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مَلَك

ملك in the Quran

Meaning: the angels

ملك occurs 152 times in 142 verses across 52 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
152
Verses
142
Surahs
52

مَلَك

Noun · 88 times

Meaning: the angels · Also translated as: and His Angels, the two angels

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ×38
  • وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ×14
  • لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ×9
  • مَلَكٌ ×8
  • مَلَٰٓئِكَةٌ ×6
  • وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ ×5
  • مَلَكًا ×3
  • وَٱلْمَلَكُ ×2

مُلْك

Noun · 48 times

Meaning: the Dominion · Also translated as: kingdom, the kingdom, the kingship, to kingship

Forms in the Quran

  • مُلْكِ ×21
  • ٱلْمُلْكُ ×19
  • مُلْكَهُۥ ×3
  • مُّلْكًا ×2
  • بِٱلْمُلْكِ ×1
  • وَمُلْكٍ ×1
  • وَمُلْكًا ×1

مَلِك

Noun · 15 times

Meaning: a king · Also translated as: kings

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْمَلِكُ ×9
  • مَلِكًا ×2
  • مَّلِكٌ ×2
  • مُّلُوكًا ×1
  • ٱلْمُلُوكَ ×1

مَلْك

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: by our will

Forms in the Quran

  • بِمَلْكِنَا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الملك: هو المتصرف بالأمر والنهي في الجمهور، وذلك يختص بسياسة الناطقين، ولهذا يقال: ملك الناس، ولا يقال: ملك الأشياء، وقوله: ملك يوم الدين [الفاتحة/ 3] فتقديره: الملك في يوم الدين، وذلك لقوله:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿مالك يوم الدين﴾ [الفاتحة:4] قرئ ملك ومالك في المتواتر، ملك بالسكون ومليك بالإشباع.

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

Verses with ملك

Verses 101–120 of 142

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or that We created The angels female, and they Are witnesses (thereto)?

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:150
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or have they the dominion Of the heavens and the earth And all between? If so, Let them mount up With the ropes and means (To reach that end)!

    Surah Sad, verse 38:10
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    We strengthened his kingdom, And gave him wisdom And sound judgment In speech and decision.

    Surah Sad, verse 38:20
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me A Kingdom which, (It may be), suits not Another after me: For Thou art the Grantor Of Bounties (without measure).

    Surah Sad, verse 38:35
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, thy Lord said To the angels: "I am About to create man From clay:

    Surah Sad, verse 38:71
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So the angels prostrated themselves, All of them together:

    Surah Sad, verse 38:73
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    He created you (all) From a single Person: Then created, of like nature, His mate; and He Sent down for you eight head Of cattle in pairs: He makes you, In the wombs Of your mothers, In stages, one after another, In three veils of darkness. Such is God, your Lord And Cherisher: to Him belongs (All) dominion. There is No god but He: then How are ye turned away (From your true Centre)?

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:6
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "To God belongs Exclusively (the right To grant) Intercession: To Him belongs the dominion Of the heavens and the earth: In the End, it is to Him That ye shall be Brought back."

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:44
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou wilt see The angels surrounding The Throne (Divine) On all sides, singing Glory And Praise to their Lord. The Decision between them (At Judgment) will be In (perfect) justice, And the cry (on all sides) Will be, "Praise be to God, The Lord of the Worlds!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:75
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day whereon They will (all) come forth: Not a single thing Concerning them is hidden From God. Whose will be The Dominion that Day? That of God, the One, The Irresistible!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:16
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my People! yours Is the dominion this day: Ye have the upper hand In the land: but who Will help us from The Punishment of God, Should it befall us?" Pharaoh said: "I but Point out to you that Which I see (myself); Nor do I guide you But to the Path of Right!"

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:29
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, the apostles came To them, from before them And behind them, (preaching): "Serve none but God." They said, "If our Lord Had so pleased, He would Certainly have sent down angels (To preach): now we reject Your mission (altogether)."

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:14
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    In the case of those Who say, "Our Lord Is God", and, further, Stand straight and steadfast, The angels descend on them. (From time to time): "Fear ye not!" (they suggest), "Nor grieve! But receive The Glad Tidings Of the Garden (of Bliss), The which ye were promised!

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:30
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    The heavens are almost Rent asunder from above them (By His Glory): And the angels celebrate The Praises of their Lord, And pray for forgiveness For (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily God is He, The Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:5
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongs the dominion Of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills (And plans). He bestows (Children) male or female According to His Will (and Plan),

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:49
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they make into females Angels who themselves serve God. Did they witness Their creation? Their evidence Will be recorded, and they Will be called to account!

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:19
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And Pharaoh proclaimed Among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not The dominion of Egypt Belong to me, (witness) These streams flowing Underneath my (palace)? What! See ye not then?

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:51
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Then why are not Gold bracelets bestowed On him, or (why) Come (not) with him Angels accompanying him In procession?"

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:53
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    And if it were Our Will, We could make angels From amongst you, succeeding Each other on the earth.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:60
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And blessed is He To Whom belongs the dominion Of the heavens and the earth, And all between them: With Him is the knowledge Of the Hour (of Judgment): And to Him shall ye Be brought back.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:85