. Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Forgiving.
• 39:21 · Az-Zumarمُّخْتَلِفًا (of) differentDo you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky and makes it flow as springs [and rivers] in the earth; then He produces thereby crops of varying colors; then they dry and you see them turned yellow; then He makes them [scattered] debris. Indeed in that is a reminder for those of understanding.
• 51:8 · Adh-Dhariyatمُّخْتَلِفٍۢ differingIndeed, you are in differing speech.
• 78:3 · An-Nabaمُخْتَلِفُونَ (in) disagreementThat over which they are in disagreement.

خَلِيفَة 9 times

• 2:30 · Al-Baqarahخَلِيفَةًۭ ۖ a vicegerentAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."
• 6:165 · Al-An'amخَلَـٰٓئِفَ successorsAnd 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.
• 7:69 · Al-A'rafخُلَفَآءَ successorsThen do you wonder that there has come to you a reminder from your Lord through a man from among you, that he may warn you? And remember when He made you successors after the people of Noah and increased you in stature extensively. So remember the favors of Allah that you might succeed.
• 7:74 · Al-A'rafخُلَفَآءَ successorsAnd 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."
• 10:14 · Yunusخَلَـٰٓئِفَ successorsThen We made you successors in the land after them so that We may observe how you will do.
• 10:73 · Yunusخَلَـٰٓئِفَ successorsAnd 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.
• 27:62 · An-Namlخُلَفَآءَ inheritorsIs He [not best] who responds to the desperate one when he calls upon Him and removes evil and makes you inheritors of the earth? Is there a deity with Allah? Little do you remember.
• 35:39 · Fatirخَلَـٰٓئِفَ successorsIt is He who has made you successors upon the earth. And whoever disbelieves - upon him will be [the consequence of] his disbelief. And the disbelief of the disbelievers does not increase them in the sight of their Lord except in hatred; and the disbelief of the disbelievers does not increase them except in loss.
• 38:26 · Sadخَلِيفَةًۭ a vicegerent[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.

اخْتِلاف 7 times

• 2:164 · Al-Baqarahوَٱخْتِلَـٰفِ and alternationIndeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people who use reason.
• 3:190 · Ali 'Imranوَٱخْتِلَـٰفِ and (in the) alternationIndeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding.
• 4:82 · An-Nisaٱخْتِلَـٰفًۭا contradictionThen do they not reflect upon the Qur'an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.
• 10:6 · Yunusٱخْتِلَـٰفِ (the) alternationIndeed, in the alternation of the night and the day and [in] what Allah has created in the heavens and the earth are signs for a people who fear Allah
• 23:80 · Al-Mu'minunٱخْتِلَـٰفُ (is the) alternationAnd it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?
• 30:22 · Ar-Rumوَٱخْتِلَـٰفُ and the diversityAnd of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge.
• 45:5 · Al-Jathiyahوَٱخْتِلَـٰفِ And (in the) alternationAnd [in] the alternation of night and day and [in] what Allah sends down from the sky of provision and gives life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and [in His] directing of the winds are signs for a people who reason.

خِلاف 6 times

• 5:33 · Al-Ma'idahخِلَـٰفٍ opposite sidesIndeed, the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive upon earth [to cause] corruption is none but that they be killed or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from opposite sides or that they be exiled from the land. That is for them a disgrace in this world; and for them in the Hereafter is a great punishment,
• 7:124 · Al-A'rafخِلَـٰفٍۢ opposite (sides)I will surely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides; then I will surely crucify you all."
• 9:81 · At-Tawbahخِلَـٰفَ behindThose who remained behind rejoiced in their staying [at home] after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah and disliked to strive with their wealth and their lives in the cause of Allah and said, "Do not go forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of Hell is more intensive in heat" - if they would but understand.
• 17:76 · Al-Israخِلَـٰفَكَ after youAnd indeed, they were about to drive you from the land to evict you therefrom. And then [when they do], they will not remain [there] after you, except for a little.
• 20:71 · Ta-Haخِلَـٰفٍۢ opposite sides[Pharaoh] said, "You believed him before I gave you permission. Indeed, he is your leader who has taught you magic. So I will surely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you on the trunks of palm trees, and you will surely know which of us is more severe in [giving] punishment and more enduring."
• 26:49 · Ash-Shu'araخِلَـٰفٍۢ opposite sides[Pharaoh] said, "You believed Moses before I gave you permission. Indeed, he is your leader who has taught you magic, but you are going to know. I will surely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and I will surely crucify you all."

اسْتَخْلَفَ 5 times

• 6:133 · Al-An'amوَيَسْتَخْلِفْ and grant successionAnd your Lord is the Free of need, the possessor of mercy. If He wills, he can do away with you and give succession after you to whomever He wills, just as He produced you from the descendants of another people.
• 7:129 · Al-A'rafوَيَسْتَخْلِفَكُمْ and make you successorsThey said, "We have been harmed before you came to us and after you have come to us." He said, "Perhaps your Lord will destroy your enemy and grant you succession in the land and see how you will do."
• 11:57 · Hudوَيَسْتَخْلِفُ And my Lord will give successionBut if they turn away, [say], "I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian."
• 24:55 · An-Nurلَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ surely He will grant them successionAllah has promised those who have believed among you and done righteous deeds that He will surely grant them succession [to authority] upon the earth just as He granted it to those before them and that He will surely establish for them [therein] their religion which He has preferred for them and that He will surely substitute for them, after their fear, security, [for] they worship Me, not associating anything with Me. But whoever disbelieves after that - then those are the defiantly disobedient.
• 24:55 · An-Nurٱسْتَخْلَفَ He gave successionAllah has promised those who have believed among you and done righteous deeds that He will surely grant them succession [to authority] upon the earth just as He granted it to those before them and that He will surely establish for them [therein] their religion which He has preferred for them and that He will surely substitute for them, after their fear, security, [for] they worship Me, not associating anything with Me. But whoever disbelieves after that - then those are the defiantly disobedient.

