ط و ف Root ṭ-w-f in the Qur’an 41 occurrences in 35 verses

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

طائِفَة 24 times

• 3:69 · Ali 'Imranطَّآئِفَةٌۭ a groupA faction of the people of the Scripture wish they could mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they perceive [it] not.
• 3:72 · Ali 'Imranطَّآئِفَةٌۭ a groupAnd a faction of the People of the Scripture say [to each other], "Believe in that which was revealed to the believers at the beginning of the day and reject it at its end that perhaps they will abandon their religion,
• 3:122 · Ali 'Imranطَّآئِفَتَانِ two partiesWhen two parties among you were about to lose courage, but Allah was their ally; and upon Allah the believers should rely.
• 3:154 · Ali 'Imranطَآئِفَةًۭ a groupThen after distress, He sent down upon you security [in the form of] drowsiness, overcoming a faction of you, while another faction worried about themselves, thinking of Allah other than the truth - the thought of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us [to have done] in this matter?" Say, "Indeed, the matter belongs completely to Allah." They conceal within themselves what they will not reveal to you. They say, "If there was anything we could have done in the matter, some of us would not have been killed right here." Say, "Even if you had been inside your houses, those decreed to be killed would have come out to their death beds." [It was] so that Allah might test what is in your breasts and purify what is in your hearts. And Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts.
• 3:154 · Ali 'Imranوَطَآئِفَةٌۭ while a groupThen after distress, He sent down upon you security [in the form of] drowsiness, overcoming a faction of you, while another faction worried about themselves, thinking of Allah other than the truth - the thought of ignorance, saying, "Is there anything for us [to have done] in this matter?" Say, "Indeed, the matter belongs completely to Allah." They conceal within themselves what they will not reveal to you. They say, "If there was anything we could have done in the matter, some of us would not have been killed right here." Say, "Even if you had been inside your houses, those decreed to be killed would have come out to their death beds." [It was] so that Allah might test what is in your breasts and purify what is in your hearts. And Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts.
• 4:81 · An-Nisaطَآئِفَةٌۭ a groupAnd they say, "[We pledge] obedience." But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other than what you say. But Allah records what they plan by night. So leave them alone and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
• 4:102 · An-Nisaطَآئِفَةٌۭ a groupAnd when you are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And when they have prostrated, let them be [in position] behind you and have the other group come forward which has not [yet] prayed and let them pray with you, taking precaution and carrying their arms. Those who disbelieve wish that you would neglect your weapons and your baggage so they could come down upon you in one [single] attack. But there is no blame upon you, if you are troubled by rain or are ill, for putting down your arms, but take precaution. Indeed, Allah has prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.
• 4:102 · An-Nisaطَآئِفَةٌ a group And when you are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And when they have prostrated, let them be [in position] behind you and have the other group come forward which has not [yet] prayed and let them pray with you, taking precaution and carrying their arms. Those who disbelieve wish that you would neglect your weapons and your baggage so they could come down upon you in one [single] attack. But there is no blame upon you, if you are troubled by rain or are ill, for putting down your arms, but take precaution. Indeed, Allah has prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.
• 4:113 · An-Nisaطَّآئِفَةٌۭ a groupAnd if it was not for the favor of Allah upon you, [O Muhammad], and His mercy, a group of them would have determined to mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they will not harm you at all. And Allah has revealed to you the Book and wisdom and has taught you that which you did not know. And ever has the favor of Allah upon you been great.
• 6:156 · Al-An'amطَآئِفَتَيْنِ the two groups[We revealed it] lest you say, "The Scripture was only sent down to two groups before us, but we were of their study unaware,"
• 7:87 · Al-A'rafطَآئِفَةٌۭ a groupAnd if there should be a group among you who has believed in that with which I have been sent and a group that has not believed, then be patient until Allah judges between us. And He is the best of judges."
• 7:87 · Al-A'rafوَطَآئِفَةٌۭ and a groupAnd if there should be a group among you who has believed in that with which I have been sent and a group that has not believed, then be patient until Allah judges between us. And He is the best of judges."
• 8:7 · Al-Anfalٱلطَّآئِفَتَيْنِ (of) the two groups [Remember, O believers], when Allah promised you one of the two groups - that it would be yours - and you wished that the unarmed one would be yours. But Allah intended to establish the truth by His words and to eliminate the disbelievers
• 9:66 · At-Tawbahطَآئِفَةٍۢ a partyMake no excuse; you have disbelieved after your belief. If We pardon one faction of you - We will punish another faction because they were criminals.
• 9:66 · At-Tawbahطَآئِفَةًۢ a partyMake no excuse; you have disbelieved after your belief. If We pardon one faction of you - We will punish another faction because they were criminals.
• 9:83 · At-Tawbahطَآئِفَةٍۢ a groupIf 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."
• 9:122 · At-Tawbahطَآئِفَةٌۭ a partyAnd it is not for the believers to go forth [to battle] all at once. For there should separate from every division of them a group [remaining] to obtain understanding in the religion and warn their people when they return to them that they might be cautious.
• 24:2 · An-Nurطَآئِفَةٌۭ a groupThe [unmarried] woman or [unmarried] man found guilty of sexual intercourse - lash each one of them with a hundred lashes, and do not be taken by pity for them in the religion of Allah, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a group of the believers witness their punishment.
• 28:4 · Al-Qasasطَآئِفَةًۭ a groupIndeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, oppressing a sector among them, slaughtering their [newborn] sons and keeping their females alive. Indeed, he was of the corrupters.
• 33:13 · Al-Ahzabطَّآئِفَةٌۭ a partyAnd when a faction of them said, "O people of Yathrib, there is no stability for you [here], so return [home]." And a party of them asked permission of the Prophet, saying, "Indeed, our houses are unprotected," while they were not exposed. They did not intend except to flee.
• 49:9 · Al-Hujuratطَآئِفَتَانِ two partiesAnd if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the ordinance of Allah. And if it returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.
• 61:14 · As-Saffطَّآئِفَةٌۭ a groupO you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who are my supporters for Allah?" The disciples said, "We are supporters of Allah." And a faction of the Children of Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We supported those who believed against their enemy, and they became dominant.
• 61:14 · As-Saffطَّآئِفَةٌۭ ۖ a groupO you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who are my supporters for Allah?" The disciples said, "We are supporters of Allah." And a faction of the Children of Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We supported those who believed against their enemy, and they became dominant.
• 73:20 · Al-Muzzammilوَطَآئِفَةٌۭ and (so do) a groupIndeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allah determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qur'an. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allah and others fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakah and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

