Quran Vocabulary 1

1. In the name of Allah
80% of
Qur'anic Words
(Classified word lists
for easy memorization)

2. In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful 3. More than one meanings: When more than one distinctly
different meanings of a word are given in this booklet, a semicolon
PREFACE
is placed between the two meanings. For similar meanings, a
All praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings of Allah be upon comma is placed between the meanings. For example: (eye;
his Prophet, Muhammad. Allah says very explicitly in His Book, quot; spring ) and (above, up ).
(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of
4. Most commonly occuring words: The words listed in the first six
blessings that they may ponder over its verses, and that men of
pages occur very frequently. Some of them occur in combination
understanding may remember [38:29].quot; If we don't understand the
with each other. They constitute a whopping 41.5% (32263) of the
Book, how can we ponder on its verses!
total words.
Ahadith also emphasize the learning of the Qur’an. The Prophet of 5. Word count on each page: At the bottom left of the page, total is
Allah, Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, quot;The best among you are provided for the number of times the words of that page have
those who have learnt the Qur'an and teach it (to others)quot; [Bukhari]. occurred in the Qur'an. The bottom right shows the percent of the
total Qur'anic words that have been covered till that page.
This booklet is prepared to provide some help in fulfilling the above- 6. Nouns and verbs: The number next to the noun (pages 7-14) or
mentioned objectives. Please keep the following points in mind while the verb (pages 15-33) shows the number of times that noun or the
studying this booklet. verb (in its various forms) has occurred in the Holy Qur'an.
7. Arrangement of word lists: Words given on pages 1 through 14
1. No. of words and their meanings: The words given in this are arranged according to the topic. There are a few words given
booklet account for 82.6% (64282) of the total words (approx. in this booklet which have occurred very frequently in the Qur’an
77800) of the Holy Qur'an. but could not be placed under any of the topics. Such words are
2. Most common meanings: For each word, only the most common placed at the end of any of the word lists where space was
meanings are given. Some words may have other meanings too, available.
depending upon their context. However, the number of such words 8. Arrangement of verbs: Verbs given on pages 15 through 33 are
is very small. arranged according to their types. This is done to facilitate the
learning of different types of verbs.
preposition may change the meanings too. for example, get; get in;
9. Vowel sign on the last letter: If the last letter of a word given in
get at; get by, get off, get on, etc. A list of some important verbs
this booklet does not have a vowel sign ( ), it indicates that
along with changing prepositions is provided on page no. 34.
any vowel sign can come on it depending upon the context in
15.Dual and Feminine forms: The word forms related to dual
which that word is used. if occurs before the word, then
number and feminine gender are used sparingly in the Holy Qur'an.
Tanween ( ) is not used. Therefore, these forms may be given less emphasis in the
beginning stages.
10. Arrangement of words: In almost every case, the words are
16.References: Many books have been referred to in preparation of
arranged alphabetically to make the search easy.
11. Brief conjugation of verbs: For each verb, the past tense, the this booklet. Most important one among these is the book (
imperfect tense, the imperative, the active participle and the ) prepared originally at the
verbal noun are provided. It is assumed that based on this
Arabic Language institute of King Saud University by Dr.
information, you can reproduce the whole verb table. However,
Muhammad Hussain Abulfatooh and published by Maktaba
for an average student, guidance from the teacher is necessary.
Lebanon, Lebanon (1990). Among the references used for the
Sample tables are provided at the end of this booklet.
English meanings of the words, “Vocabulary of the Holy Qur’an,” by
12. Active and passive: For almost every verb type, samples of the
Dr. Abdullah Abbas Nadwi is extensively used.
forms (active voice) are provided in the first line those of
the forms (passive voice) in the last. Many people have contributed in the compilation and review of this booklet. May Allah
reward them all. May He also protect us from errors and forgive us if they have occurred
13. Detailed conjugation of verbs: A star (*) is placed next to in this booklet. If you find any error, please notify us so that it can be rectified in future
selected verbs. All the verbal forms of such verbs are provided in editions. May Allah reward you for the help.
detail in a separate booklet, quot;A Few Selected Verbs Used in the
Abbreviations
Holy Qur'an.quot;
mg masc. gender fg fem. gender br.pl broken plural
14. Silat-ul-fa’l: Just like in any language, some verbs and nouns of
sg singular dl dual pl plural
action are always followed by a preposition. For example, sb somebody st something ss somebody or something
believe in: . However, in some cases, a change in VEL triliteral Verbs with Extra Letters

