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مال

مال in the Quran

Meaning: their wealth

مال occurs 86 times in 80 verses across 38 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
86
Verses
80
Surahs
38

مال

Noun · 86 times

Meaning: their wealth · Also translated as: your wealth, [the] wealth, wealth, the wealth

Forms in the Quran

  • أَمْوَٰلَهُمْ ×20
  • أَمْوَٰلَكُم ×11
  • بِأَمْوَٰلِهِمْ ×8
  • مَالًا ×7
  • مَالَهُۥ ×6
  • مَالَ ×6
  • أَمْوَٰلِ ×5
  • ٱلْمَالَ ×4

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الميم والواو واللام كلمة واحدة، هي تمول الرجل: اتخذ مالا، ومال يمال: كثر ماله ; ويقولون في قول القائل:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

المال: معروف ما ملكته من جميع الأشياء. قال سيبويه: من شاذ الإمالة قولهم مال، أمالوها لشبه ألفها بألف غزا، قال: والأعرف أن لا يمال لأنه لا علة هناك توجب الإمالة، قال الجوهري: ذكر بعضهم أن المال يؤنث؛ وأنشد لحسان:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root م و ل

Verses with مال

Verses 61–80 of 80

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And in their wealth And possessions (was remembered) The right of the (needy,) Him who asked, and him Who (for some reason) was Prevented (from asking).

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:19
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Know ye (all), that The life of this world Is but play and amusement, Pomp and mutual boasting And multiplying, (in rivalry) Among yourselves, riches And children. Here is a similitude: How rain and the growth Which it brings forth, delight (The hearts of) the tillers; Soon it withers; thou Wilt see it grow yellow; Then it becomes dry And crumbles away. But in the Hereafter Is a Penalty severe (For the devotees of wrong). And Forgiveness from God And (His) Good Pleasure (For the devotees of God). And what is the life Of this world, but Goods and chattels Of deception?

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:20
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Of no profit whatever To them, against God, Will be their riches Nor their sons: They will be Companions Of the Fire, to dwell Therein (for aye)!

    Surah Al-Mujadila, verse 58:17
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Some part is due) To the indigent Muhājirs, Those who were expelled From their homes and their property, While seeking Grace from God And (His) Good Pleasure, And aiding God and His Apostle: Such are indeed The sincere ones;—

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:8
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    That ye believe in God And His Apostle, and that Ye strive (your utmost) In the Cause of God, With your property And your persons: That will be best for you, If ye but knew!

    Surah As-Saf, verse 61:11
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Let not your riches Or your children divert you From the remembrance of God. If any act thus, The loss is their own.

    Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 63:9
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Your riches and your children May be but a trial: But in the Presence of God, Is the highest Reward.

    Surah At-Taghabun, verse 64:15
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Because he possesses Wealth and (numerous) sons.

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:14
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Of no profit to me Has been my wealth!

    Surah Al-Haqqah, verse 69:28
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And those in whose wealth Is a recognised right

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:24
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Give you increase In wealth and sons; And bestow on you Gardens and bestow on you Rivers (of flowing water).

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:12
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Noah said: "O my Lord! They have disobeyed me, But they follow (men) Whose wealth and children Give them no Increase But only Loss.

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:21
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    To whom I granted Resources in abundance,

    Surah Al-Muddaththir, verse 74:12
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And ye love wealth With inordinate love!

    Surah Al-Fajr, verse 89:20
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He may say (boastfully): "Wealth have I squandered In abundance!"

    Surah Al-Balad, verse 90:6
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor will his wealth Profit him when he Falls headlong (into the Pit).

    Surah Al-Layl, verse 92:11
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who spend their wealth For increase in self-purification,

    Surah Al-Layl, verse 92:18
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Who pileth up wealth And layeth it by,

    Surah Al-Humazah, verse 104:2
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thinking that his wealth Would make him last For ever!

    Surah Al-Humazah, verse 104:3
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    No profit to him From all his wealth, And all his gains!

    Surah Al-Masad, verse 111:2