What does « Kufʾ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kufʾ (كفؤ) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

كفؤ

Kufʾ

Root: ك - ف - ؤ

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kufʾ

Al-Kufu' refers to the equal and similar.

The Almighty says: 'And there is none equal to Him' (Al-Ikhlas 4), meaning no one resembles or equals Him.

Al-kifā'ah is equivalence.

Al-mukāfi' is the equivalent.

Kufʾ in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Ikhlas : 4 Meccan

﴿وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ﴾

Nor is there to Him any equivalent."

Words from the same root as Kufʾ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Kufʾ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kufʾ

Kufʾ in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kufʾ

What does « Kufʾ » mean in the Quran?