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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 101–120 of 162

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who leave their homes In the cause of God, And are then slain or die, On them will God bestow verily A goodly Provision: Truly God is He Who Bestows the best Provision.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:58
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Bow down, prostrate yourselves, And adore your Lord; And do good; That ye may prosper.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:77
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And say: "O my Lord! Enable me to disembark With Thy blessing: for Thou Art the Best to enable (us) To disembark."

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:29
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or is it that thou Askest them for some Recompense? But the recompense Of thy Lord is best: He is the Best of those Who give sustenance.

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:72
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "A part of My servants There was, who used to pray, 'Our Lord! we believe; Then do Thou forgive us, And have mercy upon us: For Thou art the Best Of those who show mercy!'

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:109
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So say: "O my Lord! Grant Thou forgiveness and mercy! For Thou art the Best Of those who show mercy!"

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:118
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who brought forward The lie are a body Among yourselves: think it not To be an evil to you; On the contrary it is good For you: to every man Among them (will come The punishment) of the sin That he earned, and to him Who took on himself the lead Among them, will be A Penalty grievous.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:11
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Why did not the Believers Men and women—when ye Heard of the affair,—put The best construction on it In their own minds And say, "This (charge) Is an obvious lie"?

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:12
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Enter not houses other than Your own, until ye have Asked permission and saluted Those in them: that is Best for you, in order that Ye may heed (what is seemly).

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:27
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Let those who find not The wherewithal for marriage Keep themselves chaste, until God gives them means Out of His grace. And if any of your slaves Ask for a deed in writing (To enable them to earn Their freedom for a certain sum), Give them such a deed If ye know any good In them; yea, give them Something yourselves Out of the means which God has given to you. But force not your maids To prostitution when they desire Chastity, in order that ye May make a gain In the goods of this life. But if anyone compels them, Yet, after such compulsion, Is God Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful (to them).

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:33
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such elderly women as are Past the prospect of marriage,— There is no blame on them If they lay aside Their (outer) garments, provided They make not a wanton display Of their beauty: but It is best for them To be modest: and God Is One Who sees and knows All things.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:60
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Blessed is He Who, If that were His Will, Could give thee better (things) Than those,—Gardens beneath which Rivers flow; and He could Give thee Palaces (secure To dwell in).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:10
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Is that best, or The eternal Garden, promised To the righteous? For them, That is a reward as well As a goal (of attainment).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:15
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Companions of the Garden Will be well, that Day, In their abode, and have The fairest of places for repose:

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:24
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now when (the embassy) came To Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me abundance In wealth? But that which God has given me is better Than that which He has Given you! Nay it is ye Who rejoice in your gift!

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:36
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: Praise be to God, And Peace on His servants Whom He has chosen (For His Message). (Who) Is better?—God or The false gods they associate (With Him)?

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:59
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    If any do good, good will (Accrue) to them therefrom; And they will be secure From terror that Day.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:89
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    So he watered (their flocks) For them; then he turned back To the shade, and said: "O my Lord! Truly am I In (desperate) need Of any good That Thou dost send me!"

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:24
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said one of the (damsels): "O my (dear) father! engage Him on wages: truly the best Of men for thee to employ is The (man) who is strong and trusty"…

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:26
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    The (material) things which Ye are given are but The conveniences of this life And the glitter thereof; But that which is with God Is better and more enduring: Will ye not then be wise?

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:60