ق ر ب Root q-r-b in the Qur’an 96 occurrences in 91 verses

Words from this root

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

قَرِيب 26 times

• 2:186 · Al-Baqarahقَرِيبٌ ۖ nearAnd when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.
• 2:214 · Al-Baqarahقَرِيبٌۭ (is) nearOr do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.
• 4:17 · An-Nisaقَرِيبٍۢ soon afterThe repentance accepted by Allah is only for those who do wrong in ignorance [or carelessness] and then repent soon after. It is those to whom Allah will turn in forgiveness, and Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
• 4:77 · An-Nisaقَرِيبٍۢ ۗ nearHave 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]."
• 7:56 · Al-A'rafقَرِيبٌۭ (is) nearAnd cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.
• 9:42 · At-Tawbahقَرِيبًۭا nearHad it been an easy gain and a moderate trip, the hypocrites would have followed you, but distant to them was the journey. And they will swear by Allah, "If we were able, we would have gone forth with you," destroying themselves [through false oaths], and Allah knows that indeed they are liars.
• 11:61 · Hudقَرِيبٌۭ (is) nearAnd to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it, so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive."
• 11:64 · Hudقَرِيبٌۭ impendingAnd O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah - [she is] to you a sign. So let her feed upon Allah 's earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment."
• 11:81 · Hudبِقَرِيبٍۢ nearThe angels said, "O Lot, indeed we are messengers of your Lord; [therefore], they will never reach you. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back - except your wife; indeed, she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?"
• 13:31 · Ar-Ra'dقَرِيبًۭا closeAnd 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.
• 14:44 · Ibrahimقَرِيبٍۢ shortAnd, [O Muhammad], warn the people of a Day when the punishment will come to them and those who did wrong will say, "Our Lord, delay us for a short term; we will answer Your call and follow the messengers." [But it will be said], "Had you not sworn, before, that for you there would be no cessation?
• 17:51 · Al-Israقَرِيبًۭا soonOr [any] creation of that which is great within your breasts." And they will say, "Who will restore us?" Say, "He who brought you forth the first time." Then they will nod their heads toward you and say, "When is that?" Say, "Perhaps it will be soon -
• 21:109 · Al-Anbyaأَقَرِيبٌ whether is nearBut if they turn away, then say, "I have announced to [all of] you equally. And I know not whether near or far is that which you are promised.
• 33:63 · Al-Ahzabقَرِيبًا nearPeople ask you concerning the Hour. Say," Knowledge of it is only with Allah. And what may make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near."
• 34:50 · Sabaقَرِيبٌۭ Ever-NearSay, "If I should err, I would only err against myself. But if I am guided, it is by what my Lord reveals to me. Indeed, He is Hearing and near."
• 34:51 · Sabaقَرِيبٍۢ nearAnd if you could see when they are terrified but there is no escape, and they will be seized from a place nearby.
• 42:17 · Ash-Shuraقَرِيبٌۭ (is) nearIt is Allah who has sent down the Book in truth and [also] the balance. And what will make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near.
• 48:18 · Al-Fathقَرِيبًۭا nearCertainly was Allah pleased with the believers when they pledged allegiance to you, [O Muhammad], under the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, so He sent down tranquillity upon them and rewarded them with an imminent conquest
• 48:27 · Al-Fathقَرِيبًا nearCertainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].
• 50:41 · Qafقَرِيبٍۢ nearAnd listen on the Day when the Caller will call out from a place that is near -
• 59:15 · Al-Hashrقَرِيبًۭا ۖ shortly[Theirs is] like the example of those shortly before them: they tasted the bad consequence of their affair, and they will have a painful punishment.
• 61:13 · As-Saffقَرِيبٌۭ ۗ nearAnd [you will obtain] another [favor] that you love - victory from Allah and an imminent conquest; and give good tidings to the believers.
• 63:10 · Al-Munafiqunقَرِيبٍۢ nearAnd spend [in the way of Allah] from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, "My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous."
• 70:7 · Al-Ma'arijقَرِيبًۭا nearBut We see it [as] near.
• 72:25 · Al-Jinnأَقَرِيبٌۭ whether is nearSay, "I do not know if what you are promised is near or if my Lord will grant for it a [long] period."
• 78:40 · An-Nabaقَرِيبًۭا nearIndeed, We have warned you of a near punishment on the Day when a man will observe what his hands have put forth and the disbeliever will say, "Oh, I wish that I were dust!"

