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Fa-Ra-Qaf

General Root Meaning

to separate/distinguish/divide/split/decide. farqun - the act of distinction or separating. fariq - who separates, discriminates. firqun - separate part, heap. firqatun - band of human beings. fariqun - part/portion, some party or band of human beings. furqan - criterion of right or wrong, draft, evidence or demonstration, a name of The Quran, aid, victory, argument, proof, dawn, distinction.
faraqa (vb. 2) to make a division or distinction, make a schism. tafriq - division, dissension.
faraqa (vb. 3) To quit, depart.
mutafarriqun - diverse, different. fariqa - to fear, be frightened, plunge in the wave, seek refuge in fear, succour. yafraqu - to be timid and afraid, appear in one's true colour, be cowardly, be ridden by fear.

l-firāqu
(Word Translations: 1)
- (is) the parting
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 75:28 And he is certain that it (is) the parting.

l-fur'qāna
(Word Translations: 1)
- the Criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 3)
  - 3:4 (this), before (as) guidance for the mankind. And (He) revealed the Criterion. Verily, those who disbelieve[d] in (the) Verses Allah, for them (is) a punishment severe. And Allah (is) All-Mighty, All-Able (of) retribution.
  - 21:48 And verily, We gave Musa and Harun the Criterion and a light and a Reminder for the righteous.
  - 25:1 Blessed is He Who sent down the Criterion upon His slave that he may be to the worlds a warner -

l-fur'qāni
(Word Translations: 1)
- (of) the criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 8:41 And know that what you obtain (as) spoils of war of anything, then that, for Allah (is) one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for the near relatives, and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, if you believe in Allah, and (in) what We sent down to Our slave (on the) day (of) the criterion, (the) day (when) met the two forces. And Allah (is) on every thing All-Powerful.

l-farīqayni
(Word Translations: 2)
- (of) the two groups
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 19:73 And when are recited to them Our Verses clear, say those who disbelieved to those who believed, "Which (of) the two groups (is) better (in) position. and best (in) assembly?"
- (of) the two parties
  - (Concordance entries: 2)
  - 6:81 And how could I fear what you associate (with Allah) while not you fear that you have associated with Allah what Not he did send down for it to you any authority. So which (of) the two parties has more right to security if you know?"
  - 11:24 (The) example (of) the two parties (is) like the blind and the deaf, and the seer and the hearer. Are they equal (in) comparison? Then, will not you take heed?

tatafarraqū
(Word Translations: 1)
- be divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 42:13 He has ordained for you of the religion what He enjoined upon Nuh, and that which We have revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon Ibrahim and Musa and Isa. To establish the religion and not be divided therein. Is difficult on the polytheists what you call them to it. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides to Himself whoever turns.

tafarraqa
(Word Translations: 1)
- became divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 98:4 And not became divided those who were given the Book, until from after what came (to) them (of) the clear evidence.

tafarraqū
(Word Translations: 3)
- be divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 3:103 And hold firmly to (the) rope (of) Allah all together and (do) not be divided. And remember (the) Favor (of) Allah on you when you were enemies then He made friendship between your hearts then you became by His Favor brothers. And you were on (the) brink (of) pit of the Fire then He saved you from it. Thus makes clear Allah for you His Verses so that you may (be) guided.
- became divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 3:105 And (do) not be like those who became divided and differed from after what came to them - the clear proofs. And those for them (is) a punishment great.
- they became divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 42:14 And not they became divided until from after [what] came to them the knowledge (out of) rivalry, among them. And if not (for) a word (that) preceded from your Lord for a term specified, surely, it (would have) been s between them. And indeed, those who were made to inherit the Book from after them (are) surely in doubt concerning it - disquieting.

fāriqūhunna
(Word Translations: 1)
- part with them
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 65:2 Then when they have reached their term, then retain them with kindness or part with them with kindness. And take witness two men just among you and establish the testimony for Allah. That is instructed, with it, whoever [is] believes in Allah and the Day the Last. And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out,

fa-uf'ruq
(Word Translations: 1)
- so (make a) separation
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 5:25 He said "O my Lord! Indeed, I (do) not (have) power except (over) myself and my brother, so (make a) separation between us and between the people the defiantly disobedient."

