In the name of Allah

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

Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem

(Also see the new course by the same: Understand Quran the
Easy Way on: www.understandquran.com)

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In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful

PREFACE

All praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings of Allah be upon
his Prophet, Muhammad.
Allah says very explicitly in His Book, "
(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of
blessings that they may ponder over its verses, and that men of
understanding may remember [38:29]." If we don't understand the
Book, how can we ponder on its verses!
Ahadith also emphasize the learning of the Quran. The Prophet of
Allah, Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, "The best among you are
those who have learnt the Qur'an and teach it (to others)" [Bukhari].
This booklet is prepared to provide some help in fulfilling the abovementioned objectives. Please keep the following points in mind while
studying this booklet.
1. No. of words and their meanings: The words given in this
booklet account for 82.6% (64282) of the total words (approx.
77800) of the Holy Qur'an.
2. Most common meanings: For each word, only the most common
meanings are given. Some words may have other meanings too,
depending upon their context. However, the number of such words
is very small.

9.

Vowel sign on the last letter: If the last letter of a word given in
this booklet does not have a vowel sign (     ), it indicates that
any vowel sign can come on it depending upon the context in
which that word is used. if   occurs before the word, then

Tanween (   ) is not used.

10. Arrangement of words: In almost every case, the words are
arranged alphabetically to make the search easy.
11. Brief conjugation of verbs: For each verb, the past tense, the
imperfect tense, the imperative, the active participle and the
verbal noun are provided. It is assumed that based on this
information, you can reproduce the whole verb table. However,
for an average student, guidance from the teacher is necessary.
Sample tables are provided at the end of this booklet.
12. Active and passive: For almost every verb type, samples of the

 forms (active voice) are provided in the first line those of
the  forms (passive voice) in the last.
13. Detailed conjugation of verbs: A star (*) is placed next to
selected verbs. All the verbal forms of such verbs are provided in
detail in a separate booklet, "A Few Selected Verbs Used in the
Holy Qur'an."
14. Silat-ul-fal: Just like in any language, some verbs and nouns of
action are always followed by a preposition. For example,
believe in: 

   . However, in some cases, a change in

3. More than one meanings:

When more than one distinctly
different meanings of a word are given in this booklet, a semicolon
is placed between the two meanings. For similar meanings, a
comma is placed between the meanings. For example: (eye;
spring
 ) and (above, up  ).
4. Most commonly occuring words: The words listed in the first six
pages occur very frequently. Some of them occur in combination
with each other. They constitute a whopping 41.5% (32263) of the
total words.
5. Word count on each page: At the bottom left of the page, total is
provided for the number of times the words of that page have
occurred in the Qur'an. The bottom right shows the percent of the
total Qur'anic words that have been covered till that page.
6. Nouns and verbs: The number next to the noun (pages 7-14) or
the verb (pages 15-33) shows the number of times that noun or the
verb (in its various forms) has occurred in the Holy Qur'an.
7. Arrangement of word lists: Words given on pages 1 through 14
are arranged according to the topic. There are a few words given
in this booklet which have occurred very frequently in the Quran
but could not be placed under any of the topics. Such words are
placed at the end of any of the word lists where space was
available.
8. Arrangement of verbs: Verbs given on pages 15 through 33 are
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;
get at; get by, get off, get on, etc. A list of some important verbs
along with changing prepositions is provided on page no. 34.
15.Dual and Feminine forms: The word forms related to dual
number and feminine gender are used sparingly in the Holy Qur'an.
Therefore, these forms may be given less emphasis in the
beginning stages.
16.References: Many books have been referred to in preparation of
this booklet. Most important one among these is the book ( 
 !"# $% &'% ()%*+ ,-) prepared originally at the
Arabic Language institute of King Saud University by Dr.
Muhammad Hussain Abulfatooh and published by Maktaba
Lebanon, Lebanon (1990). Among the references used for the
English meanings of the words, Vocabulary of the Holy Quran, by
Dr. Abdullah Abbas Nadwi is extensively used.
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
in this booklet. If you find any error, please notify us so that it can be rectified in future
editions. May Allah reward you for the help.

Abbreviations
mg
sg
sb
VEL

masc. gender fg fem. gender

singular
dl dual
somebody
st something
triliteral Verbs with Extra Letters

br.pl broken plural

pl
plural
ss
somebody or something

This, that...!
this
that
this
that
these
those
he who
she who
those who
these
those
those who

mg

No, No!!!



 
fg  
fg  
mg/fg 
mg/fg  
mg ! 
fg & '
mg * 
( for br.pl )  
( for br.pl ) 
 

( for br.pl ) & '
mg

(There is) no god



Whose?