أَقْرَب 19 times

• 2:180 · Al-Baqarahوَٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ and the near relativesPrescribed 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.
• 2:215 · Al-Baqarahوَٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ and the relativesThey 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."
• 2:237 · Al-Baqarahأَقْرَبُ (is) nearerAnd if you divorce them before you have touched them and you have already specified for them an obligation, then [give] half of what you specified - unless they forego the right or the one in whose hand is the marriage contract foregoes it. And to forego it is nearer to righteousness. And do not forget graciousness between you. Indeed Allah, of whatever you do, is Seeing.
• 3:167 · Ali 'Imranأَقْرَبُ (were) nearerAnd 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 -
• 4:7 · An-Nisaوَٱلْأَقْرَبُونَ and the near relativesFor 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.
• 4:7 · An-Nisaوَٱلْأَقْرَبُونَ and the near relativesFor 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.
• 4:11 · An-Nisaأَقْرَبُ (is) nearerAllah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one's parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents [alone] inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers [or sisters], for his mother is a sixth, after any bequest he [may have] made or debt. Your parents or your children - you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. [These shares are] an obligation [imposed] by Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
• 4:33 · An-Nisaوَٱلْأَقْرَبُونَ ۚ and the relativesAnd for all, We have made heirs to what is left by parents and relatives. And to those whom your oaths have bound [to you] - give them their share. Indeed Allah is ever, over all things, a Witness.
• 4:135 · An-Nisaوَٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ ۚ and the relativesO you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.
• 5:8 · Al-Ma'idahأَقْرَبُ (is) nearerO you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.
• 5:82 · Al-Ma'idahأَقْرَبَهُم nearest of themYou will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allah; and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant.
• 16:77 · An-Nahlأَقْرَبُ ۚ (is) nearerAnd to Allah belongs the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth. And the command for the Hour is not but as a glance of the eye or even nearer. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
• 17:57 · Al-Israأَقْرَبُ (is) nearestThose whom they invoke seek means of access to their Lord, [striving as to] which of them would be nearest, and they hope for His mercy and fear His punishment. Indeed, the punishment of your Lord is ever feared.
• 18:24 · Al-Kahfلِأَقْرَبَ to a nearer (way)Except [when adding], "If Allah wills." And remember your Lord when you forget [it] and say, "Perhaps my Lord will guide me to what is nearer than this to right conduct."
• 18:81 · Al-Kahfوَأَقْرَبَ and nearerSo we intended that their Lord should substitute for them one better than him in purity and nearer to mercy.
• 22:13 · Al-Hajjأَقْرَبُ (is) closerHe invokes one whose harm is closer than his benefit - how wretched the protector and how wretched the associate.
• 26:214 · Ash-Shu'araٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ [the] closestAnd warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred.
• 50:16 · Qafأَقْرَبُ (are) nearerAnd We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein
• 56:85 · Al-Waqi'ahأَقْرَبُ (are) nearerAnd Our angels are nearer to him than you, but you do not see -

