ن ف ق Root n-f-q in the Qur’an 111 occurrences in 86 verses

Words from this root

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

أَنفَقَ 68 times

• 2:3 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ they spendWho believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them,
• 2:195 · Al-Baqarahوَأَنفِقُوا۟ And spendAnd spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.
• 2:215 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ ۖ they (should) spendThey ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it."
• 2:215 · Al-Baqarahأَنفَقْتُم you spendThey ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it."
• 2:219 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ they (should) spendThey ask you about wine and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin and [yet, some] benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit." And they ask you what they should spend. Say, "The excess [beyond needs]." Thus Allah makes clear to you the verses [of revelation] that you might give thought.
• 2:254 · Al-Baqarahأَنفِقُوا۟ SpendO you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you before there comes a Day in which there is no exchange and no friendship and no intercession. And the disbelievers - they are the wrongdoers.
• 2:261 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ spendThe example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
• 2:262 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ spendThose who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and then do not follow up what they have spent with reminders [of it] or [other] injury will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 2:262 · Al-Baqarahأَنفَقُوا۟ they spendThose who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and then do not follow up what they have spent with reminders [of it] or [other] injury will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 2:264 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُ spendsO you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury as does one who spends his wealth [only] to be seen by the people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day. His example is like that of a [large] smooth stone upon which is dust and is hit by a downpour that leaves it bare. They are unable [to keep] anything of what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people.
• 2:265 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ spendAnd the example of those who spend their wealth seeking means to the approval of Allah and assuring [reward for] themselves is like a garden on high ground which is hit by a downpour - so it yields its fruits in double. And [even] if it is not hit by a downpour, then a drizzle [is sufficient]. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing.
• 2:267 · Al-Baqarahأَنفِقُوا۟ SpendO you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy.
• 2:267 · Al-Baqarahتُنفِقُونَ you spendO you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy.
• 2:270 · Al-Baqarahأَنفَقْتُم you spendAnd whatever you spend of expenditures or make of vows - indeed, Allah knows of it. And for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.
• 2:272 · Al-Baqarahتُنفِقُوا۟ you spendNot upon you, [O Muhammad], is [responsibility for] their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. And whatever good you [believers] spend is for yourselves, and you do not spend except seeking the countenance of Allah. And whatever you spend of good - it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.
• 2:272 · Al-Baqarahتُنفِقُونَ you spendNot upon you, [O Muhammad], is [responsibility for] their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. And whatever good you [believers] spend is for yourselves, and you do not spend except seeking the countenance of Allah. And whatever you spend of good - it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.
• 2:272 · Al-Baqarahتُنفِقُوا۟ you spendNot upon you, [O Muhammad], is [responsibility for] their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills. And whatever good you [believers] spend is for yourselves, and you do not spend except seeking the countenance of Allah. And whatever you spend of good - it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.
• 2:273 · Al-Baqarahتُنفِقُوا۟ you spend[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.
• 2:274 · Al-Baqarahيُنفِقُونَ spendThose who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 3:92 · Ali 'Imranتُنفِقُوا۟ you spendNever will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.
• 3:92 · Ali 'Imranتُنفِقُوا۟ you spendNever will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.
• 3:117 · Ali 'Imranيُنفِقُونَ they spendThe example of what they spend in this worldly life is like that of a wind containing frost which strikes the harvest of a people who have wronged themselves and destroys it. And Allah has not wronged them, but they wrong themselves.
• 3:134 · Ali 'Imranيُنفِقُونَ spendWho spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good;
• 4:34 · An-Nisaأَنفَقُوا۟ they spendMen are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.
• 4:38 · An-Nisaيُنفِقُونَ spendAnd [also] those who spend of their wealth to be seen by the people and believe not in Allah nor in the Last Day. And he to whom Satan is a companion - then evil is he as a companion.
• 4:39 · An-Nisaوَأَنفَقُوا۟ and spentAnd what [harm would come] upon them if they believed in Allah and the Last Day and spent out of what Allah provided for them? And Allah is ever, about them, Knowing.
• 5:64 · Al-Ma'idahيُنفِقُ He spendsAnd the Jews say, "The hand of Allah is chained." Chained are their hands, and cursed are they for what they say. Rather, both His hands are extended; He spends however He wills. And that which has been revealed to you from your Lord will surely increase many of them in transgression and disbelief. And We have cast among them animosity and hatred until the Day of Resurrection. Every time they kindled the fire of war [against you], Allah extinguished it. And they strive throughout the land [causing] corruption, and Allah does not like corrupters.
• 8:3 · Al-Anfalيُنفِقُونَ they spendThe ones who establish prayer, and from what We have provided them, they spend.
• 8:36 · Al-Anfalيُنفِقُونَ they spendIndeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allah. So they will spend it; then it will be for them a [source of] regret; then they will be overcome. And those who have disbelieved - unto Hell they will be gathered.
• 8:36 · Al-Anfalفَسَيُنفِقُونَهَا So they will spend itIndeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allah. So they will spend it; then it will be for them a [source of] regret; then they will be overcome. And those who have disbelieved - unto Hell they will be gathered.

