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Quran Maqasid

خائِنَة

خائنة in the Quran

Meaning: treachery

خائنة occurs 2 times in 2 verses across 2 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
2
Verses
2
Surahs
2

خائِنَة

Noun · 2 times

Meaning: treachery · Also translated as: stealthy glance

Forms in the Quran

  • خَآئِنَةٍ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الخيانة والنفاق واحد، إلا أن الخيانة تقال اعتبارا بالعهد والأمانة، والنفاق يقال اعتبارا بالدين، ثم يتداخلان، فالخيانة: مخالفة الحق بنقض العهد في السر. ونقيض الخيانة:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الخاء والواو والنون أصل واحد، وهو التنقص. يقال خانه يخونه خونا. وذلك نقصان الوفاء. ويقال تخونني فلان حقي، أي تنقصني. قال ذو الرمة:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root خ و ن

Verses with خائنة

Verses 1–2 of 2

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But because of their breach Of their Covenant, We Cursed them, and made Their hearts grow hard: They change the words From their (right) places And forget a good part Of the Message that was Sent them, nor wilt thou Cease to find them Barring a few—ever Bent on (new) deceits: But forgive them, and overlook (Their misdeeds): for God Loveth those who are kind.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:13
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) knows of (the tricks) That deceive with the eyes, And all that the hearts (Of men) conceal.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:19