قُرْبَى 16 times

• 2:83 · Al-Baqarahٱلْقُرْبَىٰ relativesAnd [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.
• 2:177 · Al-Baqarahٱلْقُرْبَىٰ (of) the near relativesRighteousness 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.
• 4:8 · An-Nisaٱلْقُرْبَىٰ the relativesAnd when [other] relatives and orphans and the needy are present at the [time of] division, then provide for them [something] out of the estate and speak to them words of appropriate kindness.
• 4:36 · An-Nisaٱلْقُرْبَىٰ the relativesWorship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.
• 4:36 · An-Nisaٱلْقُرْبَىٰ nearWorship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.
• 5:106 · Al-Ma'idahقُرْبَىٰ ۙ a near relativeO you who have believed, testimony [should be taken] among you when death approaches one of you at the time of bequest - [that of] two just men from among you or two others from outside if you are traveling through the land and the disaster of death should strike you. Detain them after the prayer and let them both swear by Allah if you doubt [their testimony, saying], "We will not exchange our oath for a price, even if he should be a near relative, and we will not withhold the testimony of Allah. Indeed, we would then be of the sinful."
• 6:152 · Al-An'amقُرْبَىٰ ۖ a near relativeAnd do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except [with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He instructed you that you may remember.
• 8:41 · Al-Anfalٱلْقُرْبَىٰ near relativesAnd know that anything you obtain of war booty - then indeed, for Allah is one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler, if you have believed in Allah and in that which We sent down to Our Servant on the day of criterion - the day when the two armies met. And Allah, over all things, is competent.
• 9:113 · At-Tawbahقُرْبَىٰ near of kinIt is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire.
• 16:90 · An-Nahlٱلْقُرْبَىٰ (to) relativesIndeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.
• 17:26 · Al-Israٱلْقُرْبَىٰ the relativesAnd give the relative his right, and [also] the poor and the traveler, and do not spend wastefully.
• 24:22 · An-Nurٱلْقُرْبَىٰ (to) the near of kinAnd let not those of virtue among you and wealth swear not to give [aid] to their relatives and the needy and the emigrants for the cause of Allah, and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
• 30:38 · Ar-Rumٱلْقُرْبَىٰ the relativeSo give the relative his right, as well as the needy and the traveler. That is best for those who desire the countenance of Allah, and it is they who will be the successful.
• 35:18 · Fatirقُرْبَىٰٓ ۗ near of kinAnd no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. And if a heavily laden soul calls [another] to [carry some of] its load, nothing of it will be carried, even if he should be a close relative. You can only warn those who fear their Lord unseen and have established prayer. And whoever purifies himself only purifies himself for [the benefit of] his soul. And to Allah is the [final] destination.
• 42:23 · Ash-Shuraٱلْقُرْبَىٰ ۗ the relativesIt is that of which Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship." And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him good therein. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.
• 59:7 · Al-Hashrٱلْقُرْبَىٰ (of) the kindredAnd what Allah restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns - it is for Allah and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and orphans and the [stranded] traveler - so that it will not be a perpetual distribution among the rich from among you. And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.

يَقْرَبُ 11 times

• 2:35 · Al-Baqarahتَقْرَبَا [you two] approachAnd We said, "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers."
• 2:187 · Al-Baqarahتَقْرَبُوهَا ۗ approach themIt 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.
• 2:222 · Al-Baqarahتَقْرَبُوهُنَّ approach themAnd they ask you about menstruation. Say, "It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure. And when they have purified themselves, then come to them from where Allah has ordained for you. Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves."
• 4:43 · An-Nisaتَقْرَبُوا۟ go nearO you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
• 6:151 · Al-An'amتَقْرَبُوا۟ go nearSay, "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited to you. [He commands] that you not associate anything with Him, and to parents, good treatment, and do not kill your children out of poverty; We will provide for you and them. And do not approach immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is concealed. And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] right. This has He instructed you that you may use reason."
• 6:152 · Al-An'amتَقْرَبُوا۟ go nearAnd do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except [with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He instructed you that you may remember.
• 7:19 · Al-A'rafتَقْرَبَا approach [both of you]And "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat from wherever you will but do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers."
• 9:28 · At-Tawbahيَقْرَبُوا۟ so let them not come nearO you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this, their [final] year. And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise.
• 12:60 · Yusufتَقْرَبُونِ you will come near meBut if you do not bring him to me, no measure will there be [hereafter] for you from me, nor will you approach me."
• 17:32 · Al-Israتَقْرَبُوا۟ go nearAnd do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.
• 17:34 · Al-Israتَقْرَبُوا۟ come nearAnd do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.

