| Order | Occurrence | Arabic | Without diacritics | Pronunciation | Meaning | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Baqarah Verse 2 (2:2:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear(26) Allah.* | |||||
| 2 | Al-Baqarah Verse 6 (2:6:10) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | As to those who reject Faith(30), it is the same to them whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.* | |||||
| 3 | Al-Baqarah Verse 11 (2:11:4) | لَا | لا | lâ | (Do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," they say: "Why, we only Want to make peace!" | |||||
| 4 | Al-Baqarah Verse 12 (2:12:6) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realise (it) not(35).* | |||||
| 5 | Al-Baqarah Verse 13 (2:13:18) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe:" They say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know(36).* | |||||
| 6 | Al-Baqarah Verse 17 (2:17:16) | لَا | لا | lâ | (so) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Their similitude is that of a man(38) who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.* | |||||
| 7 | Al-Baqarah Verse 18 (2:18:5) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Deaf, dumb, and blind, they will not return (to the path). | |||||
| 8 | Al-Baqarah Verse 26 (2:26:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | (is) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Allah disdains not to use the similitude of things, lowest(45) as well as highest. Those who believe know that it is truth from their Lord; but those who reject Faith say: "What means Allah by this similitude?" By it He causes many to stray, and many He leads into the right path; but He causes not to stray, except those who forsake (the path),-* | |||||
| 9 | Al-Baqarah Verse 30 (2:30:27) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent on earth." They said: "Wilt Thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood?- whilst we do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know not(47)."* | |||||
| 10 | Al-Baqarah Verse 32 (2:32:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | No | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They said: "Glory to Thee, of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom." | |||||
| 11 | Al-Baqarah Verse 48 (2:48:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | (will) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for her, nor shall compensation be taken from her, nor shall anyone be helped (from outside)(63).* | |||||
| 12 | Al-Baqarah Verse 68 (2:68:14) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to us what (heifer) it is!" He said; "He says: The heifer should be neither too old nor too young, but of middling age. Now do what ye are commanded!" | |||||
| 13 | Al-Baqarah Verse 71 (2:71:6) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | He said: "He says: A heifer not trained to till the soil or water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now hast thou brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice, but not with good-will. | |||||
| 14 | Al-Baqarah Verse 71 (2:71:14) | لَا | لا | lâ | no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | He said: "He says: A heifer not trained to till the soil or water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now hast thou brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice, but not with good-will. | |||||
| 15 | Al-Baqarah Verse 78 (2:78:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | (who) do not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And there are among them(84) illiterates, who know not the Book, but (see therein their own) desires, and they do nothing but conjecture.* | |||||
| 16 | Al-Baqarah Verse 80 (2:80:22) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And they say: "The Fire(85) shall not touch us but for a few numbered days:" Say: "Have ye taken a promise from Allah, for He never breaks His promise? or is it that ye say of Allah what ye do not know?"* | |||||
| 17 | Al-Baqarah Verse 83 (2:83:6) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And remember We took(87) a covenant from the Children of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but Allah. treat with kindness your parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few among you, and ye backslide (even now).* | |||||
| 18 | Al-Baqarah Verse 84 (2:84:4) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And remember We took(88) your covenant (to this effect): Shed no blood amongst you, nor turn out your own people from your homes: and this ye solemnly ratified, and to this ye can bear witness.* | |||||
| 19 | Al-Baqarah Verse 87 (2:87:21) | لَا | لا | lâ | (does) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of messengers; We gave Jesus the son of Mary(90) Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever there comes to you a messenger with what ye yourselves desire not, ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay(91)!* | |||||
| 20 | Al-Baqarah Verse 100 (2:100:9) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Is it not (the case) that every time they make a covenant, some party among them throw it aside?- Nay, Most of them are faithless. | |||||
| 21 | Al-Baqarah Verse 101 (2:101:21) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And when there came to them a messenger from Allah, confirming what was with them, a party of the people of the Book threw away the Book of Allah(102) behind their backs, as if (it had been something) they did not know!* | |||||
| 22 | Al-Baqarah Verse 104 (2:104:5) | لَا | لا | lâ | (Do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye of Faith! Say not (to the Messenger. words of ambiguous import(106), but words of respect; and hearken (to him): To those without Faith is a grievous punishment.* | |||||
| 23 | Al-Baqarah Verse 113 (2:113:19) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The Jews say: "The Christians have naught (to stand) upon; and the Christians say: "The Jews have naught (To stand) upon." Yet they (Profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word is what those say who know not(116); but Allah will judge between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.* | |||||
| 24 | Al-Baqarah Verse 118 (2:118:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah unto us? or why cometh not unto us a Sign?" So said the people before them words of similar import. Their hearts are alike. We have indeed made clear the Signs unto any people who hold firmly to Faith (in their hearts). | |||||
| 25 | Al-Baqarah Verse 123 (2:123:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Then guard yourselves against a-Day when one soul shall not avail another, nor shall compensation be accepted from her nor shall intercession profit her nor shall anyone be helped (from outside)(122).* | |||||
| 26 | Al-Baqarah Verse 124 (2:124:16) | لَا | لا | lâ | (Does) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain commands(123), which he fulfilled: He said: "I will make thee an Imam(124) to the Nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my offspring!" He answered: "But My Promise is not within the reach of evil-doers."* | |||||
| 27 | Al-Baqarah Verse 136 (2:136:24) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma´il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)(135)."* | |||||
| 28 | Al-Baqarah Verse 154 (2:154:12) | لَا | لا | lâ | you (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And say not of those who are slain in the way(158) of Allah. "They are dead." Nay, they are living, though ye perceive (it) not.* | |||||