 


never, certainly not
 
not
( for future ) 
 
not
( for past ) 
not

(fg ) $% 
not
()
yes, indeed
+%,
not, other than
-.
besides, less than
except, unless, if not


 /0
yes
except Allah

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

his

your
Yours truly,
my
us
her
their
Yours truly,
their
their
your

... He
 ... Them
mg 
mg 3 ... you
 ... you all
mg 
(me ) !
 ... I
mg/fg 0... We
fg ... She
fg 7... They
fg 3... you
( for br.pl ) ... they
dl 8... those two
dl 8... you two
mg

their

Who?

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

Where?
above, up
under
in front of
back, after
in front of
behind
right; oath
left
between
around
wherever
wherever

  
&  -
/0 -
$2

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

Questions!?


  

 
 
  

  
  

  
  

( pl

 ) $# 
( pl  ) &$'#

2
 
mg 
mg 40 5
mg '0 5
05
mg/fg
mg/fg 6
 0
fg & 
fg 7
fg 40 5
( for br.pl ) & 
dl 8
dl 8'05
mg

Miscellaneous


 

 

  
 
%
()*

what?, that which

who?, the one who
when?, the time when
where?
how?
how many?
which?
wherefrom?, why?

+, 
.
.$1#  1#
1  1

Is? Am? Are? Do? Have?

what?
why?
if not, why not

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

  
endowed with; owner
 
fg
 after
people of; owners of  

 time, period, at the time of 
people of; relatives
 when
for past

family, relatives, people
 when
for future 
lo!; do not, will not
 then
 
what an excellent
   then, thus, therefore
!

what an evil
"
 # nay, -- rather, but, however 
evil is that which
$%
 # near, with
&' 
(
)*
sth similar
+, nothing but
- &
similitude
( pl
 ) +, nothing but
- ,
than the one who;
( +) 0$ , that..not; so as not to (+ ) -
from those who
endowed
with; owner

mg

 


When?,
before

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

Prepositions +















with what; because

about what
in what
as, just as
for what / that which
out of what
as to, as for
if; either / or
that
verily; is but
as if
whenever

Prepositions
with, in, from,
about
in
as, like
for
from
towards
by (of oath)
until
on
with
and; by (of oath)

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

Prefix for verb,






 







!

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

Inna

has (with
 );

surely (with )  

(
+) %
&
will (for near future) (
+) (
will (for future)
(
+) )*
+
'+
+
will surely
(
+) %
.
indeed

indeed, surely
let sb do (imperative)
(
) 1 
the
1 2
4
2
or?
!
2
or
6
0
some of
7/
everyone; all

Lord; Sustainer
Compassionate
peace
one who listens
grateful
mighty
most forgiving
All-powerful
warner
strong helper

one who takes care of

a thing for another
Total words (of this page):

45

970

57

42

47

24

99

91

45

44

24

24

1977

as if
but, however
perhaps, may be
that
if
alone
possibly
when
if
O!

' 
'
',
() -
/0
'1 
'1 
3
5

*

8933 3

Percent (first 6 pages) : 41.5

8
Noun of Superiority
 

Some attributes (of Allah and others)



 



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()(*
"#-.
)&0
)23
 3
45

that

Words (from first 6 pages): 32263

knowing,
ever aware

verily, truly

(fg )
 
last
(fg 
) 
 ) ]
[ other (fg

trustworthy

one who sees clearly
 !
far
&'!
most forgiving
+
",
protector
/-
wise
1$
forbearing
1
praiseworthy
&
warm (friend);
1
boiling water
first

Percent so far:

82

most severe

40

higher, superior

65

better-knowing,
more informed

14

nearer

53

bigger

25

more; most

11

better

26

97

more entitled; more

worthy
nearer; more likely;
lower; less

15

more unjust

17

better guided

20

nearer, closer; woe

44

& % 
6*
1* 
80
85 :
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<
=  
63> 
18@ 
A&B
6D

Total words (of this page):

Some attributes

31

11

49

19

23

80

36

10

12

16

11

1078

&)&%
7  *
high, exalted
1*
knower
9)0
near
(fg  ) 5
big
plenty; much (fg  ) ;5

)
quick; swift; fast
1
merciful
1?*
supreme
(fg ) 40
little
noble; honorable;
C5
generous
EFD
subtle
severe; strong

Percent so far:

52

11

162

26

44

74

10

182

107

71

27

45.4

10

Prophets and
Messenger

Allahs Signs

(pl )


332

sign

  

75

evidence

Prophet

(pl  )



Qur'an; reading,

recitation
 
cattle

     

Prophets




  



  
  (
) !"

