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عَلِمَ

علم in the Quran

Meaning: know

علم occurs 528 times in 446 verses across 77 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
528
Verses
446
Surahs
77

عَلِمَ

Verb · 382 times

Meaning: know · Also translated as: knew, you knew, they knew

Forms in the Quran

  • يَعْلَمُونَ ×81
  • يَعْلَمُ ×71
  • تَعْلَمُونَ ×55
  • وَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ ×18
  • وَيَعْلَمُ ×12
  • عَلِمَ ×9
  • تَعْلَمْ ×9
  • أَعْلَمُ ×8

عِلْم

Noun · 105 times

Meaning: the knowledge · Also translated as: knowledge

Forms in the Quran

  • عِلْمَ ×48
  • ٱلْعِلْمِ ×28
  • عِلْمًا ×9
  • وَعِلْمًا ×5
  • بِعِلْمِهِۦ ×4
  • عِلْمُهَا ×4
  • بِعِلْمٍ ×3
  • عِلْمِهِۦٓ ×1

عَلَّمَ

Verb · 41 times

Meaning: And He taught · Also translated as: You have taught us, they teach, they both teach

Forms in the Quran

  • عَلَّمَكُم ×4
  • وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ ×3
  • وَيُعَلِّمُكُمُ ×3
  • عَلَّمَهُ ×3
  • عَلَّمَ ×3
  • عَلَّمْنَٰهُ ×2
  • وَعَلَّمْنَٰهُ ×2
  • وَعَلَّمَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قوله تعالى: ﴿وعلم آدم الأسماء كلها﴾ [البقرة:31] أي عرفه إياها. وأصل العلم إدراك الشيء على حقيقته، وهو معرفة الشيء على ما هو عليه. وقد اختلف الناس فيه: هل يدرك بالحد أم لا، ومن منع تحديده اختلفوا فقال بعضهم: لا يحد لعسره، وآخرون ليسره. وقال بعضهم: العلم ضربان: الأول إدراك ذات الشيء، والثاني الحكم على الشيء بوجود شيء هو…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي

العين واللام والميم أصل صحيح واحد، يدل على أثر بالشيء يتميز به عن غيره.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ع ل م

Verses with علم

Verses 301–320 of 446

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    We did test those Before them, and God will Certainly know those who are True from those who are false.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:3
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    We have enjoined on man Kindness to parents: but if They (either of them) strive (To force) thee to join With Me (in worship) Anything of which thou hast No knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return To Me, and I will Tell you (the truth) Of all that ye did.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:8
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God most certainly knows Those who believe, and as certainly Those who are Hypocrites.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:11
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And (We also saved) Abraham: behold, he said To his people, "Serve God And fear Him: that Will be best for you If ye understand!

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:16
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    The parable of those who Take protectors other than God Is that of the Spider, Who builds (to itself) A house; but truly The flimsiest of houses Is the Spider's house;— If they but knew.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:41
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily God doth know Of (every thing) whatever That they call upon Besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:42
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Recite what is sent Of the Book by inspiration To thee, and establish Regular Prayer: for Prayer Restrains from shameful And unjust deeds; And remembrance of God Is the greatest (thing in life) Without doubt. And God knows The (deeds) that ye do.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:45
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, here are Signs Self-evident in the hearts Of those endowed with knowledge: And none but the unjust Reject Our Signs.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:49
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Enough is God For a Witness between me And you: He knows What is in the heavens And on earth. And it is Those who believe in vanities And reject God, that Will perish (in the end).

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:52
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    What is the life of this world But amusement and play? But verily the Home In the Hereafter,—that is Life indeed, if they but knew.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:64
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Disdaining ungratefully Our gifts, And giving themselves up To (worldly) enjoyment! But soon Will they know.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:66
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (It is) the promise of God. Never does God depart From His promise: But most men understand not.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:6
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    They know but the outer (Things) in the life Of this world: but Of the End of things They are heedless.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:7
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, the wrong-doers (merely) Follow their own lusts, Being devoid of knowledge. But who will guide those Whom God leaves astray? To them there will be No helpers.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:29
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    So set thou thy face Steadily and truly to the Faith: (Establish) God's handiwork according To the pattern on which He has made mankind: No change (let there be) In the work (wrought) By God: that is The standard Religion But most among mankind Understand not.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:30
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    (As if) to show their ingratitude For the (favours) We have Bestowed on them! Then enjoy (Your brief day); but soon Will ye know (your folly).

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:34
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those endued with knowledge And faith will say: "Indeed ye did tarry, Within God's Decree, To the Day of Resurrection, And this is the Day Of Resurrection: but ye— Ye were not aware!"

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:56
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thus does God seal up The hearts of those Who understand not.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:59
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    But there are, among men, Those who purchase idle tales,' Without knowledge (or meaning), To mislead (men) from the Path Of God and throw ridicule (On the Path): for such There will be a humiliating Penalty.

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:6
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    "But if they strive To make thee join In worship with Me Things of which thou hast No knowledge, obey them not; Yet bear them company In this life with justice (And consideration), and follow The way of those who Turn to Me (in love): In the End the return Of you all is to Me, And I will tell you The truth (and meaning) Of all that ye did."

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:15