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Quran Maqasid

أَعْلَم

أعلم in the Quran

Meaning: Most Knowing

أعلم occurs 49 times in 44 verses across 25 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
49
Verses
44
Surahs
25

أَعْلَم

Noun · 49 times

Meaning: Most Knowing · Also translated as: knows best, knows better, better knowing, All-Knower

Forms in the Quran

  • أَعْلَمُ ×47
  • بِأَعْلَمَ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قوله تعالى: ﴿وعلم آدم الأسماء كلها﴾ [البقرة:31] أي عرفه إياها. وأصل العلم إدراك الشيء على حقيقته، وهو معرفة الشيء على ما هو عليه. وقد اختلف الناس فيه: هل يدرك بالحد أم لا، ومن منع تحديده اختلفوا فقال بعضهم: لا يحد لعسره، وآخرون ليسره. وقال بعضهم: العلم ضربان: الأول إدراك ذات الشيء، والثاني الحكم على الشيء بوجود شيء هو…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي

العين واللام والميم أصل صحيح واحد، يدل على أثر بالشيء يتميز به عن غيره.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ع ل م

Verses with أعلم

Verses 21–40 of 44

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Everyone acts According to his own disposition: But your Lord knows best Who it is that is Best guided on the Way."

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:84
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such (being their state), We raised them up (from sleep), That they might question Each other. Said one of them, "How long have ye stayed (here)?" They said, "We have stayed (Perhaps) a day, or part Of a day." (At length) They (all) said, "God (alone) Knows best how long Ye have stayed here… Now send ye then one of you With this money of yours To the town: let him Find out which is the best Food (to be had) and bring some To you, that (ye may) Satisfy your hunger therewith: And let him behave With care and courtesy, And let him not inform Any one about you.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:19
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thus did We make Their case known to the people, That they might know That the promise of God Is true, and that there can Be no doubt about the Hour Of Judgment. Behold, They dispute among themselves As to their affair. (Some) said, "Construct a building over them": Their Lord knows best About them: those who prevailed Over their affair said, "Let us surely build a place Of worship over them."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:21
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Some) say they were three, The dog being the fourth Among them; (others) say They were five, the dog Being the sixth,—doubtfully Guessing at the unknown; (Yet others) say they were Seven, the dog being the eighth. Say thou: "My Lord Knoweth best their number; It is but few that know Their (real case)." Enter not, Therefore, into controversies Concerning them, except On a matter that is clear, Nor consult any of them About (the affair of) the Sleepers.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:22
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "God knows best How long they stayed: With Him is (the knowledge Of) the secrets of the heavens And the earth: how clearly He sees, how finely He hears (Everything)! They have no protector Other than Him; nor does He share His Command With any person whatsoever.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:26
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And certainly We know best Those who are most worthy Of being burned therein.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:70
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    We know best what they Will say, when their leader Most eminent in Conduct Will say: "Ye tarried not Longer than a day!"

    Surah Taha, verse 20:104
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    If they do wrangle with thee, Say, "God knows best What it is ye are doing."

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:68
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Repel evil with that' Which is best: We are Well acquainted with The things they say.

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:96
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "My Lord Knows best what ye do."

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:188
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Moses said: "My Lord Knows best who it is That comes with guidance From Him and whose End Will be best in the Hereafter: Certain it is that The wrong-doers will not prosper."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:37
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is true thou wilt not Be able to guide every one; Whom thou lovest; but God Guides those whom He will. And He knows best those Who receive guidance.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:56
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily He Who ordained The Qur-ān for thee, will bring Thee back to the Place Of Return. Say: "My Lord Knows best who it is That brings true guidance, And who is in manifest error."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:85
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then there are among men Such as say, "We believe In God"; but when they suffer Affliction in (the cause of) God, They treat men's oppression As if it were the Wrath Of God! And if help Comes (to thee) from thy Lord, They are sure to say,' "We have (always) been With you!" Does not God Know best all that is In the hearts of all Creation?

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:10
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "But there is Lūṭ there." They said: "Well do we know who Is there: we will certainly Save him and his following,— Except his wife: she is Of those who lag behind!"

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:32
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    And to every soul will be Paid in full (the fruit) Of its deeds; and (God) Knoweth best all that They do.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:70
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or do they say, "He has forged it"? Say: "Had I forged it, Then can ye obtain No single (blessing) for me From God. He knows best Of that whereof ye talk (So glibly)! Enough is He For a witness between me And you! And He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:8
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    We know best what they Say; and thou art not One to overawe them By force. So admonish With the Qur-ān such As fear My Warning!

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:45
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is as far as Knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord knoweth best Those who stray from His Path, and He knoweth Best those who receive guidance.

    Surah An-Najm, verse 53:30
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who avoid Great sins and shameful deeds, Only (falling into) small faults, Verily thy Lord is ample In forgiveness. He knows You well when He brings You out of the earth, And when ye are hidden In your mothers’ wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves; He knows best who it is That guards against evil.

    Surah An-Najm, verse 53:32