مُقَرَّب 8 times

• 3:45 · Ali 'Imranٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ those brought near (to Allah)[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].
• 4:172 · An-Nisaٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ ۚ the ones who are near (to Allah)Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant - He will gather them to Himself all together.
• 7:114 · Al-A'rafٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ the ones who are nearHe said, "Yes, and, [moreover], you will be among those made near [to me]."
• 26:42 · Ash-Shu'araٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ the ones who are brought nearHe said, "Yes, and indeed, you will then be of those near [to me]."
• 56:11 · Al-Waqi'ahٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ (are) the nearest onesThose are the ones brought near [to Allah]
• 56:88 · Al-Waqi'ahٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ those brought nearAnd if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah,
• 83:21 · Al-Mutaffifinٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ those brought nearWhich is witnessed by those brought near [to Allah].
• 83:28 · Al-Mutaffifinٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ those brought nearA spring from which those near [to Allah] drink.

اقْتَرَبَ 5 times

• 7:185 · Al-A'rafٱقْتَرَبَ come near Do they not look into the realm of the heavens and the earth and everything that Allah has created and [think] that perhaps their appointed time has come near? So in what statement hereafter will they believe?
• 21:1 · Al-Anbyaٱقْتَرَبَ (Has) approached[The time of] their account has approached for the people, while they are in heedlessness turning away.
• 21:97 · Al-Anbyaوَٱقْتَرَبَ And has approachedAnd [when] the true promise has approached; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will be staring [in horror, while they say], "O woe to us; we had been unmindful of this; rather, we were wrongdoers."
• 54:1 · Al-Qamarٱقْتَرَبَتِ Has come nearThe Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in two].
• 96:19 · Al-'Alaqوَٱقْتَرِب ۩ and draw near (to Allah)No! Do not obey him. But prostrate and draw near [to Allah].

قَرَّبَ 5 times

• 5:27 · Al-Ma'idahقَرَّبَا both offeredAnd recite to them the story of Adam's two sons, in truth, when they both offered a sacrifice [to Allah], and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. Said [the latter], "I will surely kill you." Said [the former], "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him].
• 19:52 · Maryamوَقَرَّبْنَـٰهُ and brought him nearAnd We called him from the side of the mount at [his] right and brought him near, confiding [to him].
• 34:37 · Sabaتُقَرِّبُكُمْ will bring you closeAnd it is not your wealth or your children that bring you nearer to Us in position, but it is [by being] one who has believed and done righteousness. For them there will be the double reward for what they did, and they will be in the upper chambers [of Paradise], safe [and secure].
• 39:3 · Az-Zumarلِيُقَرِّبُونَآ that they may bring us nearUnquestionably, 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.
• 51:27 · Adh-Dhariyatفَقَرَّبَهُۥٓ And he placed it nearAnd placed it near them; he said, "Will you not eat?"

قُرْبان 3 times

• 3:183 · Ali 'Imranبِقُرْبَانٍۢ a sacrifice [They are] those who said, "Indeed, Allah has taken our promise not to believe any messenger until he brings us an offering which fire [from heaven] will consume." Say, "There have already come to you messengers before me with clear proofs and [even] that of which you speak. So why did you kill them, if you should be truthful?"
• 5:27 · Al-Ma'idahقُرْبَانًۭا a sacrificeAnd recite to them the story of Adam's two sons, in truth, when they both offered a sacrifice [to Allah], and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. Said [the latter], "I will surely kill you." Said [the former], "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him].
• 46:28 · Al-Ahqafقُرْبَانًا gods as a way of approachThen why did those they took besides Allah as deities by which to approach [Him] not aid them? But they had strayed from them. And that was their falsehood and what they were inventing.

قُرُبَة 1 time

• 9:99 · At-Tawbahقُرُبَـٰتٍ (as) means of nearnessBut among the bedouins are some who believe in Allah and the Last Day and consider what they spend as means of nearness to Allah and of [obtaining] invocations of the Messenger. Unquestionably, it is a means of nearness for them. Allah will admit them to His mercy. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

قُرْبَة 1 time

• 9:99 · At-Tawbahقُرْبَةٌۭ (is) a means of nearnessBut among the bedouins are some who believe in Allah and the Last Day and consider what they spend as means of nearness to Allah and of [obtaining] invocations of the Messenger. Unquestionably, it is a means of nearness for them. Allah will admit them to His mercy. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

مَقْرَبَة 1 time

• 90:15 · Al-Baladمَقْرَبَةٍ near relationshipAn orphan of near relationship

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.