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ت ر ك Root t-r-k in the Qur’an 43 occurrences in 37 verses

Occurrences
43
Verses
37
Surahs
20 of 114
Words
2

Most Arabic words are built from a root of three letters, and words from one root share a core meaning. In the Qur’an, the root ت ر ك (t-r-k) gives 2 words. It appears most in An-Nisa (12), As-Saffat (5), Al-Baqarah (4).

Words from this root

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

WordTypeTimesTranslated as
تَرَكَverb40left, we left, he left
تارِكnoun3leave, give up

تَرَكَ 40 times

  • 2:17 · Al-Baqarahوَتَرَكَهُمْ and left themTheir example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see.
  • 2:180 · Al-Baqarahتَرَكَ he leavesPrescribed 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.
  • 2:248 · Al-Baqarahتَرَكَ (was) leftAnd their prophet said to them, "Indeed, a sign of his kingship is that the chest will come to you in which is assurance from your Lord and a remnant of what the family of Moses and the family of Aaron had left, carried by the angels. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers."
  • 2:264 · Al-Baqarahفَتَرَكَهُۥ then left itO 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.
  • 4:7 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ (is) leftFor 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-Nisaتَرَكَ (is) leftFor 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.
  • 4:9 · An-Nisaتَرَكُوا۟ they leftAnd 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.
  • 4:11 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ ۖ he leftAllah 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.
  • 4:11 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ (is) leftAllah 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.
  • 4:12 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ (is) leftAnd for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment [caused]. [This is] an ordinance from Allah, and Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.
  • 4:12 · An-Nisaتَرَكْنَ ۚ they leftAnd for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment [caused]. [This is] an ordinance from Allah, and Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.
  • 4:12 · An-Nisaتَرَكْتُمْ you leftAnd for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment [caused]. [This is] an ordinance from Allah, and Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.
  • 4:12 · An-Nisaتَرَكْتُم ۚ you leftAnd for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment [caused]. [This is] an ordinance from Allah, and Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.
  • 4:33 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ (is) leftAnd 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.
  • 4:176 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ ۚ he leftThey request from you a [legal] ruling. Say, "Allah gives you a ruling concerning one having neither descendants nor ascendants [as heirs]." If a man dies, leaving no child but [only] a sister, she will have half of what he left. And he inherits from her if she [dies and] has no child. But if there are two sisters [or more], they will have two-thirds of what he left. If there are both brothers and sisters, the male will have the share of two females. Allah makes clear to you [His law], lest you go astray. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
  • 4:176 · An-Nisaتَرَكَ ۚ he leftThey request from you a [legal] ruling. Say, "Allah gives you a ruling concerning one having neither descendants nor ascendants [as heirs]." If a man dies, leaving no child but [only] a sister, she will have half of what he left. And he inherits from her if she [dies and] has no child. But if there are two sisters [or more], they will have two-thirds of what he left. If there are both brothers and sisters, the male will have the share of two females. Allah makes clear to you [His law], lest you go astray. And Allah is Knowing of all things.
  • 6:94 · Al-An'amوَتَرَكْتُم and you have left[It will be said to them], "And you have certainly come to Us alone as We created you the first time, and you have left whatever We bestowed upon you behind you. And We do not see with you your 'intercessors' which you claimed that they were among you associates [of Allah]. It has [all] been severed between you, and lost from you is what you used to claim."
  • 7:176 · Al-A'rafتَتْرُكْهُ if you leave himAnd if We had willed, we could have elevated him thereby, but he adhered [instead] to the earth and followed his own desire. So his example is like that of the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him, he [still] pants. That is the example of the people who denied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought.
  • 9:16 · At-Tawbahتُتْرَكُوا۟ you would be leftDo you think that you will be left [as you are] while Allah has not yet made evident those among you who strive [for His cause] and do not take other than Allah, His Messenger and the believers as intimates? And Allah is Acquainted with what you do.
  • 11:87 · Hudنَّتْرُكَ we leaveThey said, "O Shu'ayb, does your prayer command you that we should leave what our fathers worship or not do with our wealth what we please? Indeed, you are the forbearing, the discerning!"
  • 12:17 · Yusufوَتَرَكْنَا and we leftThey said, "O our father, indeed we went racing each other and left Joseph with our possessions, and a wolf ate him. But you would not believe us, even if we were truthful."
  • 12:37 · Yusufتَرَكْتُ [I] abandonHe said, "You will not receive food that is provided to you except that I will inform you of its interpretation before it comes to you. That is from what my Lord has taught me. Indeed, I have left the religion of a people who do not believe in Allah, and they, in the Hereafter, are disbelievers.
  • 16:61 · An-Nahlتَرَكَ He (would) have leftAnd if Allah were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon the earth any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].
  • 18:99 · Al-Kahf۞ وَتَرَكْنَا And We (will) leaveAnd We will leave them that day surging over each other, and [then] the Horn will be blown, and We will assemble them in [one] assembly.
  • 23:100 · Al-Mu'minunتَرَكْتُ ۚ I left behindThat I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.
  • 26:146 · Ash-Shu'araأَتُتْرَكُونَ Will you be leftWill you be left in what is here, secure [from death],
  • 29:2 · Al-'Ankabutيُتْرَكُوٓا۟ they will be leftDo the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tried?
  • 29:35 · Al-'Ankabutتَّرَكْنَا We have leftAnd We have certainly left of it a sign as clear evidence for a people who use reason.
  • 35:45 · Fatirتَرَكَ He would leaveAnd if Allah were to impose blame on the people for what they have earned, He would not leave upon the earth any creature. But He defers them for a specified term. And when their time comes, then indeed Allah has ever been, of His servants, Seeing.
  • 37:78 · As-Saffatوَتَرَكْنَا And We leftAnd left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

Also in 10 more places: 37:108, 37:119, 37:129, 44:24, 44:25, 51:37, 54:15, 59:5, 62:11, 75:36

تارِك 3 times

  • 11:12 · Hudتَارِكٌۢ (may) give upThen would you possibly leave [out] some of what is revealed to you, or is your breast constrained by it because they say, "Why has there not been sent down to him a treasure or come with him an angel?" But you are only a warner. And Allah is Disposer of all things.
  • 11:53 · Hudبِتَارِكِىٓ (will) leaveThey said, "O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.
  • 37:36 · As-Saffatلَتَارِكُوٓا۟ to leaveAnd were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"

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.

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