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Quran Maqasid

أَخ

أخ in the Quran

Meaning: his brother

أخ occurs 75 times in 69 verses across 30 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
75
Verses
69
Surahs
30

أَخ

Noun · 75 times

Meaning: his brother · Also translated as: brothers, about their brothers, and my brother, their brother

Forms in the Quran

  • أَخِيهِ ×10
  • أَخَاهُمْ ×8
  • لِإِخْوَٰنِهِمْ ×4
  • أَخِى ×4
  • وَأَخِيهِ ×4
  • أَخَاهُ ×4
  • إِخْوَٰنِهِنَّ ×4
  • أَخُوهُمْ ×4

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الهمزة والخاء والواو ليس بأصل، لأن الهمزة عندنا مبدلة من واو، وقد ذكرت في كتاب الواو بشرحها، وكذلك الآخية.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

الأخ من النسب: معروف، وقد يكون الصديق والصاحب، والأخا، مقصور، والأخو لغتان فيه حكاهما ابن الأعرابي؛ وأنشد لخليج الأعيوي:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root أ خ و

Verses with أخ

Verses 41–60 of 69

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And, out of Our Mercy, We gave him his brother Aaron, (also.) a prophet.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:53
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Aaron, my brother;

    Surah Taha, verse 20:30
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Go, thou and thy brother, With My Signs, And slacken not, Either of you, in keeping Me in remembrance.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:42
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then We sent Moses And his brother Aaron, With Our Signs and Authority manifest,

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:45
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And say to the believing women That they should lower Their gaze and guard Their modesty; that they Should not display their Beauty and ornaments except What (must ordinarily) appear Thereof; that they should Draw their veils over Their bosoms and not display Their beauty except To their husbands, their fathers, Their husbands’ fathers, their sons, Their husbands’ sons, Their brothers or their brothers’ sons, Or their sisters’ sons, Or their women, or the slaves Whom their right hands Possess, or male servants Free of physical needs, Or small children who Have no sense of the shame Of sex; and that they Should not strike their feet In order to draw attention To their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! Turn ye all together Towards God, that ye May attain Bliss.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:31
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is no fault in the blind Nor in one born lame, nor In one afflicted with illness, Nor in yourselves, that ye Should eat in your own houses, Or those of your fathers, Or your mothers, or your brothers, Or your sisters, or your father's brothers Or your father's sisters, Or your mother's brothers, Or your mother's sisters, Or in houses of which The keys are in your possession, Or in the house of a sincere Friend of yours: there is No blame on you, whether Ye eat in company or Separately. But if ye Enter houses, salute each other— A greeting of blessing And purity as from God. Thus does God make clear The Signs to you: that ye May understand.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:61
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Before this,) We sent Moses The Book, and appointed His brother Aaron with him As Minister;

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:35
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "Keep him And his brother in suspense (For a while), and dispatch To the Cities heralds to collect—

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:36
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, their brother Noah Said to them: "Will ye not Fear (God)?

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:106
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, their brother Hūd Said to them: "Will ye not Fear (God)?

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:124
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, their brother Ṣāliḥ Said to them: "Will you not Fear (God)?

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:142
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, their brother Lūt Said to them: "Will ye not Fear (God)?

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:161
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    We sent (aforetime), To the Thamūd, their brother Ṣaliḥ, saying, "Serve God": But behold, they became Two factions quarrelling With each other.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:45
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And my brother Aaron— He is more eloquent in speech Than I: so send him With me as a helper, To confirm (and strengthen) me: For I fear that they may Accuse me of falsehood."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:34
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "We will certainly Strengthen thy arm through Thy brother, and invest you both With authority, so they Shall not be able to Touch you: with Our Signs Shall ye triumph,—you two As well as those Who follow you."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:35
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    To the Madyan (people) (We sent) their brother Shu‘aib. Then he said: "O my people! Serve God, and fear the Last Day: nor commit evil On the earth, with intent To do mischief."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:36
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Call them by (the names Of) their fathers: that is Juster in the sight of God. But if ye know not Their father's (names, call Them) your Brothers in faith, Or your Maulās. But there is no blame On you if ye make A mistake therein: (What counts is) The intention of your hearts: And god is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:5
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily God knows those Among you who keep back (Men) and those who say To their brethren, "Come along To us", but come not To the fight except For just a little while,

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:18
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is no blame (On these ladies if they Appear) before their fathers Or their sons, their brothers, Or their brothers’ sons, Or their sisters’ sons, Or their women, Or the (slaves) whom Their right hands possess. And, (ladies), fear God; For God is Witness To all things.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:55
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    "This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety Ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, "Commit her To my care," and is (moreover) Harsh to me in speech."

    Surah Sad, verse 38:23