Patterns by category
Refrains and stock formulae are a known rhetorical device; the near-identical pairs, where two verses differ by a word or two, are the substantive category.
Verses and passages that recur, word for word or nearly so, computed from the Ḥafṣ text.
Refrains and stock formulae are a known rhetorical device; the near-identical pairs, where two verses differ by a word or two, are the substantive category.
That is because Allah, He is the True, and that whereon they call instead of Him, it is the false, and because Allah, He is the High, the Great.
That (is so) because Allah, He is the True, and that which they invoke beside Him is the False, and because Allah, He is the Sublime, the Great.
And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know not! -
And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men, whom We inspired. Ask the followers of the Reminder if ye know not?
Who debar (men) from the path of Allah and would have it crooked, and who are disbelievers in the Last Day.
Who debar (men) from the way of Allah and would have it crooked, and who are disbelievers in the Hereafter.
And And when he reached his prime We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus We reward the good.
And when he reached his full strength and was ripe, We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus do We reward the good.
Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.
Lo! Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a right path.
He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me?
He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me?
(Moses) said: Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if ye had but sure belief.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if ye would be sure.
It is said (unto them): Enter ye the gates of hell to dwell therein. Thus hapless is the journey's end of the scorners.
Enter ye the gates of hell, to dwell therein. Evil is the habitation of the scornful.
Who would expel you from your land. Now what do ye advise?
Who would drive you out of your land by his magic. Now what counsel ye?
They say: When we are dead and have become (mere) dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again?
When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised (again)?
See they not that Allah enlargeth the provision for whom He will, and straiteneth (it for whom He will). Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who believe.
Know they not that Allah enlargeth providence for whom He will, and straiteneth it (for whom He will). Lo! herein verily are portents for people who believe.
Nor canst thou lead the blind out of their error. Thou canst make none to hear, save those who believe Our revelations and who have surrendered.
Nor canst thou guide the blind out of their error. Thou canst make none to hear save those who believe in Our revelations so that they surrender (unto Him).
So the earthquake seized them, and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling-place.
But they denied him, and the dreadful earthquake took them, and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling place.
So the earthquake seized them and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling-place.
But they denied him, and the dreadful earthquake took them, and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling place.
We were already promised this, we and our forefathers. Lo! this is naught but fables of the men of old.
We were promised this, forsooth, we and our fathers. (All) this is naught but fables of the men of old.
He said: O my people! There is no error in me, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the Worlds.
He said: O my people! There is no foolishness in me, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the Worlds.
He answered: Yes, and surely ye shall be of those brought near (to me).
He said: Aye, and ye will then surely be of those brought near (to me).
Lo! thou canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to hear the call when they have turned to flee;
For verily thou (Muhammad) canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to hear the call when they have turned to flee.
And the evils that they earned will appear unto them, and that whereat they used to scoff will surround them.
And the evils of what they did will appear unto them, and that which they used to deride will befall them.
Ye cannot escape (from Him) in the earth or in the sky, and beside Allah there is for you no friend or helper.
Ye cannot escape in the earth, for beside Allah ye have no protecting friend nor any helper.
And (remember) when We did deliver you from Pharaoh's folk, who were afflicting you with dreadful torment, slaying your sons and sparing your women: that was a tremendous trial from your Lord.
And (remember) when We did deliver you from Pharaoh's folk who were afflicting you with dreadful torment, slaughtering your sons and sparing your women. That was a tremendous trial from your Lord.
This is on account of that which your own hands have sent before (you to the judgment). Allah is no oppressor of (His) bondmen.
(And unto him it will be said): This is for that which thy two hands have sent before, and because Allah is no oppressor of His slaves.
And Lot! (Remember) when he said unto his folk: Will ye commit abomination such as no creature ever did before you?
And Lot! (Remember) when he said unto his folk: Lo! ye commit lewdness such as no creature did before you.
This is for that which your own hands have sent before (to the Judgment), and (know) that Allah is not a tyrant to His slaves.
(And unto him it will be said): This is for that which thy two hands have sent before, and because Allah is no oppressor of His slaves.
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Wise Scripture.
And we saved those who believed and used to ward off (evil).
And We delivered those who believed and used to keep their duty to Allah.
And ye shall know to whom a punishment that will confound him cometh, and upon whom a lasting doom will fall.
Who it is unto whom cometh a doom that will abase him, and on whom there falleth everlasting doom.
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain.
These are revelations of the Scripture that maketh plain.
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain.
These are revelations of the Scripture that maketh plain.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent; yet most of them are not believers.
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent; yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers!
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers!
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent; yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! herein is indeed a portent; yet most of them are not believers.