| 29 | Al-Baqarah Verse 162 (2:162:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They will abide therein(164): Their penalty will not be lightened, nor will respite be their (lot).* | |||||
| 30 | Al-Baqarah Verse 163 (2:163:4) | لَٓا | لا | lâ | (there is) no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And your Allah is One Allah. There is no god but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful(165).* | |||||
| 31 | Al-Baqarah Verse 169 (2:169:10) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | For he commands you what is evil and shameful, and that ye should say of Allah that of which ye have no knowledge. | |||||
| 32 | Al-Baqarah Verse 170 (2:170:18) | لَا | لا | lâ | (did) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When it is said to them: "Follow what Allah hath revealed:" They say: "Nay! we shall follow the ways of our fathers." What! even though their fathers Were void of wisdom and guidance? | |||||
| 33 | Al-Baqarah Verse 171 (2:171:8) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The parable of those who reject Faith is as if one were to shout Like a goat-herd, to things that listen to nothing but calls and cries(170): Deaf, dumb, and blind(171), they are void of wisdom.* | |||||
| 34 | Al-Baqarah Verse 171 (2:171:17) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The parable of those who reject Faith is as if one were to shout Like a goat-herd, to things that listen to nothing but calls and cries(170): Deaf, dumb, and blind(171), they are void of wisdom.* | |||||
| 35 | Al-Baqarah Verse 190 (2:190:11) | لَا | لا | lâ | (does) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you(204), but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors.* | |||||
| 36 | Al-Baqarah Verse 193 (2:193:3) | لَا | لا | lâ | not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah(207). but if they cease(208), Let there be no hostility except to those who practise oppression.* | |||||
| 37 | Al-Baqarah Verse 205 (2:205:12) | لَا | لا | lâ | (does) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When he turns his back, His aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But Allah loveth not mischief. | |||||
| 38 | Al-Baqarah Verse 216 (2:216:24) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it(236). But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not.* | |||||
| 39 | Al-Baqarah Verse 225 (2:225:1) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts(252); and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.* | |||||
| 40 | Al-Baqarah Verse 232 (2:232:32) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When ye divorce women, and they fulfil the term of their (´Iddat), do not prevent them(265) from marrying persons of their choice, if they mutually agree on equitable terms. This instruction is for all amongst you, who believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is (the course Making for) most virtue and purity amongst you and Allah knows, and ye know not.* | |||||
| 41 | Al-Baqarah Verse 233 (2:233:17) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The mothers shall give suck(266) to their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing(266-A) on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be Treated unfairly on account of her child. Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the same way, If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do.* | |||||
| 42 | Al-Baqarah Verse 233 (2:233:22) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The mothers shall give suck(266) to their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing(266-A) on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be Treated unfairly on account of her child. Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the same way, If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do.* | |||||
| 43 | Al-Baqarah Verse 235 (2:235:19) | لَا | لا | lâ | (do) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | There is no blame on you if ye make an offer of betrothal or hold it in your hearts.(268) Allah knows that ye cherish them in your hearts: But do not make a secret contract with them except that you speak to them in terms honourable, nor resolve on the tie of marriage till the term prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allah Knoweth what is in your hearts, and take heed of Him; and know that Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing.* | |||||
| 44 | Al-Baqarah Verse 236 (2:236:1) | لَا | لا | lâ | (There is) no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | There is no blame on you if ye divorce women before consummation or the fixation of their dower; but bestow on them (A suitable gift), the wealthy according to his means, and the poor according to his means - A gift of a reasonable amount is due from those who wish to do the right thing. | |||||
| 45 | Al-Baqarah Verse 243 (2:243:27) | لَا | لا | lâ | (are) not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Didst thou not Turn by vision to those who abandoned their homes, though they were thousands (In number), for fear of death? Allah said to them: "Die": Then He restored them to life.(274) For Allah is full of bounty to mankind, but Most of them are ungrateful.* | |||||
| 46 | Al-Baqarah Verse 249 (2:249:37) | لَا | لا | lâ | No | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When Talut set forth with the armies, he said(284): "(Allah) will test you at the stream: if any drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only those who taste not of it go with me: A mere sip out of the hand is excused." but they all drank of it, except a few. When they crossed the river,- He and the faithful ones with him,they said: "This day(285) We cannot cope with Goliath and his forces." but those who were convinced that they must meet Allah, said: "How oft, by Allah.s will, Hath a small force vanquished a big one? Allah is with those who steadfastly persevere."* | |||||
| 47 | Al-Baqarah Verse 254 (2:254:13) | لَا | لا | lâ | no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties)(294) We have provided for you, before the Day comes when no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship nor intercession(295). Those who reject Faith they are the wrong-doers.* | |||||
| 48 | Al-Baqarah Verse 255 (2:255:2) | لَٓا | لا | lâ | (there is) no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Allah. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Selfsubsisting, Eternal(296). No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures as) before or after or behind them(297). Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His Throne doth extend(298) over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them(299) for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).* | |||||
| 49 | Al-Baqarah Verse 255 (2:255:8) | لَا | لا | lâ | Not | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Allah. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Selfsubsisting, Eternal(296). No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures as) before or after or behind them(297). Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His Throne doth extend(298) over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them(299) for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).* | |||||
| 50 | Al-Baqarah Verse 256 (2:256:1) | لَٓا | لا | lâ | (There is) no | لَا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Let there be no compulsion(300) in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks(301). And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.* | |||||