و ج ه Root w-j-h in the Qur’an 78 occurrences in 71 verses

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

وَجْه 72 times

• 2:112 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهَهُۥ his faceYes [on the contrary], whoever submits his face in Islam to Allah while being a doer of good will have his reward with his Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.
• 2:115 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهُ (is the) faceAnd to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
• 2:144 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهِكَ (of) your faceWe have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
• 2:144 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهَكَ your faceWe have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
• 2:144 · Al-Baqarahوُجُوهَكُمْ your facesWe have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
• 2:149 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهَكَ your faceSo from wherever you go out [for prayer, O Muhammad] turn your face toward al- Masjid al-Haram, and indeed, it is the truth from your Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
• 2:150 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهَكَ your faceAnd from wherever you go out [for prayer], turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] may be, turn your faces toward it in order that the people will not have any argument against you, except for those of them who commit wrong; so fear them not but fear Me. And [it is] so I may complete My favor upon you and that you may be guided.
• 2:150 · Al-Baqarahوُجُوهَكُمْ your facesAnd from wherever you go out [for prayer], turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] may be, turn your faces toward it in order that the people will not have any argument against you, except for those of them who commit wrong; so fear them not but fear Me. And [it is] so I may complete My favor upon you and that you may be guided.
• 2:177 · Al-Baqarahوُجُوهَكُمْ your facesRighteousness 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.
• 2:272 · Al-Baqarahوَجْهِ (the) faceNot 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.
• 3:20 · Ali 'Imranوَجْهِىَ myselfSo if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who follow me." And say to those who were given the Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of [His] servants.
• 3:72 · Ali 'Imranوَجْهَ (at the) beginningAnd 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,
• 3:106 · Ali 'Imranوُجُوهٌۭ (some) facesOn the Day [some] faces will turn white and [some] faces will turn black. As for those whose faces turn black, [to them it will be said], "Did you disbelieve after your belief? Then taste the punishment for what you used to reject."
• 3:106 · Ali 'Imranوُجُوهٌۭ ۚ (some) facesOn the Day [some] faces will turn white and [some] faces will turn black. As for those whose faces turn black, [to them it will be said], "Did you disbelieve after your belief? Then taste the punishment for what you used to reject."
• 3:106 · Ali 'Imranوُجُوهُهُمْ [their] faces On the Day [some] faces will turn white and [some] faces will turn black. As for those whose faces turn black, [to them it will be said], "Did you disbelieve after your belief? Then taste the punishment for what you used to reject."
• 3:107 · Ali 'Imranوُجُوهُهُمْ [their] facesBut as for those whose faces will turn white, [they will be] within the mercy of Allah. They will abide therein eternally.
• 4:43 · An-Nisaبِوُجُوهِكُمْ your facesO 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.
• 4:47 · An-Nisaوُجُوهًۭا facesO you who were given the Scripture, believe in what We have sent down [to Muhammad], confirming that which is with you, before We obliterate faces and turn them toward their backs or curse them as We cursed the sabbath-breakers. And ever is the decree of Allah accomplished.
• 4:125 · An-Nisaوَجْهَهُۥ his faceAnd who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.
• 5:6 · Al-Ma'idahوُجُوهَكُمْ your facesO you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But 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 do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.
• 5:6 · Al-Ma'idahبِوُجُوهِكُمْ your facesO you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But 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 do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.
• 5:108 · Al-Ma'idahوَجْهِهَآ its (true) formThat is more likely that they will give testimony according to its [true] objective, or [at least] they would fear that [other] oaths might be taken after their oaths. And fear Allah and listen; and Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.
• 6:52 · Al-An'amوَجْهَهُۥ ۖ His CountenanceAnd do not send away those who call upon their Lord morning and afternoon, seeking His countenance. Not upon you is anything of their account and not upon them is anything of your account. So were you to send them away, you would [then] be of the wrongdoers.
• 6:79 · Al-An'amوَجْهِىَ my faceIndeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah."
• 7:29 · Al-A'rafوُجُوهَكُمْ your facesSay, [O Muhammad], "My Lord has ordered justice and that you maintain yourselves [in worship of Him] at every place [or time] of prostration, and invoke Him, sincere to Him in religion." Just as He originated you, you will return [to life] -
• 8:50 · Al-Anfalوُجُوهَهُمْ their facesAnd if you could but see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved... They are striking their faces and their backs and [saying], "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire.
• 10:26 · Yunusوُجُوهَهُمْ their facesFor them who have done good is the best [reward] and extra. No darkness will cover their faces, nor humiliation. Those are companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally
• 10:27 · Yunusوُجُوهُهُمْ their facesBut they who have earned [blame for] evil doings - the recompense of an evil deed is its equivalent, and humiliation will cover them. They will have from Allah no protector. It will be as if their faces are covered with pieces of the night - so dark [are they]. Those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.
• 10:105 · Yunusوَجْهَكَ your faceAnd [commanded], 'Direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth, and never be of those who associate others with Allah;
• 12:9 · Yusufوَجْهُ (the) faceKill Joseph or cast him out to [another] land; the countenance of your father will [then] be only for you, and you will be after that a righteous people."

Also in 42 more places: 12:93, 12:96, 13:22, 14:50, 16:58, 17:7, 17:97, 18:28, 18:29, 20:111, 21:39, 22:11, 22:72, 23:104, 25:34, 27:90, 28:88, 30:30, 30:38, 30:39, 30:43, 31:22, 33:66, 39:24, 39:60, 43:17, 47:27, 48:29, 51:29, 54:48, 55:27, 67:22, 67:27, 75:22, 75:24, 76:9, 80:38, 80:40, 83:24, 88:2, 88:8, 92:20

وَجِيه 2 times

• 3:45 · Ali 'Imranوَجِيهًۭا honored[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].
• 33:69 · Al-Ahzabوَجِيهًۭا honorableO you who have believed, be not like those who abused Moses; then Allah cleared him of what they said. And he, in the sight of Allah, was distinguished.

وَجَّهْ 2 times

• 6:79 · Al-An'amوَجَّهْتُ [I] have turnedIndeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah."
• 16:76 · An-Nahlيُوَجِّههُّ he directs himAnd Allah presents an example of two men, one of them dumb and unable to do a thing, while he is a burden to his guardian. Wherever he directs him, he brings no good. Is he equal to one who commands justice, while he is on a straight path?

تَوَجَّهَ 1 time

• 28:22 · Al-Qasasتَوَجَّهَ he turned his faceAnd when he directed himself toward Madyan, he said, "Perhaps my Lord will guide me to the sound way."

وِجْهَة 1 time

• 2:148 · Al-Baqarahوِجْهَةٌ (is) a direction For each [religious following] is a direction toward which it faces. So race to [all that is] good. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you forth [for judgement] all together. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.

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.