Lo! as for those who believe and do good works, for them is a reward enduring.
Save those who believe and do good works, for theirs is a reward unfailing.
Save those who believe and do good works, for theirs is a reward unfailing.
Save those who believe and do good works, and theirs is a reward unfailing.
Knowest thou not that it is Allah unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth; and ye have not, beside Allah, any guardian or helper?
Lo! Allah! Unto Him belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He quickeneth and He giveth death. And ye have, instead of Allah, no protecting friend nor helper.
Or say they: He hath invented it? Say: Then bring a surah like unto it, and call (for help) on all ye can besides Allah, if ye are truthful.
Or they say: He hath invented it. Say: Then bring ten surahs, the like thereof, invented, and call on everyone ye can beside Allah, if ye are truthful!
That is because they opposed Allah and His messenger. Whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, (for him) lo! Allah is severe in punishment.
That is because they were opposed to Allah and His messenger; and whoso is opposed to Allah, (for him) verily Allah is stern in reprisal.
Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.
And lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So serve Him. That is the right path.
And never came there unto them a messenger but they did mock him.
And never came there unto them a prophet but they used to mock him.
And make mention (O Muhammad) in the Scripture of Abraham. Lo! he was a saint, a prophet.
And make mention in the Scripture of Idris. Lo! he was a saint, a prophet;
It is the Truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who waver.
(This is) the truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who waver.
Who doth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie against Allah or denieth His revelations? Lo! the wrongdoers will not be successful.
Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah and denieth His revelations? Lo! the guilty never are successful.
And We rescued him and his household, save his wife, who was of those who stayed behind.
Then We saved him and his household save his wife; We destined her to be of those who stayed behind.
They said (unto Pharaoh): Put him off (a while) - him and his brother - and send into the cities summoners,
They said: Put him off, (him) and his brother, and send into the cities summoners
And they say: When will this promise be fulfilled, if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
Assuredly in the Hereafter they will be the greatest losers.
Assuredly in the Hereafter they are the losers.
So that the evils of what they did smote them, and that which they used to mock surrounded them.
And the evils of what they did will appear unto them, and that which they used to deride will befall them.
We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in play.
And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in play.
And they say: When will this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
When their brother Noah said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Hud said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Noah said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Salih said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Noah said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Lot said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Hud said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Salih said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Hud said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Lot said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Salih said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
When their brother Lot said unto them: Will ye not ward off (evil)?
And they say: When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
And they say: When is this promise (to be fulfilled) if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
And they say: When will this promise be fulfilled, if ye are truthful?
And they say: When cometh this victory (of yours) if ye are truthful?
And they say: When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful?
When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised (again)?
Can we, when we are dead and have become mere dust and bones - can we (then) verily be brought to book?
He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
He hath forbidden for you only carrion and blood and swineflesh and that which hath been immolated in the name of any other than Allah; but he who is driven thereto, neither craving nor transgressing, lo! then Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Lo! Allah forgiveth not that a partner should be ascribed unto Him. He forgiveth (all) save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribeth partners to Allah, he hath indeed invented a tremendous sin.
Lo! Allah pardoneth not that partners should be ascribed unto Him. He pardoneth all save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah hath wandered far astray.
Lo! the riches and the progeny of those who disbelieve will not avail them aught against Allah; and such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide therein.
Their wealth and their children will avail them naught against Allah. Such are rightful owners of the Fire; they will abide therein.
And they say: There is naught save our life of the world, and we shall not be raised (again).
There is naught but our life of the world; we die and we live, and we shall not be raised (again).
Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.
Say (O Muhammad): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and that which was vouchsafed unto Moses and Jesus and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.
Obey Allah and obey the messenger, and beware! But if ye turn away, then know that the duty of Our messenger is only plain conveyance (of the message).
Obey Allah and obey His messenger; but if ye turn away, then the duty of Our messenger is only to convey (the message) plainly.
Lo! We have revealed it, a Lecture in Arabic, that ye may understand.
Lo! We have appointed it a Lecture, in Arabic that haply ye may understand.
And lo! the curse shall be upon thee till the Day of Judgment.
And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.
They said: Alas for us! In truth we were outrageous.
Then, after them, We brought forth another generation;
Then after them We brought forth other generations.
When he said unto his father and his folk: What worship ye?
When he said unto his father and his folk: What is it that ye worship?
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah the Mighty, the Wise.
There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination
There hear they never vain discourse, nor lying -
(On that Day) neither the riches nor the progeny of those who disbelieve will aught avail them with Allah. They will be fuel for Fire.
