What does « Kāf » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Kāf (كاف) 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.

كاف

Kāf

Root: ك - ف

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Kāf

Al-Kāf is the letter that begins the word 'kāfirūn'.

The Almighty says: 'Kāf-Hā-Yā-'Ayn-Ṣād' (Maryam 1).

These are separate letters at the beginning of some surahs whose meaning is known only to Allah.

Kāf in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Az-Zumar : 36 Meccan

﴿أَلَيْسَ ٱللَّهُ بِكَافٍ عَبْدَهُۥ ۖ وَيُخَوِّفُونَكَ بِٱلَّذِينَ مِن دُونِهِۦ ۚ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِنْ هَادٍۢ﴾

Is not Allah sufficient for His Servant [Prophet Muhammad]? And [yet], they threaten you with those [they worship] other than Him. And whoever Allah leaves astray - for him there is no guide.

Words from the same root as Kāf

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 « Kāf » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Kāf

Kāf in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Kāf

What does « Kāf » mean in the Quran?