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Quran Maqasid

كانَ

كان in the Quran

Meaning: you are

كان occurs 1,358 times in 1,149 verses across 86 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
1,358
Verses
1,149
Surahs
86

كانَ

Verb · 1,358 times

Meaning: you are · Also translated as: be, they were, you were, they used to

Forms in the Quran

  • كَانَ ×323
  • كَانُوا۟ ×229
  • كُنتُمْ ×188
  • وَكَانَ ×84
  • كُنَّا ×63
  • كُنتَ ×51
  • وَّكَانُوا۟ ×35
  • يَكُونَ ×35

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الكاف والواو والنون أصل يدل على الإخبار عن حدوث شيء، إما في زمان ماض أو زمان راهن. يقولون: كان الشيء يكون كونا، إذا وقع وحضر. قال الله تعالى: ﴿وإن كان ذو عسرة﴾ [البقرة: 280]، أي حضر وجاء. ويقولون: قد كان الشتاء، أي جاء وحضر. وأما الماضي فقولنا: كان زيد أميرا، يريد أن ذلك كان في زمان سالف. وقال قوم: المكان اشتقاقه من…

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

الكون: الحدث، وقد كان كونا وكينونة؛ عن اللحياني وكراع، والكينونة في مصدر كان يكون أحسن. قال الفراء: العرب تقول في ذوات الياء مما يشبه زغت وسرت: طرت طيرورة وحدت حيدودة فيما لا يحصى من هذا الضرب، فأما ذوات الواو مثل قلت ورضت، فإنهم لا يقولون ذلك، وقد أتى عنهم في أربعة أحرف: منها الكينونة من كنت، والديمومة من دمت،…

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root ك و ن

Verses with كان

Verses 761–780 of 1,149

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    That Day (God) will Call to them, and say: "Where are My 'partners'?— Whom ye imagined (to be such)?"

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:62
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those against whom the charge Will be proved, will say: "Our Lord! These are the ones Whom we led astray: We led them astray, as we Were astray ourselves: we free Ourselves (from them) in Thy presence: It was not us they worshipped."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:63
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    It will be said (to them): "Call upon your 'partners' (For help)": they will call Upon them, but they will not Listen to them; and they Will see the Penalty (before them); (How they will wish) 'If only they had been Open to guidance!'

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:64
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    But any that (in this life) Had repented, believed, and worked Righteousness, will have hopes To be among those who Achieve salvation.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:67
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thy Lord does create and choose As He pleases: no choice Have they (in the matter): Glory to God! and far Is He above the partners They ascribe (to Him)!

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:68
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day that He will Call on them, He will say: "Where are My 'partners'?— Whom ye imagined (to be such)?"

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:74
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And from each people Shall We draw a witness, And We shall say: "Produce Your Proof": then shall they Know that the Truth is in God (alone), and the (lies) Which they invented will Leave them in the lurch.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:75
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Qārūn was doubtless, Of the people of Moses; but He acted insolently towards them: Such were the treasures We Had bestowed on him, that Their very keys would Have been a burden to A body of strong men. Behold, his people said to him: "Exult not, for God loveth not Those who exult (in riches).

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:76
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then We caused the earth To swallow up him and His house; and he had not (The least little) party To help him against God, Nor could he defend himself.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:81
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    If any does good, the reward To him is better than His deed; but if any Does evil, the doers of evil Are only punished (to the extent) Of their deeds.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:84
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou hadst not expected That the Book would be Sent to thee except as A Mercy from thy Lord: Therefore lend not thou support In any way to those Who reject (God's Message).

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:86
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And let nothing keep thee Back from the Signs of God After they have been revealed To thee: and invite (men) To thy Lord, and be not Of the company of those Who join gods with God.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:87
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    For those whose hopes are in the meeting with God (In the Hereafter, let them strive); For the Term (appointed) By God is surely coming: And He hears and knows (All things).

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

    Those who believe and work Righteous deeds,—from them Shall We blot out all evil (That may be) in them, And We shall reward Them according to The best of their deeds.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:7
  15. 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
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then there are among men Such as say, "We believe In God"; but when they suffer Affliction in (the cause of) God, They treat men's oppression As if it were the Wrath Of God! And if help Comes (to thee) from thy Lord, They are sure to say,' "We have (always) been With you!" Does not God Know best all that is In the hearts of all Creation?

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

    They will bear their own Burdens, and (other) burdens Along with their own, And on the Day of Judgment. They will be called to account For their falsehoods.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:13
  18. 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
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    So naught was the answer Of (Abraham's) people except That they said: "Slay him Or burn him." But God Did save him from the Fire Verily in this are Signs For people who believe.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:24
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Do ye indeed approach men, And cut off the highway? And practise wickedness (Even) in your councils?" But his people gave no answer But this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of God If thou tellest the truth."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:29