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Quran Maqasid

حَسِبَ

حسب in the Quran

Meaning: think

حسب occurs 55 times in 54 verses across 26 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
55
Verses
54
Surahs
26

حَسِبَ

Verb · 44 times

Meaning: think · Also translated as: And they thought

Forms in the Quran

  • تَحْسَبَنَّ ×5
  • يَحْسَبُونَ ×4
  • أَيَحْسَبُ ×4
  • حَسِبْتُمْ ×3
  • يَحْسَبَنَّ ×3
  • وَيَحْسَبُونَ ×3
  • حَسِبَ ×3
  • يَحْسَبُهُمُ ×1

حَسْب

Noun · 11 times

Meaning: Sufficient for us · Also translated as: Then enough for him, is sufficient for you, Sufficient for you, sufficient for them

Forms in the Quran

  • حَسْبُنَا ×3
  • حَسْبَكَ ×2
  • حَسْبُهُمْ ×2
  • حَسْبِىَ ×2
  • فَحَسْبُهُۥ ×1
  • حَسْبُهُۥٓ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الحساب: استعمال العدد، يقال: حسبت أحسب حسابا وحسبانا، قال تعالى: لتعلموا عدد السنين والحساب [يونس/ 5] ، وقال تعالى: وجعل الليل سكنا والشمس والقمر حسبانا [الأنعام/ 96] ، وقيل: لا يعلم حسبانه إلا الله، وقال عز وجل: ويرسل عليها حسبانا من السماء [الكهف/ 40] ، قيل: معناه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الحسبان: الظن، قال تعالى: ﴿وتحسبهم أيقاظا﴾ [الكهف:18]. وقد يجيء يقينا كقول الشاعر: [من الطويل] 353 - حسبت التقى والمجد خير تجارة... رباحا إذا ما المرء أصبح ناقلا

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ح س ب

Verses with حسب

Verses 41–54 of 54

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or do they think That We hear not Their secrets and their Private counsels? Indeed (We do), and Our Messengers Are by them, to record.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:80
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    What! do those who Seek after evil ways Think that We shall Hold them equal with Those who believe and Do righteous deeds,—that Equal will be their Life and their death? Ill is the judgment That they make.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:21
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or do those in whose Hearts is a disease, think That God will not bring To light all their rancour?

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:29
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Turnest thou not thy sight Towards those who were Forbidden secret counsels Yet revert to that which They were forbidden (to do)? And they hold secret counsels Among themselves for iniquity And hostility, and disobedience To the Apostle. And when They come to thee, They salute thee, Not as God salutes thee, (But in crooked ways): And they say to themselves, "Why does not God Punish us for our words?" Enough for them is Hell: In it will they burn, And evil is that destination!

    Surah Al-Mujadila, verse 58:8
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    One Day will God Raise them all up (For Judgment): then Will they swear to Him As they swear to you: And they think that they Have something (to stand upon). No, indeed! they are But liars!

    Surah Al-Mujadila, verse 58:18
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    They will not fight you (Even) together, except In fortified townships, Or from behind walls. Strong is their fighting (spirit) Amongst themselves: Thou wouldst think They were united, But their hearts are divided: That is because they Are a people devoid Of wisdom.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:14
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    When thou lookest At them, their exteriors Please thee; and when They speak, thou listenest To their words. They are As (worthless as hollow) Pieces of timber propped up, (Unable to stand on their own). They think that every Cry is against them. They are the enemies; So beware of them. The curse of God be On them! How are they Deluded (away from the Truth)!

    Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 63:4
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And He provides for him From (sources) he never Could imagine. And if Any one puts his trust In God, sufficient is (God) For him. For God will Surely accomplish His purpose: Verily, for all things Has God appointed A due proportion.

    Surah At-Talaq, verse 65:3
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Does man think that We Cannot assemble his bones?

    Surah Al-Qiyamah, verse 75:3
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Does Man think That he will be left Uncontrolled, (without purpose)?

    Surah Al-Qiyamah, verse 75:36
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And round about them Will (serve) youths Of perpetual (freshness): If thou seest them, Thou wouldst think them Scattered Pearls.

    Surah Al-Insan, verse 76:19
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thinketh he, that none Hath power over him?

    Surah Al-Balad, verse 90:5
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thinketh he that none Beholdeth him?

    Surah Al-Balad, verse 90:7
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thinking that his wealth Would make him last For ever!

    Surah Al-Humazah, verse 104:3