خَلَفَ 5 times

• 7:142 · Al-A'rafٱخْلُفْنِى Take my placeAnd We made an appointment with Moses for thirty nights and perfected them by [the addition of] ten; so the term of his Lord was completed as forty nights. And Moses said to his brother Aaron, "Take my place among my people, do right [by them], and do not follow the way of the corrupters."
• 7:150 · Al-A'rafخَلَفْتُمُونِى you have done in my placeAnd 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."
• 7:169 · Al-A'rafفَخَلَفَ Then succeededAnd there followed them successors who inherited the Scripture [while] taking the commodities of this lower life and saying, "It will be forgiven for us." And if an offer like it comes to them, they will [again] take it. Was not the covenant of the Scripture taken from them that they would not say about Allah except the truth, and they studied what was in it? And the home of the Hereafter is better for those who fear Allah, so will you not use reason?
• 19:59 · Maryam۞ فَخَلَفَ Then succeededBut there came after them successors who neglected prayer and pursued desires; so they are going to meet evil -
• 43:60 · Az-Zukhrufيَخْلُفُونَ succeedingAnd if We willed, We could have made [instead] of you angels succeeding [one another] on the earth.

مُخَلَّف 4 times

• 9:81 · At-Tawbahٱلْمُخَلَّفُونَ those who remained behindThose who remained behind rejoiced in their staying [at home] after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah and disliked to strive with their wealth and their lives in the cause of Allah and said, "Do not go forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of Hell is more intensive in heat" - if they would but understand.
• 48:11 · Al-Fathٱلْمُخَلَّفُونَ those who remained behindThose who remained behind of the bedouins will say to you, "Our properties and our families occupied us, so ask forgiveness for us." They say with their tongues what is not within their hearts. Say, "Then who could prevent Allah at all if He intended for you harm or intended for you benefit? Rather, ever is Allah, with what you do, Acquainted.
• 48:15 · Al-Fathٱلْمُخَلَّفُونَ those who remained behindThose who remained behind will say when you set out toward the war booty to take it, "Let us follow you." They wish to change the words of Allah. Say, "Never will you follow us. Thus did Allah say before." So they will say, "Rather, you envy us." But [in fact] they were not understanding except a little.
• 48:16 · Al-Fathلِّلْمُخَلَّفِينَ to those who remained behindSay to those who remained behind of the bedouins, "You will be called to [face] a people of great military might; you may fight them, or they will submit. So if you obey, Allah will give you a good reward; but if you turn away as you turned away before, He will punish you with a painful punishment."

خَوالِف 2 times

• 9:87 · At-Tawbahٱلْخَوَالِفِ those who stay behindThey were satisfied to be with those who stay behind, and their hearts were sealed over, so they do not understand.
• 9:93 · At-Tawbahٱلْخَوَالِفِ those who stay behindThe cause [for blame] is only upon those who ask permission of you while they are rich. They are satisfied to be with those who stay behind, and Allah has sealed over their hearts, so they do not know.

يُخالِفُ 2 times

• 11:88 · Hudأُخَالِفَكُمْ I differ from youHe said, "O my people, have you considered: if I am upon clear evidence from my Lord and He has provided me with a good provision from Him...? And I do not intend to differ from you in that which I have forbidden you; I only intend reform as much as I am able. And my success is not but through Allah. Upon him I have relied, and to Him I return.
• 24:63 · An-Nurيُخَالِفُونَ opposeDo not make [your] calling of the Messenger among yourselves as the call of one of you to another. Already Allah knows those of you who slip away, concealed by others. So let those beware who dissent from the Prophet's order, lest fitnah strike them or a painful punishment.

خالِف 1 time

• 9:83 · At-Tawbahٱلْخَـٰلِفِينَ those who stay behindIf Allah should return you to a faction of them [after the expedition] and then they ask your permission to go out [to battle], say, "You will not go out with me, ever, and you will never fight with me an enemy. Indeed, you were satisfied with sitting [at home] the first time, so sit [now] with those who stay behind."

خُلِّفُ 1 time

• 9:118 · At-Tawbahخُلِّفُوا۟ were left behindAnd [He also forgave] the three who were left behind [and regretted their error] to the point that the earth closed in on them in spite of its vastness and their souls confined them and they were certain that there is no refuge from Allah except in Him. Then He turned to them so they could repent. Indeed, Allah is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.

خِلْفَة 1 time

• 25:62 · Al-Furqanخِلْفَةًۭ (in) successionAnd it is He who has made the night and the day in succession for whoever desires to remember or desires gratitude.

مُخْلِف 1 time

• 14:47 · Ibrahimمُخْلِفَ will failSo never think that Allah will fail in His promise to His messengers. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Owner of Retribution.

مُسْتَخْلَف 1 time

• 57:7 · Al-Hadidمُّسْتَخْلَفِينَ trusteesBelieve in Allah and His Messenger and spend out of that in which He has made you successors. For those who have believed among you and spent, there will be a great reward.

يَتَخَلَّفُ 1 time

• 9:120 · At-Tawbahيَتَخَلَّفُوا۟ they remain behindIt was not [proper] for the people of Madinah and those surrounding them of the bedouins that they remain behind after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah or that they prefer themselves over his self. That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or fatigue or hunger in the cause of Allah, nor do they tread on any ground that enrages the disbelievers, nor do they inflict upon an enemy any infliction but that is registered for them as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of the doers of good.

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.