ق ل ل Root q-l-l in the Qur’an 76 occurrences in 74 verses

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قَلِيل 70 times

• 2:41 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا smallAnd believe in what I have sent down confirming that which is [already] with you, and be not the first to disbelieve in it. And do not exchange My signs for a small price, and fear [only] Me.
• 2:79 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا ۖ littleSo 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.
• 2:83 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا a fewAnd [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], "Do not worship except Allah; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words] and establish prayer and give zakah." Then you turned away, except a few of you, and you were refusing.
• 2:88 · Al-Baqarahفَقَلِيلًۭا so littleAnd they said, "Our hearts are wrapped." But, [in fact], Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so little is it that they believe.
• 2:126 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا a littleAnd [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits - whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day." [Allah] said. "And whoever disbelieves - I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire, and wretched is the destination."
• 2:174 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًا ۙ littleIndeed, 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.
• 2:246 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا a fewHave 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.
• 2:249 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلًۭا a fewAnd when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said, "Indeed, Allah will be testing you with a river. So whoever drinks from it is not of me, and whoever does not taste it is indeed of me, excepting one who takes [from it] in the hollow of his hand." But they drank from it, except a [very] few of them. Then when he had crossed it along with those who believed with him, they said, "There is no power for us today against Goliath and his soldiers." But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, "How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient."
• 3:77 · Ali 'Imranقَلِيلًا littleIndeed, those who exchange the covenant of Allah and their [own] oaths for a small price will have no share in the Hereafter, and Allah will not speak to them or look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them; and they will have a painful punishment.
• 3:187 · Ali 'Imranقَلِيلًۭا ۖ littleAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture, [saying], "You must make it clear to the people and not conceal it." But they threw it away behind their backs and exchanged it for a small price. And wretched is that which they purchased.
• 3:197 · Ali 'Imranقَلِيلٌۭ little[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.
• 3:199 · Ali 'Imranقَلِيلًا ۗ littleAnd indeed, among the People of the Scripture are those who believe in Allah and what was revealed to you and what was revealed to them, [being] humbly submissive to Allah. They do not exchange the verses of Allah for a small price. Those will have their reward with their Lord. Indeed, Allah is swift in account.
• 4:46 · An-Nisaقَلِيلًۭا a fewAmong the Jews are those who distort words from their [proper] usages and say, "We hear and disobey" and "Hear but be not heard" and "Ra'ina," twisting their tongues and defaming the religion. And if they had said [instead], "We hear and obey" and "Wait for us [to understand]," it would have been better for them and more suitable. But Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few.
• 4:66 · An-Nisaقَلِيلٌۭ a fewAnd 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-Nisaقَلِيلٌۭ (is) littleHave 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]."
• 4:83 · An-Nisaقَلِيلًۭا a fewAnd when there comes to them information about [public] security or fear, they spread it around. But if they had referred it back to the Messenger or to those of authority among them, then the ones who [can] draw correct conclusions from it would have known about it. And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have followed Satan, except for a few.
• 4:142 · An-Nisaقَلِيلًۭا a littleIndeed, 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,
• 4:155 · An-Nisaقَلِيلًۭا a fewAnd [We cursed them] for their breaking of the covenant and their disbelief in the signs of Allah and their killing of the prophets without right and their saying, "Our hearts are wrapped". Rather, Allah has sealed them because of their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few.
• 5:13 · Al-Ma'idahقَلِيلًۭا a fewSo for their breaking of the covenant We cursed them and made their hearts hard. They distort words from their [proper] usages and have forgotten a portion of that of which they were reminded. And you will still observe deceit among them, except a few of them. But pardon them and overlook [their misdeeds]. Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.
• 5:44 · Al-Ma'idahقَلِيلًۭا ۚ littleIndeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light. The prophets who submitted [to Allah] judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars by that with which they were entrusted of the Scripture of Allah, and they were witnesses thereto. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers.
• 7:3 · Al-A'rafقَلِيلًۭا LittleFollow, [O mankind], what has been revealed to you from your Lord and do not follow other than Him any allies. Little do you remember.
• 7:10 · Al-A'rafقَلِيلًۭا LittleAnd We have certainly established you upon the earth and made for you therein ways of livelihood. Little are you grateful.
• 7:86 · Al-A'rafقَلِيلًۭا fewAnd do not sit on every path, threatening and averting from the way of Allah those who believe in Him, seeking to make it [seem] deviant. And remember when you were few and He increased you. And see how was the end of the corrupters.
• 8:26 · Al-Anfalقَلِيلٌۭ (were) fewAnd remember when you were few and oppressed in the land, fearing that people might abduct you, but He sheltered you, supported you with His victory, and provided you with good things - that you might be grateful.
• 8:43 · Al-Anfalقَلِيلًۭا ۖ (as) few[Remember, O Muhammad], when Allah showed them to you in your dream as few; and if He had shown them to you as many, you [believers] would have lost courage and would have disputed in the matter [of whether to fight], but Allah saved [you from that]. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.
• 8:44 · Al-Anfalقَلِيلًۭا (as) fewAnd [remember] when He showed them to you, when you met, as few in your eyes, and He made you [appear] as few in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined. And to Allah are [all] matters returned.
• 9:9 · At-Tawbahقَلِيلًۭا (for) a little priceThey have exchanged the signs of Allah for a small price and averted [people] from His way. Indeed, it was evil that they were doing.
• 9:38 · At-Tawbahقَلِيلٌ a littleO you who have believed, what is [the matter] with you that, when you are told to go forth in the cause of Allah, you adhere heavily to the earth? Are you satisfied with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But what is the enjoyment of worldly life compared to the Hereafter except a [very] little.
• 9:82 · At-Tawbahقَلِيلًۭا a littleSo let them laugh a little and [then] weep much as recompense for what they used to earn.
• 11:40 · Hudقَلِيلٌۭ a few[So it was], until when Our command came and the oven overflowed, We said, "Load upon the ship of each [creature] two mates and your family, except those about whom the word has preceded, and [include] whoever has believed." But none had believed with him, except a few.