طافَ 8 times

• 37:45 · As-Saffatيُطَافُ Will be circulatedThere will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
• 43:71 · Az-Zukhrufيُطَافُ Will be circulatedCirculated among them will be plates and vessels of gold. And therein is whatever the souls desire and [what] delights the eyes, and you will abide therein eternally.
• 52:24 · At-Tur۞ وَيَطُوفُ And will circulateThere will circulate among them [servant] boys [especially] for them, as if they were pearls well-protected.
• 55:44 · Ar-Rahmanيَطُوفُونَ They will go aroundThey will go around between it and scalding water, heated [to the utmost degree].
• 56:17 · Al-Waqi'ahيَطُوفُ Will circulateThere will circulate among them young boys made eternal
• 68:19 · Al-Qalamفَطَافَ So there cameSo there came upon the garden an affliction from your Lord while they were asleep.
• 76:15 · Al-Insanوَيُطَافُ And will be circulatedAnd there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],
• 76:19 · Al-Insan۞ وَيَطُوفُ And will circulateThere will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.

طائِف 4 times

• 2:125 · Al-Baqarahلِلطَّآئِفِينَ for those who circumambulateAnd [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."
• 7:201 · Al-A'rafطَـٰٓئِفٌۭ an evil thoughtIndeed, those who fear Allah - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.
• 22:26 · Al-Hajjلِلطَّآئِفِينَ for those who circumambulateAnd [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying], "Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.
• 68:19 · Al-Qalamطَآئِفٌۭ a visitationSo there came upon the garden an affliction from your Lord while they were asleep.

طُوفان 2 times

• 7:133 · Al-A'rafٱلطُّوفَانَ the floodSo We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood as distinct signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.
• 29:14 · Al-'Ankabutٱلطُّوفَانُ the floodAnd We certainly sent Noah to his people, and he remained among them a thousand years minus fifty years, and the flood seized them while they were wrongdoers.

يَطَّوَّفَ 2 times

• 2:158 · Al-Baqarahيَطَّوَّفَ he walksIndeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.
• 22:29 · Al-Hajjوَلْيَطَّوَّفُوا۟ and circumambulateThen let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House."

طَوّاف 1 time

• 24:58 · An-Nurطَوَّٰفُونَ (as) moving aboutO you who have believed, let those whom your right hands possess and those who have not [yet] reached puberty among you ask permission of you [before entering] at three times: before the dawn prayer and when you put aside your clothing [for rest] at noon and after the night prayer. [These are] three times of privacy for you. There is no blame upon you nor upon them beyond these [periods], for they continually circulate among you - some of you, among others. Thus does Allah make clear to you the verses; and Allah is Knowing and Wise.

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.