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Quran Maqasid

كَيْد

كيد in the Quran

Meaning: their plot

كيد occurs 34 times in 29 verses across 16 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
34
Verses
29
Surahs
16

كَيْد

Noun · 26 times

Meaning: their plot · Also translated as: plan, a plot, your plot, his plan

Forms in the Quran

  • كَيْدَ ×7
  • كَيْدًا ×6
  • كَيْدُهُمْ ×3
  • كَيْدِى ×2
  • كَيْدِكُنَّ ×2
  • كَيْدَهُنَّ ×2
  • كَيْدَهُۥ ×2
  • بِكَيْدِهِنَّ ×1

كِيدُ

Verb · 8 times

Meaning: scheme against me · Also translated as: So plot against me, lest they plan, We plan, surely, I will plan

Forms in the Quran

  • كِيدُونِ ×1
  • فَكِيدُونِى ×1
  • فَيَكِيدُوا۟ ×1
  • كِدْنَا ×1
  • لَأَكِيدَنَّ ×1
  • فَكِيدُونِ ×1
  • يَكِيدُونَ ×1
  • وَأَكِيدُ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الكيد: ضرب من الاحتيال، وقد يكون مذموما وممدوحا، وإن كان يستعمل في المذموم أكثر، وكذلك الاستدراج والمكر، ويكون بعض ذلك محمودا، قال: كذلك كدنا ليوسف

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فيكيدوا لك كيدا﴾ [يوسف: 5] الكيد: الاحتيال والاجتهاد فيما بقصده الإنسان، وغلب في المكر، ومنه سميت الحرب كيداء، كما سميت خدعة. وقال بعضهم: أن يكون محمودا، قال تعالى: ﴿كذلك كدنا ليوسف﴾ [يوسف: 76]. ويقال: أراد بالكيد العذاب، قيل والصحيح أنه الإمهال المؤدي إلى العذاب، يعني من إطلاق المسبب وإرادة السبب. وقيل:…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ك ي د

Verses with كيد

Verses 21–29 of 29

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now, when he came to them In Truth, from Us, They said, "Slay the sons Of those who believe a With him, and keep alive Their females," but the plots Of Unbelievers (end) in nothing But errors (and delusions)!…

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:25
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    "The ways and means Of (reaching) the heavens, And that I may mount up To the God of Moses: But as far as I am concerned, I think (Moses) is a liar!" Thus was made alluring, In Pharaoh's eyes, The evil of his deeds, And he was hindered From the Path; and the plot Of Pharaoh led to nothing But perdition (for him).

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:37
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or do they intend A plot (against thee)? But those who defy God Are themselves involved In a Plot!

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:42
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day when their plotting Will avail them nothing And no help shall be Given them.

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:46
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    A (long) respite will I Grant them: truly Powerful is My Plan.

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:45
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now, if ye have A trick (or plot), Use it against Me!

    Surah Al-Mursalat, verse 77:39
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    As for them, they Are but plotting a scheme,

    Surah At-Tariq, verse 86:15
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And I am planning A scheme.

    Surah At-Tariq, verse 86:16
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Did He not make Their treacherous plan Go astray?

    Surah Al-Fil, verse 105:2