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خافَ

خاف in the Quran

Meaning: you fear

خاف occurs 83 times in 76 verses across 38 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
83
Verses
76
Surahs
38

خافَ

Verb · 83 times

Meaning: you fear · Also translated as: fears, fear, [I] fear, both fear

Forms in the Quran

  • أَخَافُ ×20
  • تَخَفْ ×10
  • يَخَافُونَ ×8
  • خِفْتُمْ ×7
  • خَافَ ×5
  • يَخَافُ ×5
  • تَخَافُونَ ×4
  • وَيَخَافُونَ ×3

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الخوف: توقع مكروه عن أمارة مظنونة، أو معلومة، كما أن الرجاء والطمع توقع محبوب عن أمارة مظنونة، أو معلومة، ويضاد الخوف الأمن، ويستعمل ذلك في الأمور الدنيوية والأخروية.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الخاء والواو والفاء أصل واحد يدل على الذعر والفزع. يقال خفت الشيء خوفا وخيفة. والياء مبدلة من واو لمكان الكسرة. ويقال خاوفني فلان فخفته، أي كنت أشد خوفا منه. فأما قولهم تخوفت الشيء، أي تنقصته، فهو الصحيح الفصيح، إلا أنه من الإبدال، والأصل النون من التنقص، وقد ذكر في موضعه.

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

Verses with خاف

Verses 1–20 of 76

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if anyone fears Partiality or wrong-doing On the part of the testator, And makes peace between (The parties concerned), There is no wrong in him: For God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:182
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    A divorce is only Permissible twice: after that, The parties should either hold Together on equitable terms, Or separate with kindness. It is not lawful for you, (Men), to take back Any of your gifts (from your wives) Except when both parties Fear that they would be Unable to keep the limits Ordained by God. If ye (judges) do indeed Fear that they would be Unable to keep the limits Ordained by God, There is no blame on either Of them if she give Something for her freedom. These are the limits Ordained by God; So do not transgress them If any do transgress The limits ordained by God, Such persons wrong (Themselves as well as others).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:229
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye fear (an enemy), Pray on foot, or riding, (As may be most convenient), But when ye are In security, celebrate God's praises in the manner He has taught you, Which ye knew not (before).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:239
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is only the Evil One That suggests to you The fear of his votaries: Be ye not afraid Of them, but fear Me, If ye have Faith.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:175
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye fear that ye shall not Be able to deal justly With the orphans, Marry women of your choice, Two, or three, or four; But if ye fear that ye shall not Be able to deal justly (with them), Then only one, or (a captive) That your right hands possess. That will be more suitable, To prevent you From doing injustice.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:3
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Let those (disposing of an estate) Have the same fear in their minds As they would have for their own If they had left a helpless family behind: Let them fear God, and speak Words of appropriate (comfort),

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:9
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Men are the protectors And maintainers of women, Because God has given The one more (strength) Than the other, and because They support them From their means. Therefore the righteous women Are devoutly obedient, and guard In (the husband's) absence What God would have them guard. As to those women On whose part ye fear Disloyalty and ill-conduct, Admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); But if they return to obedience, Seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For God is Most High, Great (above you all).

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:34
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye fear a breach Between them twain, Appoint (two) arbiters, One from his family, And the other from hers; If they wish for peace, God will cause Their reconciliation: For God hath full knowledge, And is acquainted With all things.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:35
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    When ye travel Through the earth, There is no blame on you If ye shorten your prayers, For fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the Unbelievers are Unto you open enemies.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:101
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    If a wife fears Cruelty or desertion On her husband's part, There is no blame on them If they arrange An amicable settlement Between themselves; And such settlement is best; Even though men's souls Are swayed by greed. But if ye do good And practise self-restraint, God is well-acquainted With all that ye do.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:128
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    (But) among (their) God-fearing men Were two on whom God had bestowed His grace: They said: "Assault them At the (proper) Gate: When once ye are in, Victory will be yours; But on God put your trust If ye have faith."

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:23
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    "If thou dost stretch thy hand Against me, to slay me, It is not for me to stretch My hand against thee To slay thee: for I do fear God, the Cherisher of the Worlds.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:28
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! If any from among you Turn back from his Faith, Soon will God produce A people whom He will love As they will love Him,— Lowly with the Believers, Mighty against the Rejecters, Fighting in the Way of God, And never afraid Of the reproaches Of such as find fault. That is the Grace of God, Which He will bestow On whom He pleaseth. And God encompasseth all, And He knoweth all things.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:54
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! God doth but make a trial of you In a little matter Of game well within reach Of your hands and your lances, That He may test Who feareth Him unseen: Any who transgress Thereafter, will have A grievous penalty.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:94
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is most suitable: That they may give the evidence In its true nature and shape, Or else they would fear That other oaths would be Taken after their oaths. But fear God, and listen (To His counsel): for God Guideth not a rebellious people:

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:108
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "I would, if I Disobeyed my Lord, Indeed have fear Of the Penalty Of a Mighty Day.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:15
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Give this warning to those In whose (hearts) is the fear That they will be brought (To Judgment) before their Lord: Except for Him They will have no protector Nor intercessor: That they may guard (Against evil).

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:51
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    His people disputed With him. He said: "(Come) ye to dispute With me, about God, When He (Himself) Hath guided me? I fear not (the beings) Ye associate with God: Unless my Lord willeth, (Nothing can happen). My Lord comprehendeth In His knowledge all things. Will ye not (yourselves) Be admonished?

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:80
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    "How should I fear (The beings) ye associate With God, when ye Fear not to give partners To God without any warrant Having been given to you? Which of (us) two parties Hath more right to security? (Tell me) if ye know.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:81
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    We sent Noah to his people. He said: "O my people! Worship God! ye have No other god but Him. I fear for you the Punishment Of a dreadful Day!

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:59