Also in 40 more places: 11:116, 12:47, 12:48, 16:95, 16:117, 17:52, 17:62, 17:74, 17:76, 17:85, 18:22, 23:40, 23:78, 23:114, 26:54, 27:62, 28:58, 31:24, 32:9, 33:16, 33:18, 33:20, 33:60, 34:13, 34:16, 38:24, 39:8, 40:58, 44:15, 48:15, 51:17, 53:34, 56:14, 67:23, 69:41, 69:42, 73:2, 73:3, 73:11, 77:46

أَقَلّ 2 times

• 18:39 · Al-Kahfأَقَلَّ lesserAnd why did you, when you entered your garden, not say, 'What Allah willed [has occurred]; there is no power except in Allah '? Although you see me less than you in wealth and children,
• 72:24 · Al-Jinnوَأَقَلُّ and fewer[The disbelievers continue] until, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who is weaker in helpers and less in number.

أَقَلَّتْ 1 time

• 7:57 · Al-A'rafأَقَلَّتْ they have carriedAnd it is He who sends the winds as good tidings before His mercy until, when they have carried heavy rainclouds, We drive them to a dead land and We send down rain therein and bring forth thereby [some] of all the fruits. Thus will We bring forth the dead; perhaps you may be reminded.

قَلِيلَة 1 time

• 2:249 · Al-Baqarahقَلِيلَةٍ smallAnd when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said, "Indeed, Allah will be testing you with a river. So whoever drinks from it is not of me, and whoever does not taste it is indeed of me, excepting one who takes [from it] in the hollow of his hand." But they drank from it, except a [very] few of them. Then when he had crossed it along with those who believed with him, they said, "There is no power for us today against Goliath and his soldiers." But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, "How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient."

قَلَّ 1 time

• 4:7 · An-Nisaقَلَّ (is) littleFor men is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, and for women is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, be it little or much - an obligatory share.

يُقَلِّلُ 1 time

• 8:44 · Al-Anfalوَيُقَلِّلُكُمْ and He made you (appear) as fewAnd [remember] when He showed them to you, when you met, as few in your eyes, and He made you [appear] as few in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined. And to Allah are [all] matters returned.

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.