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Quran Maqasid

خِلاف

خلاف in the Quran

Meaning: opposite sides

خلاف occurs 6 times in 6 verses across 6 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
6
Verses
6
Surahs
6

خِلاف

Noun · 6 times

Meaning: opposite sides · Also translated as: opposite, behind, after you

Forms in the Quran

  • خِلَٰفٍ ×5
  • خِلَٰفَكَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

خلف: ضد القدام، قال تعالى: يعلم ما بين أيديهم وما خلفهم [البقرة/ 255] ، وقال تعالى: له معقبات من بين يديه ومن خلفه [الرعد/ 11] ، وقال تعالى: فاليوم ننجيك ببدنك لتكون لمن خلفك آية [يونس/ 92] ، وخلف ضد تقدم وسلف، والمتأخر لقصور منزلته يقال له: خلف، ولهذا قيل: الخلف الرديء، والمتأخر لا لقصور منزلته يقال له: خلف، قال…

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وما خلفهم﴾ [البقرة: 255] خلف: ظرف مكان مثل وراء، وهما ضدا: أمام وقدام، وتصرفه قليل. وتخلف ضد تقدم وسلف. فالمتأخر لقصور منزلته يقال له خلف. قال تعالى: ﴿فخلف من بعدهم خلف﴾ [الأعراف: 169]. وفرقوا بين الصالح والطالح بفتحة فقالوا: خلف سوء وخلف خير. ومنه قول العلماء: أجمع عليه السلف والخلف. وقالوا: «سكت ألفا…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root خ ل ف

Verses with خلاف

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    The punishment of those Who wage war against God And His Apostle, and strive With might and main For mischief through the land Is: execution, or crucifixion, Or the cutting off of hands And feet from opposite sides, Or exile from the land: That is their disgrace In this world, and A heavy punishment is theirs In the Hereafter;

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:33
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Be sure I will cut off Your hands and your feet On opposite sides, and I Will cause you all To die on the cross."

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:124
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who were left behind (In the Tabūk expedition) Rejoiced in their inaction Behind the back of the Apostle Of God: they hated to strive And fight, with their goods And their persons, in the Cause Of God: they said, "Go not forth in the heat." Say, "The fire of Hell Is fiercer in heat." If Only they could understand!

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:81
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their purpose was to scare Thee off the land, In order to expel thee; But in that case they Would not have stayed (Therein) after thee, Except for a little while.

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:76
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Pharaoh) said: "Believe ye In Him before I give You permission? Surely This must be your leader, Who has taught you magic! Be sure I will cut off Your hands and feet On opposite sides, and I Will have you crucified On trunks of palm-trees: So shall ye know for certain, Which of us can give The more severe and the more Lasting Punishment!"

    Surah Taha, verse 20:71
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said (Pharaoh): "Believe ye In Him before I give You permission? Surely he Is your leader, who has Taught you sorcery! But soon shall ye know! "Be sure I will cut off Your hands and your feet On opposite sides, and I Will cause you all To die on the cross!"

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:49