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Quran Maqasid

خَيْر

خير in the Quran

Meaning: good

خير occurs 178 times in 162 verses across 52 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
178
Verses
162
Surahs
52

خَيْر

Noun · 178 times

Meaning: good · Also translated as: better, best

Forms in the Quran

  • خَيْرٌ ×116
  • خَيْرًا ×37
  • ٱلْخَيْرُ ×9
  • بِخَيْرٍ ×6
  • وَخَيْرٌ ×3
  • بِٱلْخَيْرِ ×2
  • ٱلْأَخْيَارِ ×2
  • لِّلْخَيْرِ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الخير: ما يرغب فيه الكل، كالعقل مثلا، والعدل، والفضل، والشيء النافع، وضده:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله: ﴿بيدك الخير﴾ [آل عمران: 26]. الخير: ما يرغب فيه كل أحد كالعقل والعدل والفضل والنفع. وقيل: الخير ضربان: ضرب مطلق، وهو أن يرغب فيه كل أحد بكل حال كما وصف عليه الصلاة والسلام به الجنة في قوله: "لا خير بخير بعده النار، ولا شر بشر بعده الجنة". وضرب خير مقيد، وهو أن يكون خير الواحد شرا لآخر كالمال مثلا؛ فإنه خير لمن…

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

Verses with خير

Verses 81–100 of 162

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    God sets forth (another) Parable Of two men: one of them Dumb, with no power Of any sort; a wearisome burden Is he to his master; Whichever way he directs him, He brings no good: Is such a man equal With one who commands Justice, and is on A Straight Way?

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:76
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor sell the Covenant of God For a miserable price: For with God is (a prize) Far better for you, If ye only knew.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:95
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And if ye do catch them out, Catch them out no worse Than they catch you out: But if ye show patience, That is indeed the best (course) For those who are patient.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:126
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The prayer that man Should make for good, He maketh for evil; For man is given to Hasty (deeds).

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:11
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Give full measure when ye Measure, and weigh With a balance that is straight: That is the most fitting And the most advantageous In the final determination:

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:35
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Nor do I deem That the Hour (of Judgment) Will (ever) come: Even if I am brought back To my Lord, I shall Surely find (there) Something better in exchange."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:36
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "It may be that my Lord Will give me something Better than thy garden, And that He will send On thy garden thunderbolts (By way of reckoning) From heaven, making it (But) slippery sand!—

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:40
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    There, the (only) protection comes From God, the True One. He is the Best to reward, And the Best to give success.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:44
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Wealth and sons are allurements Of the life of this world: But the things that endure, Good Deeds, are best In the sight of thy Lord, As rewards, and best As (the foundation for) hopes.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:46
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    "So we desired that Their Lord would give them In exchange (a son) Better in purity (of conduct) And closer in affection.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:81
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "(The power) in which My Lord has established me Is better (than tribute): Help me therefore with strength (And labour): I will Erect a strong barrier Between you and them:

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:95
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Our Clear Signs Are rehearsed to them, The Unbelievers say to those Who believe, "Which of the two Sides is best in point of Position? which makes the best Show in Council?"

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:73
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And God doth advance In guidance those who seek Guidance: and the things That endure, Good Deeds, Are best in the sight Of thy Lord, as rewards, And best in respect of (Their) eventual returns."

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:76
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    "For us, we have believed In our Lord: may He Forgive us our faults, And the magic to which Thou didst compel us: For God is Best And Most Abiding."

    Surah Taha, verse 20:73
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor strain thine eyes in longing For the things We have given For enjoyment to parties , Of them, the splendour Of the life of this world, Through which We test them: But the provision of thy Lord Is better and more enduring.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:131
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Every soul shall have A taste of death: And We test you By evil and by good By way of trial. To Us must ye return.

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:35
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And (remember) Zakarīyā, When he cried to his Lord: "O my Lord! leave me not Without offspring, though Thou Art the best of inheritors."

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:89
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    There are among men Some who serve God, As it were, on the verge: If good befalls them, they are, Therewith, well content; but If a trial comes to them, They turn on their faces: They lose both this world And the Hereafter: that Is loss for all to see!

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:11
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such (is the Pilgrimage): Whoever honours the sacred Rites of God, for him It is good in the sight Of his Lord. Lawful to you (For food in Pilgrimage) are cattle, Except those mentioned to you (As exceptions): but shun The abomination of idols, And shun the word That is false,—

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:30
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    The sacrificial camels We have made for you As among the symbols from God: in them is (much) Good for you: then pronounce The name of God over them As they line up (for sacrifice): When they are down On their sides (after slaughter), Eat ye thereof, and feed Such as (beg not but) Live in contentment, And such as beg With due humility: thus have We made animals subject To you, that ye May be grateful.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:36