| Order | Occurrence | Arabic | Without diacritics | Pronunciation | Meaning | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Baqarah Verse 184 (2:184:24) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | (Fasting) for a fixed(189) number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey(190), the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it(191) (With hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.* | |||||
| 2 | Al-Baqarah Verse 184 (2:184:28) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | (Fasting) for a fixed(189) number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey(190), the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it(191) (With hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.* | |||||
| 3 | Al-Baqarah Verse 216 (2:216:12) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) good | خ ي ر |
| 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.* | |||||
| 4 | Al-Baqarah Verse 220 (2:220:10) | خَيْرٌۜ | خير | ḣayr(un) | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter(243). They ask thee concerning orphans(244). Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren; but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if Allah had wished, He could have put you into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise(245)."* | |||||
| 5 | Al-Baqarah Verse 221 (2:221:8) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Do not marry unbelieving(245-A) women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise.* | |||||
| 6 | Al-Baqarah Verse 221 (2:221:20) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Do not marry unbelieving(245-A) women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise.* | |||||
| 7 | Al-Baqarah Verse 280 (2:280:10) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (it is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | If the debtor is in a difficulty, grant him time Till it is easy for him to repay. But if ye remit it by way of charity, that is best for you if ye only knew. | |||||
| 8 | Ali 'Imran Verse 157 (3:157:12) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (are) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And if ye are slain, or die, in the way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far better than all they could amass.(470)* | |||||
| 9 | Ali 'Imran Verse 178 (3:178:8) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) good | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Let not the Unbelievers think that our respite to them is good for themselves: We grant them respite that they may grow(480) in their iniquity: But they will have a shameful punishment.* | |||||
| 10 | Ali 'Imran Verse 180 (3:180:11) | خَيْرًا | خيرا | ḣayran | (is) good | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And let not those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah Hath given them of His Grace(483), think that it is good for them: Nay, it will be the worse for them: soon shall the things which they covetously withheld be tied to their necks Like a twisted collar,(484) on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs the heritage(485) of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.* | |||||
| 11 | Ali 'Imran Verse 198 (3:198:20) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | On the other hand, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath; therein are they to dwell (for ever),- a gift from the presence of Allah. and that which is in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous. | |||||
| 12 | Al-A'raf Verse 169 (7:169:0) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | After them succeeded an (evil) generation: They inherited the Book, but they chose (for themselves)(1142) the vanities of this world, saying (for excuse): "(Everything) will be forgiven us." (Even so), if similar vanities came their way, they would (again) seize them. Was not the covenant(1143) of the Book taken from them, that they would not ascribe to Allah anything but the truth? and they study what is in the Book. But best for the righteous is the home in the Hereafter. Will ye not understand?* | |||||
| 13 | At-Tawbah Verse 41 (9:41:0) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Go ye forth, (whether equipped)(1306) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the cause of Allah. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew.* | |||||
| 14 | At-Tawbah Verse 109 (9:109:0) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Which then is best? - he that layeth his foundation on piety to Allah and His good pleasure? - or he that layeth his foundation on an undermined sandcliff( 1359) ready to crumble to pieces? and it doth crumble to pieces with him, into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do wrong.* | |||||
| 15 | Yunus Verse 58 (10:58:0) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Say: "In the bounty of Allah. And in His Mercy,- in that let them rejoice": that is better than the (wealth) they hoard. | |||||
| 16 | Hud Verse 86 (11:86:3) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "That which is left you by Allah is best for you,(1585) if ye (but) believed! but I am not set over you to keep watch!"* | |||||
| 17 | Yusuf Verse 39 (12:39:6) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "O my two companions(1692) of the prison! (I ask you): are many lords differing among themselves better, or the One Allah, Supreme and Irresistible?* | |||||
| 18 | Yusuf Verse 57 (12:57:3) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | But verily the reward of the Hereafter is the best, for those who believe, and are constant in righteousness.(1718)* | |||||
| 19 | An-Nahl Verse 30 (16:30:17) | خَيْرٌۜ | خير | ḣayr(un) | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | To the righteous (when) it is said, "What is it that your Lord(2053) has revealed?" they say, "All that is good." To those who do good, there is good in this world, and the Home of the Hereafter is even better(2054) and excellent indeed is the Home of the righteous,-* | |||||
| 20 | An-Nahl Verse 95 (16:95:11) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Nor sell the covenant of Allah for a miserable price:(2135) for with Allah is (a prize) far better for you, if ye only knew.* | |||||
| 21 | Al-Kahf Verse 44 (18:44:8) | وَخَيْرٌ | وخير | ve ḣayrun | and (the) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | There, the (only) protection comes from Allah, the True One. He is the Best to reward, and the Best to give success.(2385)* | |||||
| 22 | Al-Kahf Verse 46 (18:46:8) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (are) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this world: But the things that endure, good deeds, are best in the sight of thy Lord, as rewards, and best as (the foundation for) hopes.(2387)* | |||||
| 23 | Al-Kahf Verse 46 (18:46:12) | وَخَيْرٌ | وخير | ve ḣayrun | and better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this world: But the things that endure, good deeds, are best in the sight of thy Lord, as rewards, and best as (the foundation for) hopes.(2387)* | |||||