fal-fāriqāti
(Word Translations: 1)
- And those who separate
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 77:4 And those who separate (by the) Criterion,

fatafarraqa
(Word Translations: 1)
- then they will separate
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 6:153 And that, this (is) my path straight, so follow it. And (do) not follow the (other) paths, then they will separate you from His path. That (He) has enjoined on you [with it] so that you may become righteous.

firāqu
(Word Translations: 1)
- (is) parting
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 18:78 He said, "This (is) parting between me and between you. I will inform you of (the) interpretation (of) what not you were able on it (to have) patience.

farraqta
(Word Translations: 1)
- You caused division
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 20:94 He said, "O son of my mother! (Do) not seize (me) by my beard and not by my head. Indeed, I [I] feared that you would say, "You caused division between (the) Children (of) Israel, and not you respect my word."

farraqū
(Word Translations: 1)
- divide
  - (Concordance entries: 2)
  - 6:159 Indeed, those who divide their religion and become sects, you are not with them in anything. Only their affair (is) with Allah, then He will inform them of what they used to do.
  - 30:32 Of those who divide their religion and become sects, each party in what they have rejoicing.

fir'qin
(Word Translations: 1)
- part
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 26:63 Then We inspired to Musa, [that] "Strike with your staff the sea." So it parted and became each part like the mountain [the] great.

farqan
(Word Translations: 1)
- (by the) Criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 77:4 And those who separate (by the) Criterion,

fur'qānan
(Word Translations: 1)
- a criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 8:29 O you who believe! If you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion and will remove from you your evil deeds and forgive you. And Allah Possessor the Bounty, the Great.

fir'qatin
(Word Translations: 1)
- group
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 9:122 And not is (for) the believers that they go forth all together. So if not go forth from every group among them a party that they may obtain understan in the religion, and that they may warn their people when they return to them, so that they may beware.

faraqnā
(Word Translations: 1)
- We parted
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:50 And when We parted for you the sea, then We saved you, and We drowned (the) people (of) Firaun while you (were) looking.

faraqnāhu
(Word Translations: 1)
- We have divided
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 17:106 And the Quran We have divided, that you might recite it to the people at intervals. And We have revealed it (in) stages.

farīqun
(Word Translations: 2)
- a group
  - (Concordance entries: 3)
  - 4:77 Have not you seen [towards] those who (when) it was said to them, "Restrain your hands and establish the prayer and give the zakah?" Then when was ordained on them the fighting, then a group of them [they] fear the people as (they) fear Allah or more intense fear, and they said, "Our Lord why have You ordained upon us [the] fighting? Why not You postpone (it for) us to a term, near." Say, "Enjoyment (of) the world (is) little and the Hereafter (is) better for whoever fears (Allah) and not you will be wronged (even as much as) a hair on a
  - 16:54 Then when He removes the adversity from you, behold! A group of you with their Lord associate others,
  - 33:13 And when said a party of them, "O People (of) Yathrib! No stand for you, so return." And asked permission a group of them (from) the Prophet, saying, "Indeed, our houses (are) exposed," and not they (were) exposed. Not they wished but to flee.
- A party
  - (Concordance entries: 9)
  - 2:75 Do you hope that they will believe [for] you while indeed (there) has been a party of them, (who used to) hear (the) words (of) Allah, then they distort it from after [what] they understood it, while they know?
  - 2:100 And is (it not that) whenever they took a covenant, threw it away a party of them? Nay, most of them (do) not believe.
  - 2:101 And when came to them a Messenger (of) from Allah confirming what (was) with them, threw away a party of those who were given the Book (the) Book (of) Allah behind their backs as if they (do) not know.
  - 3:23 Have not you seen [to] those who were given a portion of the Scripture? They are invited to (the) Book (of) Allah that (it should) arbitrate between them, then turns away a party of them and they (are) those who are averse.
  - 23:109 Indeed, (there) was a party of My slaves (who) said, "Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, and You (are) best (of) those who show mercy."
  - 24:47 And they say, "We believe in Allah and in the Messenger and we obey." Then turns away a party of them from after that. And not those (are) believers.
  - 24:48 And when they are called to Allah and His Messenger, to judge between them, behold, a party of them (is) averse.
  - 30:33 And when touches people hardship, they call their Lord turning to Him. Then when He causes them to taste from Him Mercy behold! A party of them with their Lord associate partners
  - 42:7 And thus We have revealed to you a Quran (in) Arabic, that you may warn (the) mother (of) the towns, and whoever (is) around it, and warn (of the) Day (of) Assembly, (there is) no doubt in it. A party (will be) in Paradise and a party in the Blazing Fire.

