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قاتَلَ

قاتل in the Quran

Meaning: they fight you

قاتل occurs 54 times in 41 verses across 16 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
54
Verses
41
Surahs
16

قاتَلَ

Verb · 54 times

Meaning: they fight you · Also translated as: you fight, they fight, And fight, And fight them

Forms in the Quran

  • يُقَٰتِلُونَ ×6
  • وَقَٰتِلُوا۟ ×5
  • يُقَٰتِلُوكُمْ ×5
  • يُقَٰتِلُونَكُمْ ×4
  • قَٰتِلُوا۟ ×4
  • فَقَٰتِلُوٓا۟ ×3
  • قَٰتَلُوكُمْ ×2
  • وَقَٰتِلُوهُمْ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

أصل القتل: إزالة الروح عن الجسد كالموت، لكن إذا اعتبر بفعل المتولي لذلك يقال: قتل، وإذا اعتبر بفوت الحياة يقال: موت.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فاقتلوا أنفسكم﴾ [البقرة: 54] أصل القتل إزالة الروح كالموت. قال الراغب: لكن إذا اعتبر بفعل المتولي لذلك يقال له قتل. وإذا اعتبر بفوات الحياة يقال له موت. ومعنى قوله: ﴿فاقتلوا أنفسكم﴾ أي ليقتل بعضكم بعضا؛ ولذلك روي في القصة أنه أمر من لم يعص أن يقتل من عصى فبقي القاتل يرى أباه وأخاه فلا يقدم عليه. فأرسل…

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

Verses with قاتل

Verses 21–40 of 41

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Fight them, and God will Punish them by your hands, Cover them with shame, Help you (to victory) over them, Heal the breasts of Believers,

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:14
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Fight those who believe not In God nor the Last Day, Nor hold that forbidden Which hath been forbidden By God and His Apostle, Nor acknowledge the Religion Of Truth, (even if they are) Of the People of the Book, Until they pay the Jizya With willing submission, And feel themselves subdued.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:29
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews call ’Uzair a son Of God, and the Christians Call Christ the Son of God. That is a saying from their mouth; (In this) they but imitate What the Unbelievers of old Used to say. God's curse Be on them: how they are deluded Away from the Truth!

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:30
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The number of months In the sight of God Is twelve (in a year) So ordained by Him The day He created The heavens and the earth; Of them four are sacred: That is the straight usage. So wrong not yourselves Therein, and fight the Pagans All together as they Fight you all together. But know that God Is with those who restrain Themselves.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:36
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    If, then, God bring thee back To any of them, and they ask Thy permission to come out (With thee), say: "Never shall ye Come out with me, nor fight An enemy with me: For ye preferred to sit Inactive on the first occasion: Then sit ye (now) With those who lag behind."

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:83
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    God hath purchased of the Believers Their persons and their goods; For theirs (in return) Is the Garden (of Paradise): They fight in His Cause, And slay and are slain: A promise binding on Him In Truth, through the Law, The Gospel, and the Qur-ān: And who is more faithful To his Covenant than God? Then rejoice in the bargain Which ye have concluded: That is the achievement supreme.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:111
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Fight The Unbelievers who gird you about, And let them find firmness In you: and know that God Is with those who fear Him.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:123
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    To those against whom War is made, permission Is given (to fight), because They are wronged;—and verily, God is most Powerful For their aid;—

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:39
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    They think that the Confederates Have not withdrawn; and if The Confederates should come (again), They would wish they were In the deserts (wandering) Among the Bedouins, and Seeking news about you (From a safe distance); And if they were In your midst, they Would fight but little.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:20
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say to the desert Arabs Who lagged behind: "Ye Shall be summoned (to fight) Against a people given to Vehement war: then shall ye Fight, or they shall submit. Then if ye show obedience, God will grant you A goodly reward, but if Ye turn back as ye Did before, He will punish You with a grievous Penalty."

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:16
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    If the Unbelievers Should fight you, they would Certainly turn their backs; Then would they find Neither protector nor helper.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:22
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    If two parties among The Believers fall into A quarrel, make ye peace Between them: but if One of them transgresses Beyond bounds against the other, Then fight ye (all) against The one that transgresses Until it complies with The command of God; But if it complies, then Make peace between them With justice, and be fair: For God loves those Who are fair (and just).

    Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:9
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    And what cause have ye Why ye should not spend In the cause of God?— For to God belongs The heritage of the heavens And the earth. Not equal among you Are those who spent (freely) And fought, before the Victory, (With those who did so later). Those are higher in rank Than those who spent (freely) And fought afterwards. But to all has God promised A goodly (reward). And God Is well acquainted With all that ye do.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:10
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Hast thou not observed The Hypocrites say To their misbelieving brethren Among the People of the Book?— "If ye are expelled, We too will go out With you, and we will Never hearken, to any one In your affair; and if Ye are attacked (in fight) We will help you". But God is witness That they are indeed liars.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:11
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    If they are expelled, Never will they go out With them; and if they Are attacked (in fight), They will never help them; And if they do help them, They will turn their backs; So they will receive no help.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:12
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    They will not fight you (Even) together, except In fortified townships, Or from behind walls. Strong is their fighting (spirit) Amongst themselves: Thou wouldst think They were united, But their hearts are divided: That is because they Are a people devoid Of wisdom.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:14
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    God forbids you not, With regard to those who Fight you not for (your) Faith Nor drive you out Of your homes, From dealing kindly and justly With them: For God loveth Those who are just.

    Surah Al-Mumtahanah, verse 60:8
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    God only forbids you, With regard to those who Fight you for (your) Faith, And drive you out Of your homes, and support (Others) in driving you out, From turning to them (For friendship and protection). It is such as turn to them (In these circumstances), That do wrong.

    Surah Al-Mumtahanah, verse 60:9
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Truly God loves those Who fight in His Cause In battle array, as if They were a solid Cemented structure.

    Surah As-Saf, verse 61:4
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    When thou lookest At them, their exteriors Please thee; and when They speak, thou listenest To their words. They are As (worthless as hollow) Pieces of timber propped up, (Unable to stand on their own). They think that every Cry is against them. They are the enemies; So beware of them. The curse of God be On them! How are they Deluded (away from the Truth)!

    Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 63:4