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Quran Maqasid

تَوَلَّى

تولى in the Quran

Meaning: they turn away

تولى occurs 78 times in 76 verses across 34 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
78
Verses
76
Surahs
34

تَوَلَّى

Verb · 78 times

Meaning: they turn away · Also translated as: they turn back, turns away, you turned away, he turns away

Forms in the Quran

  • تَوَلَّوْا۟ ×20
  • تَوَلَّىٰ ×9
  • تَوَلَّيْتُم ×8
  • وَتَوَلَّىٰ ×7
  • يَتَوَلَّ ×4
  • فَتَوَلَّىٰ ×4
  • تَتَوَلَّوْا۟ ×4
  • يَتَوَلَّىٰ ×3

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الولاء والتوالي: أن يحصل شيئان فصاعدا حصولا ليس بينهما ما ليس منهما، ويستعار ذلك للقرب من حيث المكان، ومن حيث النسبة، ومن حيث الدين، ومن حيث الصداقة والنصرة والاعتقاد، والولاية النصرة ، والولاية: تولي الأمر، وقيل: الولاية والولاية نحو: الدلالة والدلالة، وحقيقته: تولي الأمر. والولي والمولى يستعملان في ذلك كل واحد منهما…

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الواو واللام والياء: أصل صحيح يدل على قرب. من ذلك الولي: القرب. يقال: تباعد بعد ولي، أي قرب. وجلس مما يليني، أي يقاربني. والولي: المطر يجيء بعد الوسمي، سمي بذلك لأنه يلي الوسمي.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root و ل ي

Verses with تولى

Verses 1–20 of 76

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But ye turned back thereafter: Had it not been for the Grace And Mercy of God to you, Ye had surely been Among the lost.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:64
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember We took A Covenant from the Children Of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but God; Treat with kindness Your parents and kindred, And orphans and those in need; Speak fair to the people; Be steadfast in prayer; And practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, Except a few among you, And ye backslide (even now).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:83
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    So if they believe As ye believe, they are indeed On the right path; but if They turn back, it is they Who are in schism; but God will Suffice thee as against them, And He is the All-Hearing, The All-Knowing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:137
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    When he turns his back, His aim everywhere Is to spread mischief Through the earth and destroy Crops and cattle. But God loveth not mischief.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:205
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Hast thou not Turned thy vision to the Chiefs Of the Children of Israel After (the time of) Moses? They said to a Prophet (That was) among them: "Appoint for us a King, that we May fight in the cause of God." He said: "Is it not possible, If ye were commanded To fight, that that ye Will not fight?" They said: "How could we refuse To fight in the cause of God, Seeing that we were turned out Of our homes and our families?" But when they were commanded To fight, they turned back, Except a small band Among them. But God Has full knowledge of those Who do wrong.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:246
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So if they dispute with thee, Say: "I have submitted My whole self to God And so have those Who follow me." And say to the People of the Book And to those who are unlearned: "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" If they do, they are in right guidance, But if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the Message; And in God's sight Are (all) His servants.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:20
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those Who have been given a portion Of the Book? They are Invited to the Book of God, To settle their dispute, But a party of them Turn back and decline (The arbitration).

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:23
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Obey God And His Apostle": But if they turn back, God loveth not those Who reject Faith.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:32
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if they turn back, God hath full knowledge Of those who do mischief.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:63
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O People Of the Book! come To common terms As between us and you: That we worship None but God; That we associate No partners with Him; That we erect not, From among ourselves, Lords and patrons Other than God." If then they turn back, Say ye: "Bear witness That we (at least) Are Muslims (bowing To God's Will)."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:64
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    If any turn back After this, they are Perverted transgressors.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:82
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those of you Who turned back On the day the two hosts Met,—it was Satan Who caused them to fail, Because of some (evil) They had done. But God Has blotted out (their fault): For God is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:155
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    He who obeys The Apostle, obeys God: But if any turn away, We have not sent thee To watch over Their (evil deeds).

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:80
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    They but wish that ye Should reject Faith, As they do, and thus be On the same footing (as they): But take not friends From their ranks Until they flee In the way of God (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, Seize them and slay them Wherever ye find them; And (in any case) take No friends or helpers From their ranks:—

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:89
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    If anyone contends with The Apostle even after Guidance has been plainly Conveyed to him, and follows A path other than that Becoming to men of Faith, We shall leave him In the path he has chosen, And land him in Hell,— What an evil refuge!

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:115
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    But why do they come To thee for decision, When they have (their own) Law before them? Therein is the (plain) Command of God; yet Even after that, they would Turn away. For they Are not (really) People of Faith.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:43
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And this (He commands): Judge thou between them By what God hath revealed, And follow not their vain Desires, but beware of them Lest they beguile thee From any of that (teaching) Which God hath sent down To thee. And if they turn Away, be assured that For some of their crimes It is God's purpose to punish Them. And truly most men Are rebellious.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:49
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Take not the Jews And the Christians For your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors) To each other. And he Amongst you that turns to them (For friendship) is of them. Verily God guideth not A people unjust.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:51
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    As to those who turn (For friendship) to God, His Apostle, and the (Fellowship Of) Believers,—it is The Fellowship of God That must certainly triumph.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:56
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thou seest many of them Turning in friendship To the Unbelievers. Evil indeed are (the works) which Their souls have sent forward Before them (with the result), That God's wrath Is on them, And in torment Will they abide.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:80