Quranic Concordance

A comprehensive root-based index of every word in the Quran. Search any Arabic root to see every place it appears, grouped by grammatical form, with translations, morphological analysis, and a thematic journey across the revelation.

1,651 Arabic Roots
50,268 Total Occurrences
28 Arabic Letters
6,236 Quranic Verses

What is a Quranic Concordance?

A concordance is a comprehensive index that lists every instance of a word (or word root) in a text, along with its context. For the Quran, a root-based concordance is particularly powerful because Arabic is a root-based language — most words derive from three-letter roots that carry a core meaning.

For example, the root ع-ب-د (ʿ-b-d) carries the core meaning of "to worship, to serve." From this single root come words like عَبْد (servant), عِبَادَة (worship), مَعْبَد (place of worship), and عَابِد (worshipper). A concordance lets you trace how this root appears across all 6,236 verses of the Quran — revealing how a concept develops from the earliest Meccan revelations through the Medinan period.

A Quranic concordance is organized by trilateral Arabic roots — reflecting the unique morphological richness of the Arabic language. A single root can produce dozens of distinct word forms through patterns of voweling, prefixes, and suffixes, each carrying a nuanced shade of the root's core meaning.

How to Use

  1. Search for any Arabic root above, or browse by letter below
  2. View every Quranic occurrence grouped by grammatical form (noun, verb, etc.)
  3. Explore the Thematic Journey to see how a concept unfolds across the revelation
  4. Use the citation tools to reference specific roots in your research

Key Features

  • Root-based indexing (trilateral roots)
  • Part-of-Speech grouping
  • Thematic Journey (chronological by revelation)
  • Morphological analysis
  • Multiple English translations
  • Scholar citations (Chicago, MLA, APA)

Browse by Arabic Letter

Select a letter to explore all Quranic roots beginning with it. Each letter links to the full root index with definitions and occurrence data.

ا Alif 70 roots ب Bāʾ 84 roots ت Tāʾ 20 roots ث Thāʾ 21 roots ج Jīm 69 roots ح Ḥāʾ 98 roots خ Khāʾ 71 roots د Dāl 46 roots ذ Dhāl 22 roots ر Rāʾ 88 roots ز Zāy 40 roots س Sīn 106 roots ش Shīn 63 roots ص Ṣād 63 roots ض Ḍād 25 roots ط Ṭāʾ 36 roots ظ Ẓāʾ 7 roots ع ʿAyn 102 roots غ Ghayn 50 roots ف Fāʾ 72 roots ق Qāf 81 roots ك Kāf 61 roots ل Lām 55 roots م Mīm 67 roots ن Nūn 105 roots ه Hāʾ 41 roots و Wāw 77 roots ي Yāʾ 11 roots

Most Frequent Roots in the Quran

The twenty most commonly occurring roots, ranked by total appearances across all verses.

#1 أله ʾa-l-h 2,851 × Allah (اللّٰهُ) is the proper name for the one true God, encompassing all attri… #2 قول q-w-l 1,722 × The root ق و ل (qawala) primarily means "to say." It can also mean to assert be… #3 كون k-w-n 1,390 × The root "kwn" primarily means "he/it was." It's an "incomplete" verb, meaning … #4 ربب r-b-b 980 × The root ر ب ب (rbb) primarily means to be master, owner, or lord. It also conv… #5 أمن ʾa-m-n 879 × The root أمن (Amn) primarily conveys security, safety, and freedom from fear. I… #6 علم ʿ-l-m 854 × The root "Elm" (علم) primarily means "to know" or "to be acquainted with." It s… #7 قوم q-w-m 660 × The root قوم (qwm) primarily means to stand, rise, or be erect. It extends to u… #8 أيي ʾa-y-y 597 × The primary meaning of اِسْم (ism) is a name, or that by which a thing is known… #9 أتي ʾa-t-y 549 × The root أتي primarily signifies coming, arriving, or bringing something. It ca… #10 كفر k-f-r 525 × The root كفر (kfr) primarily means to cover or conceal something. From this, it… #11 بين b-y-n 523 × The root "byn" has two opposite meanings: separation and union. It can refer to… #12 شيأ sh-y-ʾa 519 × The root شَيَأ primarily means a "thing" or "something." It refers to an entity… #13 رسل r-s-l 513 × A *rasūl* is primarily a messenger, one sent with a message, often an apostle o… #14 يوم y-w-m 475 × The root "ywm" primarily refers to a period of time, often a day from sunrise t… #15 أرض ʾa-r-ḍ 461 × The root "أرض" (ArD) primarily refers to the earth, ground, or land. It can den… #16 سمو s-m-w 381 × The root "smw" relates to "ism" (name). An ism is a sign or word that conveys k… #17 كلل k-l-l 377 × The root K-L-L primarily signifies weariness, dullness, or becoming blunt, like… #18 عذب ʿ-dh-b 373 × The root عذب (Edhb) primarily refers to motes or particles floating on water, o… #19 عمل ʿ-m-l 360 × The root عَمَل (Eml) refers to an intentional action or deed, often implying ef… #20 جعل j-ʿ-l 346 × The root "جعل" (jaʿala) is a versatile verb meaning to make, create, or appoint.

Start Exploring

Search any root above, browse by letter, or explore these popular starting points:

عبد worship / serve علم knowledge أمن faith / security رحم mercy صلو prayer كفر disbelief
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