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كَيْف

كيف in the Quran

Meaning: How

كيف occurs 83 times in 83 verses across 37 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
83
Verses
83
Surahs
37

كَيْف

Noun · 83 times

Meaning: How

Forms in the Quran

  • كَيْفَ ×62
  • فَكَيْفَ ×16
  • وَكَيْفَ ×5

Its root in the classical dictionaries

كيف: لفظ يسأل به عما يصح أن يقال فيه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿كيف تكفرون بالله وكنتم أمواتا فأحياكم﴾ [البقرة: 28] الآية. كيف: استفهام يسأل به عن الحال، نحو: كيف زيد؟ أي حاله، واستدل على اسميتها بدخول حرف الجر عليها في قولهم: على كيف تبيع الأحمرين؟ ولها صدر الكلام، وهي هنا للتعجب بالنسبة إلى الباري تعالى، كأنه قال: تعجبوا من حال هؤلاء المنافقين للكفر. وعند سيبويه:…

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

Verses with كيف

Verses 1–20 of 83

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    How can ye reject The faith in God?— Seeing that ye were without life, And He gave you life Then will He cause you to die, And will again bring you to life; And again to Him will ye return.

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

    Or (take) the similitude Of one who passed By a hamlet, all in ruins To its roofs. He said: "Oh! how shall God Bring it (ever) to life, After (this) its death?" But God caused him To die for a hundred years, Then raised him up (again). He said: "How long Didst thou tarry (thus)?" He said: "(Perhaps) a day Or part of a day." He said: "Nay, thou hast tarried Thus a hundred years; But look at thy food And thy drink; they show No signs of age; and look At thy donkey: and that We may make of thee A Sign unto the people, Look further at the bones, How We bring them together And clothe them with flesh." When this was shown clearly To him, he said: "I know That God hath power Over all things."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:259
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! Show me how Thou givest life to the dead." He said: "Dost thou not Then believe?" He said: "Yea! but to satisfy My own understanding." He said: "Take four birds; Tame them to turn to thee; Put a portion of them On every hill, and call to them: They will come to thee (Flying) with speed. Then know that God Is Exalted in Power, Wise."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:260
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    He it is Who shapes you In the wombs as He pleases. There is no god but He, The Exalted in Might, The Wise.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:6
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    But how (will they fare) When We gather them together Against a Day about which There is no doubt, And each soul will be paid out Just what it has earned, Without (favour or) injustice?

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:25
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    How shall God Guide those who reject Faith after they accepted it And bore witness That the Apostle was true And that Clear Signs Had come unto them? But God guides not A people unjust.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:86
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And how would ye Deny Faith while unto you Are rehearsed the Signs Of God, and among you Lives the Apostle? Whoever holds Firmly to God Will be shown A Way that is straight.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:101
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Many were the Ways of Life That have passed away Before you: travel through The earth, and see what was The end of those Who rejected Truth.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:137
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And how could ye take it When ye have gone in Unto each other, and they have Taken from you a solemn covenant?

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:21
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    How then if We brought From each People a witness, And We brought thee As a witness against These People!

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:41
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! how they invent A lie against God! But that by itself Is a manifest sin!

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:50
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    How then, when they are Seized by misfortune, Because of the deeds Which their hands have sent forth? Then they come to thee, Swearing by God: "We meant no more Than good-will and conciliation!"

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:62
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then God sent a raven, Who scratched the ground, To show him how to hide The shame of his brother. "Woe is me!" said he; "Was I not even able To be as this raven, And to hide the shame Of my brother?" Then he became Full of regrets—

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:31
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    But why do they come To thee for decision, When they have (their own) Law before them? Therein is the (plain) Command of God; yet Even after that, they would Turn away. For they Are not (really) People of Faith.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:43
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews say: "God's hand Is tied up." Be their hands Tied up and be they accursed For the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands Are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (Of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that Cometh to thee from God Increaseth in most of them Their obstinate rebellion And blasphemy. Amongst them We have placed enmity And hatred till the Day Of Judgment. Every time They kindle the fire of war, God doth extinguish it; But they (ever) strive To do mischief on earth. And God loveth not Those who do mischief.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:64
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Christ the son of Mary Was no more than An Apostle; many were The apostles that passed away Before him. His mother Was a woman of truth. They had both to eat Their (daily) food. See how God doth make His Signs clear to them; Yet see in what ways They are deluded Away from the truth!

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:75
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Travel through the earth And see what was the end Of those who rejected Truth".

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:11
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! how they lie Against their own souls! But the (lie) which they Invented will leave them: In the lurch.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:24
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say:"Think ye, if God Took away your hearing And your sight, and sealed up Your hearts, who—a god Other than God—could Restore them to you?" See how We explain The Signs by various (symbols); Yet they turn aside.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:46
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "He hath power To send calamities On you, from above And below, or to cover You with confusion In party strife, Giving you a taste Of mutual vengeance— Each from the other." See how We explain The Signs by various (symbols); That they may understand.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:65