farīqin
(Word Translations: 1)
- (of) a party
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 9:117 Verily, turned (in mercy) Allah to the Prophet, and the emigrants, and the helpers [those] who followed him, in (the) hour (of) difficulty from after [what] had nearly deviated (the) hearts (of) a party of them, then He turned (in mercy) to them. Indeed, He to them (is) Most Kind, Most Merciful.

farīqan
(Word Translations: 3)
- a group
  - (Concordance entries: 7)
  - 2:146 (To) those whom We gave [them] the Book, they recognize it like they recognize their sons. And indeed, a group of them surely they conceal the Truth while they know.
  - 3:100 O you who believe[d]! If you obey a group from those who were given the Book they will turn you back after your belief (as) disbelievers.
  - 5:70 Certainly We took a Covenant (from the) Children (of) Israel and We sent to them Messengers. Whenever came to them any Messenger with what not desired their souls, a group they denied and a group they kill.
  - 7:30 A group He guided and a group deserved - [on] they the astraying. Indeed, they take the devils (as) allies from besides Allah while they think that they (are the) guided-ones.
  - 33:26 And He brought down those who backed them among (the) People (of) the Scripture from their fortresses and cast into their hearts [the] terror, a group you killed and you took captive a group.
  - 33:26 And He brought down those who backed them among (the) People (of) the Scripture from their fortresses and cast into their hearts [the] terror, a group you killed and you took captive a group.
  - 34:20 And certainly, found true about them Iblis his assumption, so they followed him except a group of the believers.
- a party
  - (Concordance entries: 2)
  - 2:85 Then you (are) those (who) kill yourselves and evict a party of you from their homes, you support one another against them in sin and [the] transgression. And if they come to you (as) captives, you ransom them, while it (was) forbidden to you their eviction. So do you believe in part (of) the Book and disbelieve in part? Then what (should be the) recompense (for the one) who does that among you, except disgrace in the life (of) the world; and (on the) Day of [the] Resurrection they will be sent back to (the) most severe punishment? And not (is) Allah unaware of what you do.
  - 8:5 As brought you out your Lord from your home in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers certainly disliked.
- a portion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:188 And (do) not eat your properties among yourselves wrongfully and present [with] it to the authorities so that you may eat a portion from (the) wealth (of) the people sinfully while you know.

farīqāni
(Word Translations: 1)
- (became) two parties
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 27:45 And certainly, We sent to Thamud their brother Salih that, "Worship Allah." Then behold! They (became) two parties quarreling.

fafarīqan
(Word Translations: 1)
- So a party
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:87 And indeed We gave Musa the Book and We followed up from after him with [the] Messengers. And We gave Isa, (the) son (of) Maryam, [the] clear signs and We supported him (with) Spirit Holy Is it (not) so (that) whenever came to you a Messenger with what (does) not desire yourselves, you acted arrogantly? So a party you denied, and a party you kill(ed).

lafarīqan
(Word Translations: 1)
- surely (is) a group
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 3:78 And indeed, among them surely (is) a group - they distort their tongues in (reciting) the Book so that you may think it (is) from the Book and not it (is) from the Book. And they say, "It (is) from Allah." But not it (is) from Allah." And they say about Allah the lie while they know.

mutafarriqatin
(Word Translations: 1)
- different
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 12:67 And he said, "O my sons! (Do) not enter from gate one, but enter from gates different. And not I can avail you against Allah any thing. Not (is) the decision except with Allah, upon Him I put my trust and upon Him, let put (their) trust the ones who put trust."

mutafarriqūna
(Word Translations: 1)
- separate
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 12:39 O my two companions (of) the prison! Are lords separate better or Allah, the One the Irresistible?

nufarriqu
(Word Translations: 1)
- we make distinction
  - (Concordance entries: 3)
  - 2:136 Say, "We have believed in Allah and what (is) revealed to us and what was revealed to Ibrahim and Ismail and Ishaq and Yaqub and the descendants, and what was given (to) Musa and Isa and what was given (to) the Prophets from their Lord. Not we make distinction between any of them. And we to Him (are) submissive."
  - 2:285 Believed the Messenger in what was revealed to him from his Lord and the believers. All believed in Allah, and His Angels, and His Books, and His Messengers. "Not we make distinction between any of His Messengers. And they said, "We heard and we obeyed. (Grant) us Your forgiveness our Lord, and to You (is) the return."
  - 3:84 Say, "We believed in Allah and what (is) revealed on us and what was revealed on Ibrahim, and Ismail, and Ishaq, and Yaqub, and the descendents and what was given (to) Musa, and Isa, and the Prophets from their Lord. Not we make distinction between any of them and we to Him (are) submissive.