(pl 
)


137

56

mountain

86

sea; large river

%" &  

30

sun



 


 


195

moon

 ) 



88

night

74

day

24

earth

26

sky

#$
Satan (pl
Pharaoh

People of Hud (pbuh)

People of Salih (pbuh)

"# $
'#
'"+,

Total words (of this page):

(pl

2729

(pl )




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%& 
*%

 !) -.
Percent so far:

Last day,
382

71

70

32

39

38

33

33

80

57

461

310

48.9

(
)



end


torment
chastisement (as a


result of sin)


Resurrection
meeting


!"#$%
fixed
'*
fire
(pl 
 ) ,*
river
./
woe unto
(pl  ) 0.
day
2
3 .
that day
companion,
fellow

Total words (of this page):

32

322

20

70

24

21

145

54

40

393

70

(pl
)


piety; fear; protection

 
matter; affair

truth, true; right

falsehood
wisdom
praise

religion; law;
judgement
poor-due, charity
witness,
present
prayer
clear, selfexpressive
light

 
[


"#
'*

(pl 
 ) %
-.

012
5
26

Total words (of this page):

one

17

god; deity

247

26

20

43

92

32

56

83

119

43

1557

28

105

52

115

72

13

26

42

147

77

39

47

51.6

12

Faith,
13

Percent so far:

2048

11

Deen,


(pl ) 
reward

term



the Hereafter


painful
reward



&
hellfire

+
reward
(pl  ) "-
garden
"-,
the Hell
$
1
reckoning
hour (day of
 4
resurrection)
forever; ever

94

(fg 
 ) 
(pl ) 

(pl 
  )

witness

throne

!
!
unseen, hidden
unseen
$%&
book
( pl ) +,'
partner,
associate

- '
angel
(pl   ) /-
covenant, treaty
34%
(fg 
  ) 78
one
word

Percent so far:

Deeds,
85

34

40

26

26

29

49

261

42

88

actions, deeds,
pl
works
good
(pl

  )
(deed)

9!

<=
 
evil, bad
(pl   ) A%B@
good, better

%E
evil, bad, worse

 
FG
sin
sin
(pl
 ) $6I
sin
L<K2
unlawful
M7

name
(pl  ) F@7

25

discourse;
speech

()Q#


61

good

(pl  ) 1%B

53.6

Total words (of this page):

Blessings,
41

31

68

186

29

35

37

25

26

27

favors

pl

>?-@2
grace
CD
water
:
dominion, reign
/-2
H6
favor
all

   J>
2H K
permission
>I
punishment; power;
NO
adversity
all, everybody
P%K
authority; warrant

23

same; equal; level;

fair

30

party, group

1064

:;

:7
@
#
D

Percent so far:

34

37

84

63

48

37

26

39

25

53

27

33

54.9

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13

Relatives,

World,

Self (body parts )

People,

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mother
( pl   )
 35 face
( pl
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64 community
64
house
pl 
pl 

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father (pl  )

   117 eye; spring ( pl   )  47

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wife;
38
pl  
( pl   )  76 sights
husband
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48 people
383
abode
pl  
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21
man
pl  
( pl   )  57 mouths
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tongue;
83
25
woman
pl  )  !
pl 
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0 0 0 0%0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0%0 0&0 0 0)0 0 0 0 0 0 0'
0 0 0 0 0 0 0*0 0+ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
child

56

pl

heart

132

pl

20 breast
father
dl '(
pl
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0440 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0"0 0 0 0 0 0 0)0 0 0 0 0&
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0 0 0 0 0 (0 0 0 0)
0 0 0&
0 0 0 0,
descendants;
32 hand
118
pl +('  )
0 0children
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0./
0 0 00 010 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 &
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41 foot
15
son
pl ,   ) 
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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22 soul
sons
(pl.

  
( pl -.  ) 456 293
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brother
(
   
 ) 7 67 soul; spirit
8 21
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brothers

pl

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Total words (of this page ):

22

1482

power, strength

/+

28

Percent so far : 56 . 8

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) 





) !

115 man
65
w orld
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176 men, people

248
w ay
pl 
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46 male
16
path
( pl
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( pl

) "#$

( pl

) %&

) ,$

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w orld

73

female

'*+

30

34 slav e
126
trial; persecution
pl 
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( ) 7

56
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57 enemy
44
tow n
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
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86 disbeliev ers
21
w ealth
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34 criminal
52
prov ision; enjoy ment
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28 chiefs, leaders
22
mosque (pl #& '
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protecting
32
86
place; abode
( )
! $* 

Total words (of this page):

friend; guardian

19 50

Percent so far:

59