80% of Qur'anic Words (Classified word lists for easy memorization)

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
PREFACE different meanings of a word are given in this booklet, a semicolon
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, " 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]." 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, "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)" [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.
9. Vowel sign on the last letter: If the last letter of a word given in preposition may change the meanings too. for example, get; get in;
this booklet does not have a vowel sign ( ), it indicates that get at; get by, get off, get on, etc. A list of some important verbs
any vowel sign can come on it depending upon the context in along with changing prepositions is provided on page no. 34.
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
10. Arrangement of words: In almost every case, the words are beginning stages.
arranged alphabetically to make the search easy. 16.References: Many books have been referred to in preparation of
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
information, you can reproduce the whole verb table. However, Arabic Language institute of King Saud University by Dr.
for an average student, guidance from the teacher is necessary. Muhammad Hussain Abulfatooh and published by Maktaba
Sample tables are provided at the end of this booklet. Lebanon, Lebanon (1990). Among the references used for the
12. Active and passive: For almost every verb type, samples of the English meanings of the words, “Vocabulary of the Holy Qur’an,” by
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, "A Few Selected Verbs Used in the
Holy Qur'an." Abbreviations
14. Silat-ul-fa’l: Just like in any language, some verbs and nouns of mg masc. gender fg fem. gender br.pl broken plural
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?
this mg (There is) no god his mg ... He mg
that mg except Allah their mg ... Them mg
this fg never, certainly not your mg ... you mg
that fg not ( for future ) Yours truly, mg ... you all mg
these mg/fg not ( for past ) my (me ) ... I mg/fg
those mg/fg not us mg/fg ... We mg/fg
he who mg not (fg ) her fg ... She fg
she who fg yes, indeed their fg ... They fg
those who mg not, other than Yours truly, fg ... you fg
these ( for br.pl ) besides, less than their ( for br.pl ) ... they ( for br.pl )
those ( for br.pl ) except, unless, if not their dl ... those two dl
those who ( for br.pl ) yes your dl ... you two 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?, …
above, up what?, that which endowed
mg before
with; owner
under who?, the one who endowed with; owner fg after
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
right; oath ( pl ) which? what an excellent then, thus, therefore
left ( pl ) 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 …
wherever why? similitude ( pl ) nothing but …
wherever if not, why not
than the one who;
from those who
( + ) that..not; so as not to (+ )
Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5 Words (from first 6 pages): 32263 Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

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

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

6. 59 Percent so far: 19 50 Total words (of this page): Percent so far : 56 . 8 1482 Total words (of this page ):
friend; guardian
86 32 place; abode 28 power, strength 22 pl brothers
protecting
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22 chiefs, leaders 28 ) mosque (pl 21 soul; spirit 67 ) ( brother
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52 criminal 34 prov ision; enjoy ment
) ( pl
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pl 15 foot 41 son
21 disbeliev ers 86 w ealth
) ( pl ) ( pl
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44 57
enemy tow n
) ( pl
descendants;
) ( pl ) ( pl
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44 breast 20 father
126 34
) ( pl slav e trial; persecution
) ( pl ) ( dl
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30 female 73 w orld
) ( pl ) ( pl ) ( pl ) ( pl
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16 pl male 46 path
) ( pl ) ( pl woman
tongue;
)
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248 men, people 176 w ay 21 mouths 57 man
) ( pl ) ( pl
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65 man 115 w orld 38 sights 76
) ( pl
wife;
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383 people 48 ) ( pl abode 47 ) ( pl eye; spring 117 ) father (pl
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64 ) ( pl community 64 ) ( pl house 72
) ( pl face 35
) ( pl mother
People, … World, … Self (body parts …) Relatives, …
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