Kun (كن) is an Arabic word referring to the act of manifesting, existing or being. In the Qur'an, Allah commands the universe to be ("kun!" !كن), and it is (fayakun فيكون).
"Kun Fa Ya Kun" has its reference in the Quran cited as a Symbol / Sign of God's Mystical Creative Power. The verse is from the Quranic Chapter, Surah Ya-Sin. The context in which the verse Kun Fa Ya Kun appears in the 36th Chapter, verse number 77–83:
- Does man not consider that We created him from a sperm-drop – then at once he is an open disputant? And he presents an (argument of) likeness for Us and forgets his own creation. He asks (in confusion): "Who will give life to the bones when they are disintegrated?" Say: "He will give life to them Who brought them into existence at first, and He is cognizant of all creation." He Who has made for you, from the green tree, fire. and then from it you kindle (fire). Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to create the like of them? Yes Indeed! and He is the Superb Creator (of all), the Ever-Knowing. Surely His Command, when He wills a thing, is only to say to it: Be! and it is!" Therefore glory be to Him in Whose hand is the Kingdom of all things, and to Him you shall be brought back.
The term also appears as part of 117th verse of the 2nd Quranic Chapter, Surah Baqara.
- (Allah,) The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.
The term Kun-Faya Kun ("Be",, and it is has been referenced in Quran 5 times.
Surat Baqra, Chapter 2 - Verse 117 To him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: when He decreeth a mattter. He saith to it: Kun Faya Kun {2:117}
Surat Nahl, Chapter 16 - Verse 40 For to anything which We have willed, We but say the word, Kun Faya Kun {16:40}
Surat Maryam, Chapter 19 - Verse 35
It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! When he determines a matter, He only says to it, Kun Faya Kun {19:35}
Surat Ya Sin, Chapter 36, Verse 82 Verily, when He intends a thing His Command is : Kun Faya Kun
Surat Al Mumin, Chapter 68 It is He Who gives Life and Death: ans when He decides upon an affair, He says to it : Kun Faya Kun