Also in 38 more places: 8:60, 8:63, 9:34, 9:53, 9:54, 9:91, 9:92, 9:98, 9:99, 9:121, 13:22, 14:31, 16:75, 18:42, 22:35, 25:67, 28:54, 32:16, 34:39, 35:29, 36:47, 42:38, 47:38, 57:7, 57:7, 57:10, 57:10, 57:10, 60:10, 60:10, 60:10, 60:11, 63:7, 63:10, 64:16, 65:6, 65:7, 65:7

مُنافِق 27 times

• 4:61 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesAnd when it is said to them, "Come to what Allah has revealed and to the Messenger," you see the hypocrites turning away from you in aversion.
• 4:88 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocrites (that)What is [the matter] with you [that you are] two groups concerning the hypocrites, while Allah has made them fall back [into error and disbelief] for what they earned. Do you wish to guide those whom Allah has sent astray? And he whom Allah sends astray - never will you find for him a way [of guidance].
• 4:138 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ (to) the hypocritesGive tidings to the hypocrites that there is for them a painful punishment -
• 4:140 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesAnd it has already come down to you in the Book that when you hear the verses of Allah [recited], they are denied [by them] and ridiculed; so do not sit with them until they enter into another conversation. Indeed, you would then be like them. Indeed Allah will gather the hypocrites and disbelievers in Hell all together -
• 4:142 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesIndeed, the hypocrites [think to] deceive Allah, but He is deceiving them. And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily, showing [themselves to] the people and not remembering Allah except a little,
• 4:145 · An-Nisaٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesIndeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire - and never will you find for them a helper -
• 8:49 · Al-Anfalٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocrites[Remember] when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was disease said, "Their religion has deluded those [Muslims]." But whoever relies upon Allah - then indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
• 9:64 · At-Tawbahٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocritesThey hypocrites are apprehensive lest a surah be revealed about them, informing them of what is in their hearts. Say, "Mock [as you wish]; indeed, Allah will expose that which you fear."
• 9:67 · At-Tawbahٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ The hypocrite menThe 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.
• 9:67 · At-Tawbahٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesThe 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.
• 9:68 · At-Tawbahٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocrite menAllah has promised the hypocrite men and hypocrite women and the disbelievers the fire of Hell, wherein they will abide eternally. It is sufficient for them. And Allah has cursed them, and for them is an enduring punishment.
• 9:73 · At-Tawbahوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ and the hypocritesO Prophet, fight against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the destination.
• 9:101 · At-Tawbahمُنَـٰفِقُونَ ۖ (are) hypocritesAnd among those around you of the bedouins are hypocrites, and [also] from the people of Madinah. They have become accustomed to hypocrisy. You, [O Muhammad], do not know them, [but] We know them. We will punish them twice [in this world]; then they will be returned to a great punishment.
• 29:11 · Al-'Ankabutٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesAnd Allah will surely make evident those who believe, and He will surely make evident the hypocrites.
• 33:1 · Al-Ahzabوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ ۗ and the hypocritesO Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
• 33:12 · Al-Ahzabٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocritesAnd [remember] when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is disease said, "Allah and His Messenger did not promise us except delusion,"
• 33:24 · Al-Ahzabٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesThat Allah may reward the truthful for their truth and punish the hypocrites if He wills or accept their repentance. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
• 33:48 · Al-Ahzabوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ and the hypocritesAnd do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites but do not harm them, and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
• 33:60 · Al-Ahzabٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocritesIf the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is disease and those who spread rumors in al-Madinah do not cease, We will surely incite you against them; then they will not remain your neighbors therein except for a little.
• 33:73 · Al-Ahzabٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocrite men[It was] so that Allah may punish the hypocrite men and hypocrite women and the men and women who associate others with Him and that Allah may accept repentance from the believing men and believing women. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
• 48:6 · Al-Fathٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocrite menAnd [that] He may punish the hypocrite men and hypocrite women, and the polytheist men and polytheist women - those who assume about Allah an assumption of evil nature. Upon them is a misfortune of evil nature; and Allah has become angry with them and has cursed them and prepared for them Hell, and evil it is as a destination.
• 57:13 · Al-Hadidٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocrite menOn the [same] Day the hypocrite men and hypocrite women will say to those who believed, "Wait for us that we may acquire some of your light." It will be said, "Go back behind you and seek light." And a wall will be placed between them with a door, its interior containing mercy, but on the outside of it is torment.
• 63:1 · Al-Munafiqunٱلْمُنَـٰفِقُونَ the hypocritesWhen the hypocrites come to you, [O Muhammad], they say, "We testify that you are the Messenger of Allah." And Allah knows that you are His Messenger, and Allah testifies that the hypocrites are liars.
• 63:1 · Al-Munafiqunٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesWhen the hypocrites come to you, [O Muhammad], they say, "We testify that you are the Messenger of Allah." And Allah knows that you are His Messenger, and Allah testifies that the hypocrites are liars.
• 63:7 · Al-Munafiqunٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesThey are the ones who say, "Do not spend on those who are with the Messenger of Allah until they disband." And to Allah belongs the depositories of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites do not understand.
• 63:8 · Al-Munafiqunٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ the hypocritesThey say, "If we return to al-Madinah, the more honored [for power] will surely expel therefrom the more humble." And to Allah belongs [all] honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers, but the hypocrites do not know.
• 66:9 · At-Tahrimوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ and the hypocritesO Prophet, strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the destination.