| 24 | Al-Kahf Verse 95 (18:95:6) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | He said: "(The power) in which my Lord has established me is better (than tribute):(2440) Help me therefore with strength (and labour): I will erect a strong barrier between you and them:* | |||||
| 25 | Maryam Verse 73 (19:73:13) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, the Unbelievers say to those who believe, "Which of the two sides is best in point of position? Which makes the best show in council?"(2519)* | |||||
| 26 | Maryam Verse 76 (19:76:8) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (are) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "And Allah doth advance in guidance those who seek guidance: and the things that endure, Good Deeds, are best in the sight of thy Lord, as rewards, and best in respect of (their) eventual returns."(2521)* | |||||
| 27 | Ta-Ha Verse 73 (20:73:13) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) Best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | "For us, we have believed in our Lord: may He forgive us our faults, and the magic to which thou didst compel us:(2596) for Allah is Best and Most Abiding."* | |||||
| 28 | Ta-Ha Verse 131 (20:131:17) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Nor strain thine eyes in longing for the things We have given for enjoyment to parties of them, the splendour of the life of this world, through which We test them: but the provision of thy Lord(2656) is better and more enduring.* | |||||
| 29 | Al-Hajj Verse 30 (22:30:7) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for him it is good in the Sight of his Lord. Lawful to you (for food in Pilgrimage) are cattle, except those mentioned to you(2805) (as exception): but shun the abomination of idols, and shun the word that is false,-* | |||||
| 30 | Al-Mu'minun Verse 72 (23:72:6) | خَيْرٌۗ | خير | ḣayr(un) | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Or is it that thou askest them for some(2920) recompense? But the recompense of thy Lord is best: He is the Best of those who give sustenance.* | |||||
| 31 | An-Nur Verse 27 (24:27:16) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! enter not houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly).(2980)* | |||||
| 32 | An-Nur Verse 60 (24:60:19) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Such elderly women(3040) as are past the prospect of marriage,- there is no blame on them if they lay aside their (outer) garments, provided they make not a wanton display of their beauty: but it is best for them to be modest: and Allah is One Who sees and knows(3041) all things.* | |||||
| 33 | An-Naml Verse 36 (27:36:10) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Now when (the embassy) came to Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me abundance in wealth? But that which Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice in your gift!(3272)* | |||||
| 34 | Al-Qasas Verse 60 (28:60:12) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The (material) things which ye are given are but the conveniences of this life and the glitter thereof;(3391) but that which is with Allah is better and more enduring: will ye not then be wise?* | |||||
| 35 | Al-Qasas Verse 80 (28:80:8) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | But those who had been granted (true) knowledge said: "Alas for you! The reward of Allah (in the Hereafter) is best for those who believe and work righteousness: but this none shall attain, save those who steadfastly persevere (in good)." | |||||
| 36 | Al-'Ankabut Verse 16 (29:16:9) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And (We also saved) Abraham: behold, he said(3438) to his people, "Serve Allah and fear Him: that will be best for you- If ye understand!* | |||||
| 37 | Ar-Rum Verse 38 (30:38:9) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) best | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | So give what is due to kindred, the needy, and the wayfarer. That is best for those who seek the Countenance,(3550) of Allah, and it is they who will prosper.(3551)* | |||||
| 38 | Ash-Shura Verse 36 (42:36:11) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience(4575) of this life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe(4576) and put their trust in their Lord:* | |||||
| 39 | Az-Zukhruf Verse 32 (43:32:23) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord?(4635) It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in the life of this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord is better than the (wealth) which they amass.* | |||||
| 40 | Az-Zukhruf Verse 58 (43:58:3) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | And they say, "Are our gods best, or he?" This they set forth to thee, only by way of disputation: yea, they are a contentious people. | |||||
| 41 | Al-Mujadila Verse 12 (58:12:14) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! When ye consult the Messenger in private,(5350) spend something in charity before your private consultation. That will be best for you, and most conducive to purity (of conduct).(5351) But if ye find not (the wherewithal), Allah is Oft- Forgiving, Most Merciful.* | |||||
| 42 | Al-Jumu'ah Verse 9 (62:9:18) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday(5461) (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah, and leave off business (and traffic):(5462) That is best for you if ye but knew!(5463)* | |||||
| 43 | Al-Jumu'ah Verse 11 (62:11:14) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | But when they see some bargain or some amusement, they disperse headlong to it, and leave thee standing. Say: "The (blessing) from the Presence of Allah is better than any amusement or bargain! and Allah is the Best to provide (for all needs)."(5465)* | |||||
| 44 | Al-Muzzammil Verse 20 (73:20:70) | خَيْرًا | خيرا | ḣayran | (will be) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | Thy Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third(5771) of the night, and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint night and day in due measure He knoweth that ye are unable to keep count thereof.(5772) So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye, therefore, of the Qur´an(5773) as much as may be easy for you. He knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah's bounty; yet others fighting(5774) in Allah's Cause, read ye, therefore, as much of the Qur´an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan.(5775) And whatever good ye send forth for your souls,(5776) ye shall find it in Allah's Presence,- yea, better and greater, in Reward and seek ye the Grace of Allah: for Allah is(5777) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.* | |||||
| 45 | Al-Qadr Verse 3 (97:3:3) | خَيْرٌ | خير | ḣayrun | (is) better | خ ي ر |
| Yusuf Ali (English) | The Night of Power is better than a thousand Months.(6218)* | |||||