3. 1 2
This, that...! No, No!!! Whose? Who?
... He
this (There is) no god
mg his mg mg
... Them
that except Allah their
mg mg mg
... you
this never, certainly not your
fg mg mg
... you all
that not Yours truly,
fg for future mg mg
( )
(me ) ... I
these not my
mg/fg for past mg/fg
( )
... We
those not us
mg/fg mg/fg mg/fg
(fg ) ... She
he who not her
mg fg fg
... They
she who yes, indeed their
fg fg fg
... you
those who not, other than Yours truly,
mg fg fg
...they
these besides, less than their
for br.pl for br.pl for br.pl
( ) ( ) ( )
... those two
those except, unless, if not their
for br.pl dl dl
( )
... you two
those who yes your
for br.pl dl dl
( )
Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5 Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5
3 4
Where? Questions!? Miscellaneous When?, …
endowed
above, up what?, that which before
mg
with; owner
under who?, the one who endowed with; owner after
fg
in front of when?, the time when people of; owners of time, period, at the time of
back, after where? people of; relatives when for past
( )
in front of how? family, relatives, people when for future
( )
behind how many? lo!; do not…, will not… then
( pl )
right; oath which? what an excellent then, thus, therefore
( pl )
left wherefrom?, why? what an evil nay, -- rather, but, however
between Is? Am? Are? Do? Have? evil is that which near, with
…
around what? sth similar nothing but
( pl ) …
wherever why? similitude nothing but
(+) (+ )
than the one who;
wherever if not, why not that..not; so as not to
from those who
Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5 Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

4. 5 6
Prepositions + َ … Prepositions Prefix for verb, … Inna …
( +)
has (with );
َِ
with what; because with, in, from,… verily, truly
surely (with )
‫عر‬
will (for near future) ( +)
about what about that
( +)
in what in will (for future) as if
++ ()
as, just as as, like will surely but, however
( +)
for what / that which for indeed perhaps, may be
out of what from indeed, surely that
()
let sb do (imperative)
as to, as for towards if
if; either / or by (of oath) the alone
that until or? possibly
verily; is but on or when
as if with some of if
whenever and; by (of oath) everyone; all O!
Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5 Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5
7 8
Some attributes (of Allah and others’) Some attributes …
Noun of Superiority
(fg )
knowing,
first most severe severe; strong
45 82 31 52
ever aware
(fg )
Lord; Sustainer last higher, superior high, exalted
970 40 11 11
(fg )] better-knowing,
[
Compassionate knower
other
57 65 49 162
more informed
peace trustworthy nearer near
42 14 19 26
(fg )
one who listens one who sees clearly bigger big
47 53 23 44
(fg )
grateful far more; most plenty; much
24 25 80 74
mighty most forgiving better quick; swift; fast
99 11 36 10
more entitled; more
most forgiving protector merciful
91 26 10 182
worthy
nearer; more likely;
All-powerful wise supreme
45 97 12 107
lower; less
(fg )
warner forbearing more unjust little
44 15 16 71
noble; honorable;
strong helper praiseworthy better guided
24 17 7 27
generous
warm (friend);
one who takes care of
nearer, closer; woe subtle
24 20 11 7
a thing for another boiling water
Total words (of this page): Percent so far: Total words (of this page): Percent so far:
1977 1078
44 45.4

5. 9 10
Prophets and … Allah’s Signs… Last day, …
(pl ) (pl ) ( )
companion,
Messenger sign forever; ever
332 382 94 28
fellow
(pl )
(pl ) end reward
Prophet evidence 32 105
75 71
Qur'an; reading,
torment term
Prophets 322 52
70
recitation
chastisement (as a
the Hereafter
cattle 20 115
137 32
result of sin)
(pl ) Resurrection painful
mountain 70 72
56 39
( ) meeting reward
sea; large river 24 13
86 38
fixed hellfire
sun 21 26
30 33
fire reward
moon 145 42
195 33
(pl ) (pl )
) river garden
Satan (pl night 54 147
88 80
woe unto … the Hell
Pharaoh day 40 77
74 57
(pl )
day reckoning
People of Hud (pbuh) earth 393 39
24 461
) hour (day of
that day
sky (pl
People of Salih (pbuh) 70 47
26 310
resurrection)
Total words (of this page): Percent so far:
2048 51.6
2729
Total words (of this page): Percent so far: 48.9
11 12
Deen, … Faith, … Deeds, … Blessings, …
(pl ) (fg ) actions, deeds,
matter; affair one favors
pl pl
13 85 41 34
works
(pl ) good
piety; fear; protection (pl )
god; deity 34
17 authority; warrant
31 37
(deed)
(pl ) (pl )
partner,
truth, true; right 247 40 evil, bad grace
68 84
associate
[
falsehood witness good, better water
26 26 186 63
wisdom throne evil, bad, worse dominion, reign
20 26 29 48
praise unseen, hidden sin favor
43 29 35 37
(pl )
religion; law;
unseen sin all
92 49 37 26
judgement
( pl )
poor-due, charity book sin permission
32 261 25 39
punishment; power;
(pl )
witness, unlawful 26 25
word
56 42
adversity
present
(pl )
(pl ) name all, everybody
27 53
prayer angel
83 88
same; equal; level;
)
discourse;
clear, self-
( 23 27
covenant, treaty
119 25
fair
speech
expressive
(fg ) (pl )
light one good party, group
43 61 30 33
Total words (of this page): Percent so far: Total words (of this page): Percent so far:
1557 1064
53.6 54.9