| Order | Occurrence | Arabic | Without diacritics | Pronunciation | Meaning | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Baqarah Verse 78 (2:78:6) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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.* | |||||
| 2 | Al-Baqarah Verse 80 (2:80:5) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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?"* | |||||
| 3 | Al-Baqarah Verse 114 (2:114:20) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And who is more unjust than he who forbids(117) that in places for the worship of Allah, Allah.s name should be celebrated?-whose zeal is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such should themselves enter them except in fear. For them there is nothing but disgrace in this world, and in the world to come, an exceeding torment.* | |||||
| 4 | Al-Baqarah Verse 213 (2:213:23) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Mankind was one single nation, and Allah sent Messengers with glad tidings and warnings; and with them He sent the Book in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they differed; but the People of the Book, after the clear Signs came to them, did not differ among themselves, except through selfish contumacy. Allah by His Grace Guided the believers to the Truth, concerning that wherein they differed. For Allah guided whom He will to a path that is straight. | |||||
| 5 | Al-Baqarah Verse 235 (2:235:22) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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.* | |||||
| 6 | Al-Baqarah Verse 249 (2:249:20) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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."* | |||||
| 7 | Al-Baqarah Verse 255 (2:255:25) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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).* | |||||
| 8 | Al-Baqarah Verse 255 (2:255:38) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| 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).* | |||||
| 9 | Al-Baqarah Verse 272 (2:272:16) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | It is not required of thee (O Messenger., to set them on the right path(320), but Allah sets on the right path whom He pleaseth. Whatever of good ye give benefits your own souls, and ye shall only do so seeking the "Face(321)" of Allah. Whatever good ye give, shall be rendered back to you, and ye shall not Be dealt with unjustly.* | |||||
| 10 | Ali 'Imran Verse 89 (3:89:1) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | Except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Except for those that repent (Even) after that, and make amends; for verily Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. | |||||
| 11 | Ali 'Imran Verse 93 (3:93:7) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Israel(420) Made unlawful for itself, before the Law (of Moses) was revealed. Say: "Bring ye the Law and study it, if ye be men of truth."* | |||||
| 12 | Ali 'Imran Verse 102 (3:102:11) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He should be(427) feared, and die not except in a state(428) of Islam.* | |||||
| 13 | Ali 'Imran Verse 111 (3:111:3) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; if they come out to fight you, they will show you their backs, and no help shall they get. | |||||
| 14 | An-Nisa Verse 19 (4:19:18) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will.(527) Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may Take away part of the dower(528) ye have given them,-except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great deal of good.* | |||||
| 15 | An-Nisa Verse 24 (4:24:4) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Also (prohibited are) women already married, except those whom your right hands possess:(537) Thus hath Allah ordained (Prohibitions) against you: Except for these, all others are lawful, provided ye seek (them in marriage) with gifts from your property,- desiring chastity, not lust, (538)seeing that ye derive benefit from them, give them their dowers (at least)(539) as prescribed; but if, after a dower is prescribed, agree Mutually (to vary it), there is no blame on you, and Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.* | |||||
| 16 | An-Nisa Verse 43 (4:43:16) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with a mind befogged,(562) until ye can understand all that ye say,- nor in a state of ceremonial impurity (Except when travelling on the road), until after washing your whole body. If ye are ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have been in contact with women, and ye find no water,(563) then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and hands. For Allah doth blot out sins and forgive again and again.* | |||||
| 17 | An-Nisa Verse 92 (4:92:7) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Never should a believer kill a believer; but (If it so happens) by mistake,(611) (Compensation is due): If one (so) kills a believer, it is ordained that he should free a believing slave, and pay compensation to the deceased´s family, unless they remit it freely. If the deceased belonged to a people at war with you, and he was a believer, the freeing of a believing slave (Is enough). If he belonged to a people with whom ye have treaty of Mutual alliance, compensation should be paid to his family, and a believing slave be freed. For those who find this beyond their means, (is prescribed) a fast for two months running: by way of repentance to Allah. for Allah hath all knowledge and all wisdom.* | |||||