wal-fur'qāna
(Word Translations: 1)
- and the Criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:53 And when We gave Musa the Book and the Criterion, perhaps you (would be) guided.

wal-fur'qāni
(Word Translations: 1)
- and the Criterion
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:185 Month (of) Ramadhaan (is) that was revealed therein the Quran, a Guidance for mankind and clear proofs of [the] Guidance and the Criterion. So whoever witnesses among you the month, then he should fast in it, and whoever is sick or on a journey then prescribed number (should from days other. Intends Allah for you [the] ease and not intends for you [the] hardship, so that you complete the prescribed period and that you magnify Allah for [what] He guided you so that you may (be) grateful.

watafrīqan
(Word Translations: 1)
- and (for) division
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 9:107 And those who take a masjid (for causing) harm and (for) disbelief, and (for) division among the believers, and (as) a station for whoever warred (against) Allah and His Messenger from before. And surely they will swear, "Not we wish except the good." But Allah bears witness indeed, they (are) surely liars.

wafarīqun
(Word Translations: 1)
- and a party
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 42:7 And thus We have revealed to you a Quran (in) Arabic, that you may warn (the) mother (of) the towns, and whoever (is) around it, and warn (of the) Day (of) Assembly, (there is) no doubt in it. A party (will be) in Paradise and a party in the Blazing Fire.

wafarīqan
(Word Translations: 2)
- and a group
  - (Concordance entries: 2)
  - 5:70 Certainly We took a Covenant (from the) Children (of) Israel and We sent to them Messengers. Whenever came to them any Messenger with what not desired their souls, a group they denied and a group they kill.
  - 7:30 A group He guided and a group deserved - [on] they the astraying. Indeed, they take the devils (as) allies from besides Allah while they think that they (are the) guided-ones.
- and a party
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:87 And indeed We gave Musa the Book and We followed up from after him with [the] Messengers. And We gave Isa, (the) son (of) Maryam, [the] clear signs and We supported him (with) Spirit Holy Is it (not) so (that) whenever came to you a Messenger with what (does) not desire yourselves, you acted arrogantly? So a party you denied, and a party you kill(ed).

yatafarraqā
(Word Translations: 1)
- they separate
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 4:130 And if they separate, will enrich Allah each (of them) from His abundance, and is Allah All-Encompassing, All-Wise.

yatafarraqūna
(Word Translations: 1)
- they will become separated
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 30:14 And (the) Day will (be) established the Hour, that Day they will become separated.

yufarriqū
(Word Translations: 1)
- they differentiate
  - (Concordance entries: 2)
  - 4:150 Indeed, those who disbelieve in Allah and His Messengers and they wish that they differentiate between Allah and His Messengers and they say, "We believe in some and we disbelieve in others." And they wish that they take between that a way.
  - 4:152 And those who believe in Allah and His Messengers and not they differentiate between (any) one of them, those - soon He will give them their reward. And is Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

yufarriqūna
(Word Translations: 1)
- [they] causes separation
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 2:102 And they followed what recite(d) the devils over (the) kingdom (of) Sulaiman. And not disbelieved Sulaiman [and] but the devils disbelieved, they teach the people [the] magic and what was sent down to the two angels in Babylon, Harut and Marut. And not they both teach any one unless they [both] say, "Only we (are) a trial, so (do) not disbelieve." But they learn from those what [they] causes separation with it between the man and his spouse. And not they (could) at all [be those who] harm with it any one except by permission (of) Allah. And they learn what harms them and not profits them. And indeed they knew that whoever buys it, not for him in the Hereafter any share. And surely evil (is) what they sold with it themselves, if they were (to) know.

yuf'raqu
(Word Translations: 1)
- is made distinct
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 44:4 Therein is made distinct every affair, wise,

yafraqūna
(Word Translations: 1)
- (who) are afraid
  - (Concordance entries: 1)
  - 9:56 And they swear by Allah indeed, they surely (are) of you, while not they (are) of you, but they (are) a people (who) are afraid.

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