Lo! the riches and the progeny of those who disbelieve will not avail them aught against Allah; and such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide therein.
And unto (the tribe of) A'ad (We sent) their brother, Hud. He said: O my people! Serve Allah. Ye have no other Allah save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil)?
And unto (the tribe of) A'ad (We sent) their brother, Hud. He said: O my people! Serve Allah! Ye have no other Allah save Him. Lo! ye do but invent.
And lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So serve Him. That is the right path.
Lo! Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a right path.
Lo! Those who believe (in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabaeans - whoever believeth in Allah and the Last Day and doeth right - surely their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
Lo! those who believe, and those who are Jews, and Sabaeans, and Christians - Whosoever believeth in Allah and the Last Day and doeth right - there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
Lo! thy Lord, He knoweth best who erreth from His way; and He knoweth best (who are) the rightly guided.
Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who walk aright.
Lo! ye come with lust unto men instead of women. Nay, but ye are wanton folk.
Must ye needs lust after men instead of women? Nay, but ye are folk who act senselessly.
And the earth have We spread out, and placed therein firm hills, and caused each seemly thing to grow therein.
And the earth have We spread out, and have flung firm hills therein, and have caused of every lovely kind to grow thereon,
And guard yourselves against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be received from it, nor will they be helped.
And guard (yourselves) against a day when no soul will in aught avail another, nor will compensation be accepted from it, nor will intercession be of use to it; nor will they be helped.
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Wise Scripture.
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain.
Thus do We make it traverse the hearts of the guilty:
Thus do We make it traverse the hearts of the guilty.
Lo! those who ward off (evil) are among gardens and watersprings.
Lo! those who kept their duty dwell in gardens and delight,
Lo! those who ward off (evil) are among gardens and watersprings.
Lo! the righteous will dwell among gardens and rivers,
Lo! those who ward off (evil) are among gardens and watersprings.
Lo! those who kept their duty are amid shade and fountains,
And when We make life pleasant unto man, he turneth away and is averse; and when ill toucheth him he is in despair.
When We show favour unto man, he withdraweth and turneth aside, but when ill toucheth him then he aboundeth in prayer.
Go thou unto Pharaoh! Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds).
Go, both of you, unto Pharaoh. Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds).
Go, both of you, unto Pharaoh. Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds).
(Saying:) Go thou unto Pharaoh - Lo! he hath rebelled -
Is it not a guidance for them (to know) how many a generation We destroyed before them, amid whose dwellings they walk? Lo! therein verily are signs for men of thought.
Is it not a guidance for them (to observe) how many generations We destroyed before them, amid whose dwelling places they do walk? Lo! therein verily are portents! Will they not then heed?
And those who are attentive at their worship.
And He it is Who hath sown you broadcast in the earth, and unto Him ye will be gathered.
Say: He it is Who multiplieth you in the earth, and unto Whom ye will be gathered.
They say: When we are dead and have become (mere) dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again?
Can we, when we are dead and have become mere dust and bones - can we (then) verily be brought to book?
They will say: Unto Allah. Say: Will ye not then remember?
They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: Will ye not then keep duty (unto Him)?
He said: Your Lord and the Lord of your fathers.
Allah, your Lord and Lord of your forefathers?
And they denied him; therefor We destroyed them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
So the retribution came on them. Lo! herein is indeed a portent, yet most of them are not believers.
And we saved those who believed and used to ward off (evil).
And We delivered those who believed and used to keep their duty to Allah.
Say: Have ye thought, if Allah made night everlasting for you till the Day of Resurrection, who is a god beside Allah who could bring you light? Will ye not then hear?
Say: Have ye thought, if Allah made day everlasting for you till the Day of Resurrection, who is a god beside Allah who could bring you night wherein ye rest? Will ye not then see?
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
And some of them draw near unto others, questioning,
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
Then some of them drew near unto others, self-reproaching.
Bring back our fathers, if ye speak the truth!
And in the night-time hymn His praise, and after the (prescribed) prostrations.
And in the night-time also hymn His praise, and at the setting of the stars.
Lo! those who keep from evil will dwell amid gardens and watersprings,
Lo! those who kept their duty dwell in gardens and delight,
Lo! those who keep from evil will dwell amid gardens and watersprings,
Lo! the righteous will dwell among gardens and rivers,
Lo! those who keep from evil will dwell amid gardens and watersprings,
Lo! those who kept their duty are amid shade and fountains,
Lo! those who kept their duty dwell in gardens and delight,
Lo! the righteous will dwell among gardens and rivers,
All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifieth Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifieth Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
And what will convey unto thee what the Day of Decision is! -
Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Day of Judgment is!