| 18 | An-Nisa Verse 95 (4:95:6) | غَيْرُ | غير | ġayru | other than | غ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith)(614) Hath Allah promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward,-* | |||||
| 19 | An-Nisa Verse 148 (4:148:8) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Allah loveth not that evil should be noised abroad(654) in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He who heareth and knoweth all things.* | |||||
| 20 | An-Nisa Verse 171 (4:171:12) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O People of the Book! Commit no excesses(675) in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not "Trinity" : desist:(676) it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.* | |||||
| 21 | Al-Ma'idah Verse 1 (5:1:11) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! fulfil (all) obligations.(682) Lawful unto you (for food) are all four-footed animals, with the exceptions named:(683) But animals of the chase are forbidden while ye are in the sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb:(684) for Allah doth command according to His will and plan.(685)* | |||||
| 22 | Al-An'am Verse 48 (6:48:4) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | We send the messengers only to give good news(866) and to warn: so those who believe and mend (their lives),- upon them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.* | |||||
| 23 | Al-An'am Verse 59 (6:59:17) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | but | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | With Him are the keys(879) of the unseen, the treasures that none knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is on the earth and in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: there is not a grain in the darkness (or depths) of the earth, nor anything fresh or dry (green or withered), but is (inscribed) in a record(880) clear (to those who can read).* | |||||
| 24 | Al-An'am Verse 111 (6:111:16) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | unless | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Even if We did send unto them angels, and the dead did speak unto them, and We gathered together all things before(940) their very eyes, they are not the ones to believe, unless it is in Allah.s plan. But most of them ignore (the truth).* | |||||
| 25 | Al-An'am Verse 119 (6:119:16) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Why should ye not eat of (meats) on which Allah.s name hath been pronounced, when He hath explained to you in detail what is forbidden to you - except under compulsion(944) of necessity? But many do mislead (men) by their appetites unchecked by knowledge. Thy Lord knoweth best those who transgress.* | |||||
| 26 | Al-An'am Verse 152 (6:152:19) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And come not nigh to the orphan´s property, except to improve it, until he attain the age of full strength; give measure and weight with (full) justice;- no burden do We place on any soul, but that which it can bear;- whenever ye speak, speak justly, even if a near relative is concerned; and fulfil the covenant of Allah;(978) thus doth He command you, that ye may remember.* | |||||
| 27 | Al-An'am Verse 160 (6:160:12) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | He that doeth good shall have ten times as much to his credit: He that doeth evil shall only be recompensed according to his evil:(986) no wrong shall be done unto (any of) them.* | |||||
| 28 | Al-A'raf Verse 89 (7:89:21) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "We should indeed invent(1059) a lie against Allah, if we returned to your ways after Allah hath rescued us therefrom; nor could we by any manner of means return thereto unless it be as in the will and plan of Allah,(1060) Our Lord. Our Lord can reach out to the utmost recesses of things by His knowledge. In the Allah is our trust. our Lord! Decide thou(1061) between us and our people in truth, for Thou art the best to decide."* | |||||
| 29 | Al-A'raf Verse 126 (7:126:4) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "But thou dost wreak thy vengeance on us simply because we believed in the Signs of our Lord when they reached us! Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and take our souls unto thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy Will)!(1083)* | |||||
| 30 | Al-A'raf Verse 147 (7:147:10) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Those who reject Our signs and the meeting in the Hereafter,- vain are their deeds: Can they expect to be rewarded except as they have wrought? | |||||
| 31 | Al-A'raf Verse 163 (7:163:0) | يَسْبِتُونَۙ | يسبتون | yesbitûne | they had Sabbath | س ب ت |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Ask them concerning the town standing close by the sea. Behold! they transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath.(1137) For on the day of their Sabbath their fish did come to them, openly holding up their heads, but on the day they had no Sabbath, they came not: thus did We make a trial of them, for they were given to transgression.* | |||||
| 32 | Al-Anfal Verse 16 (8:16:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | If any do turn his back to them on such a day - unless it be in a stratagem of war, or to retreat to a troop (of his own)- he draws on himself the wrath of Allah, and his abode is Hell,- an evil refuge (indeed)! | |||||
| 33 | Al-Anfal Verse 60 (8:60:0) | دُونِهِمْۚ | دونهم | dûnihim | besides them | د و ن |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including(1225) steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom(1226) Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly.(1227)* | |||||