مُنافِقَة 5 times

• 9:67 · At-Tawbahوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقَـٰتُ and the hypocrite womenThe 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.
• 9:68 · At-Tawbahوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقَـٰتِ and the hypocrite womenAllah has promised the hypocrite men and hypocrite women and the disbelievers the fire of Hell, wherein they will abide eternally. It is sufficient for them. And Allah has cursed them, and for them is an enduring punishment.
• 33:73 · Al-Ahzabوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقَـٰتِ and the hypocrite women[It was] so that Allah may punish the hypocrite men and hypocrite women and the men and women who associate others with Him and that Allah may accept repentance from the believing men and believing women. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
• 48:6 · Al-Fathوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقَـٰتِ and the hypocrite womenAnd [that] He may punish the hypocrite men and hypocrite women, and the polytheist men and polytheist women - those who assume about Allah an assumption of evil nature. Upon them is a misfortune of evil nature; and Allah has become angry with them and has cursed them and prepared for them Hell, and evil it is as a destination.
• 57:13 · Al-Hadidوَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقَـٰتُ and the hypocrite womenOn the [same] Day the hypocrite men and hypocrite women will say to those who believed, "Wait for us that we may acquire some of your light." It will be said, "Go back behind you and seek light." And a wall will be placed between them with a door, its interior containing mercy, but on the outside of it is torment.

نَفَقَة 3 times

• 2:270 · Al-Baqarahنَّفَقَةٍ (your) expendituresAnd whatever you spend of expenditures or make of vows - indeed, Allah knows of it. And for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.
• 9:54 · At-Tawbahنَفَقَـٰتُهُمْ their contributionsAnd what prevents their expenditures from being accepted from them but that they have disbelieved in Allah and in His Messenger and that they come not to prayer except while they are lazy and that they do not spend except while they are unwilling.
• 9:121 · At-Tawbahنَفَقَةًۭ any spendingNor do they spend an expenditure, small or large, or cross a valley but that it is registered for them that Allah may reward them for the best of what they were doing.

نِفاق 3 times

• 9:77 · At-Tawbahنِفَاقًۭا (with) hypocrisySo 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.
• 9:97 · At-Tawbahوَنِفَاقًۭا and hypocrisyThe bedouins are stronger in disbelief and hypocrisy and more likely not to know the limits of what [laws] Allah has revealed to His Messenger. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
• 9:101 · At-Tawbahٱلنِّفَاقِ the hypocrisyAnd among those around you of the bedouins are hypocrites, and [also] from the people of Madinah. They have become accustomed to hypocrisy. You, [O Muhammad], do not know them, [but] We know them. We will punish them twice [in this world]; then they will be returned to a great punishment.

نافَقُ 2 times

• 3:167 · Ali 'Imranنَافَقُوا۟ ۚ (are) hypocritesAnd that He might make evident those who are hypocrites. For it was said to them, "Come, fight in the way of Allah or [at least] defend." They said, "If we had known [there would be] fighting, we would have followed you." They were nearer to disbelief that day than to faith, saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts. And Allah is most Knowing of what they conceal -
• 59:11 · Al-Hashrنَافَقُوا۟ (were) hypocritesHave you not considered those who practice hypocrisy, saying to their brothers who have disbelieved among the People of the Scripture, "If you are expelled, we will surely leave with you, and we will not obey, in regard to you, anyone - ever; and if you are fought, we will surely aid you." But Allah testifies that they are liars.

إِنفاق 1 time

• 17:100 · Al-Israٱلْإِنفَاقِ ۚ (of) spendingSay [to them], "If you possessed the depositories of the mercy of my Lord, then you would withhold out of fear of spending." And ever has man been stingy.

مُنفِق 1 time

• 3:17 · Ali 'Imranوَٱلْمُنفِقِينَ and those who spendThe patient, the true, the obedient, those who spend [in the way of Allah], and those who seek forgiveness before dawn.

نَفَق 1 time

• 6:35 · Al-An'amنَفَقًۭا a tunnelAnd if their evasion is difficult for you, then if you are able to seek a tunnel into the earth or a stairway into the sky to bring them a sign, [then do so]. But if Allah had willed, He would have united them upon guidance. So never be of the ignorant.

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.