| 34 | At-Tawbah Verse 31 (9:31:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They take their priests(1286) and their anchorites to be their lords in derogation of Allah,(1287) and (they take as their Lord) Christ the son of Mary; yet they were commanded to worship but One Allah. there is no god but He. Praise and glory to Him:(1288) (Far is He) from having the partners they associate (with Him).* | |||||
| 35 | At-Tawbah Verse 54 (9:54:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The only reasons why their contributions are not accepted are: that they reject Allah and His Messenger. that they come to prayer without earnestness; and that they offer contributions unwillingly. | |||||
| 36 | At-Tawbah Verse 54 (9:54:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The only reasons why their contributions are not accepted are: that they reject Allah and His Messenger. that they come to prayer without earnestness; and that they offer contributions unwillingly. | |||||
| 37 | At-Tawbah Verse 110 (9:110:0) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The foundation of those who so build is never free from suspicion and shakiness(1360) in their hearts, until their hearts are cut to pieces. And Allah is All- Knowing, Wise.* | |||||
| 38 | Yunus Verse 3 (10:3:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Verily your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six Days,(1385) then He established Himself(1386) on the Throne(of authority), Regulating and governing all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His leave (hath been obtained). This is Allah your Lord; Him therefore serve ye: will ye not then be of warned?(1387)* | |||||
| 39 | Yunus Verse 5 (10:5:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory(1391) and the moon to be a light (of beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise did Allah create this but in truth and righteousness.(1392) (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in detail, for those who understand.(1393)* | |||||
| 40 | Yunus Verse 32 (10:32:0) | بَعْدَ | بعد | ba’de | after | ب ع د |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Such is Allah, your real Cherisher and Sustainer: apart from truth, what (remains) but error?(1426) How then are ye turned away?* | |||||
| 41 | Yunus Verse 35 (10:35:0) | اِلَّٓا | الا | illâ | unless | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Say: "Of your ´partners´ is there any that can give any guidance towards truth?" Say: "It is Allah Who gives guidance towards truth, is then He Who gives guidance to truth more worthy to be followed, or he who finds not guidance (himself) unless he is guided? what then is the matter with you? How judge ye?" | |||||
| 42 | Yunus Verse 98 (10:98:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Why was there not a single township (among those We warned), which believed,- so its faith should have profited it,- except the People(1478) of Jonah? When they believed, We removed from them the penalty of ignominy in the life of the present, and permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.(1479)* | |||||
| 43 | Yunus Verse 100 (10:100:0) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | No soul can believe, except by the will of Allah,(1481) and He will place Doubt(1482) (or obscurity) on those who will not understand.* | |||||
| 44 | Hud Verse 36 (11:36:9) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | It was revealed to Noah: "None of thy people will believe(1529) except those who have believed already! So grieve no longer over their (evil) deeds.* | |||||
| 45 | Hud Verse 40 (11:40:15) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | At length, behold! there came Our command, and the fountains of the earth(1533) gushed forth! We said: "Embark therein, of each kind two, male and female,(1534) and your family - except those against whom the word has already gone forth,-(1535) and the Believers." but only a few believed with him.* | |||||
| 46 | Hud Verse 40 (11:40:25) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | At length, behold! there came Our command, and the fountains of the earth(1533) gushed forth! We said: "Embark therein, of each kind two, male and female,(1534) and your family - except those against whom the word has already gone forth,-(1535) and the Believers." but only a few believed with him.* | |||||
| 47 | Hud Verse 43 (11:43:15) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The son replied: "I will betake myself to some mountain:(1537) it will save me from the water." Noah said: "This day nothing can save, from the command of Allah, any but those on whom He hath mercy! "And the waves came between them, and the son was among those overwhelmed in the Flood.* | |||||
| 48 | Hud Verse 105 (11:105:6) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The day it arrives, no soul shall speak(1605) except by His leave: of those (gathered) some will be wretched and some will be blessed.(1606)* | |||||
| 49 | Hud Verse 107 (11:107:7) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | They will dwell therein(1608) for all the time that the heavens and the earth endure, except as thy Lord willeth: for thy Lord is the (sure) accomplisher of what He planneth.* | |||||
| 50 | Hud Verse 108 (11:108:12) | اِلَّا | الا | illâ | except | إِلَّا |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And those who are blessed shall be in the Garden: They will dwell therein(1609) for all the time that the heavens and the earth endure, except as thy Lord willeth: a gift without break.(1610)* | |||||