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Quran Maqasid

عَرْش

عرش in the Quran

Meaning: the Throne

عرش occurs 29 times in 29 verses across 23 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
29
Verses
29
Surahs
23

عَرْش

Noun · 29 times

Meaning: the Throne · Also translated as: its roofs, her throne, and His throne was, its trellises

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْعَرْشِ ×20
  • عُرُوشِهَا ×3
  • عَرْشٌ ×2
  • عَرْشُهُۥ ×1
  • بِعَرْشِهَا ×1
  • عَرْشَهَا ×1
  • عَرْشُكِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

العرش في الأصل: شيء مسقف، وجمعه عروش. قال تعالى: وهي خاوية على عروشها

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿الرحمن على العرش استوى﴾ [طه: 5] أصل العرش: شيء مسقف ومنه: عرشت الكرم أعرضه: إذا جعلت له كهيئة سقف. ويقال له عريش أيضا. واعترض العنب: ركب عرشه. والعرش أيضا: شبه الهودج، تشبيها له بعرش الكرم في هيئته. وعرشت البئر، أي جعلت له عريشا. وسمي مجلس السلطان عرشا اعتبارا بعلوه. ثم عبر به عن العز والمنعة والقوة، لأنه…

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The full entries on the root ع ر ش

Verses with عرش

Verses 1–20 of 29

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or (take) the similitude Of one who passed By a hamlet, all in ruins To its roofs. He said: "Oh! how shall God Bring it (ever) to life, After (this) its death?" But God caused him To die for a hundred years, Then raised him up (again). He said: "How long Didst thou tarry (thus)?" He said: "(Perhaps) a day Or part of a day." He said: "Nay, thou hast tarried Thus a hundred years; But look at thy food And thy drink; they show No signs of age; and look At thy donkey: and that We may make of thee A Sign unto the people, Look further at the bones, How We bring them together And clothe them with flesh." When this was shown clearly To him, he said: "I know That God hath power Over all things."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:259
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Your Guardian-Lord Is God, Who created The heavens and the earth In six Days, and is firmly Established on the Throne (Of authority): He draweth The night as a veil O'er the day, each seeking The other in rapid succession: He created the sun, The moon, and the stars, (All) governed by laws Under His Command. Is it not His to create And to govern? Blessed Be God, the Cherisher And Sustainer of the Worlds!

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:54
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if they turn away, Say: "God sufficeth me: There is no god but He: On Him is my trust, He the Lord of the Throne (Of Glory) Supreme!

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:129
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily your Lord is God, Who created the heavens And the earth in six Days, And is firmly established On the Throne (of authority), Regulating and governing all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) Except after His leave (Hath been obtained). This Is God your Lord; Him therefore Serve ye: will ye not Receive admonition?

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:3
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    He it is Who created The heavens and the earth In six Days—and His Throne Was over the Waters— That He might try you, Which of you is best In conduct. But if Thou wert to say to them, "Ye shall indeed be raised up After death", the Unbelievers Would be sure to say, "This is nothing but Obvious sorcery!"

    Surah Hud, verse 11:7
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And he raised his parents High on the throne (of dignity), And they fell down in prostration, (All) before him. He said: "O my father! this is The fulfilment of my vision Of old! God hath made it Come true! He was indeed Good to me when He Took me out of prison And brought you (all here) Out of the desert, (Even) after Satan had sown Enmity between me and my brothers. Verily my Lord understandeth Best the mysteries of all that He planneth to do. For verily He is full Of knowledge and wisdom.

    Surah Yusuf, verse 12:100
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    God is He Who raised The heavens without any pillars That ye can see; is firmly Established on the Throne (of Authority); He has subjected the sun And the moon (to his Law)! Each one runs (its course) For a term appointed. He doth regulate all affairs, Explaining the Signs in detail, That ye may believe with certainty In the meeting with your Lord.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:2
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: if there had been (Other) gods with Him,— As they say,—behold, They would certainly have Sought out a way To the Lord of the Throne!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:42
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    So his fruits (and enjoyment) Were encompassed (with ruin), And he remained twisting And turning his hands Over what he had spent On his property, which had (Now) tumbled to pieces To its very foundations, And he could only say, "Woe is me! Would I had Never ascribed partners To my Lord and Cherisher!"

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:42
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) Most Gracious Is firmly established On the throne (of authority).

    Surah Taha, verse 20:5
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    If there were, in the heavens And the earth, other gods Besides God, there would Have been confusion in both! But glory to God, The Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above What they attribute to Him!

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:22
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    How many populations have We Destroyed, which were given To wrong-doing? They tumbled down On their roofs. And how many Wells are lying idle and neglected, And castles lofty and well-built?

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:45
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Who is the Lord Of the seven heavens, And the Lord of the Throne (Of Glory) Supreme?"

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:86
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore exalted be God, The King, the Reality: There is no god but He, The Lord of the Throne Of Honour!

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:116
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He Who created the heavens And the earth and all That is between, in six days, And is firmly established On the Throne (of authority): God Most Gracious: Ask thou, then, about Him Of any acquainted (with such things).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:59
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    "I found (there) a woman Ruling over them and provided With every requisite; and she Has a magnificent throne.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:23
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    "God!—there is no god But He!—Lord of the Throne Supreme!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:26
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said (to his own men): "Ye Chiefs! which of you Can bring me her throne Before they come to me In submission?"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:38
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "Transform her throne Out of all recognition by her: Let us see whether she Is guided (to the truth) Or is one of those who Receive no guidance."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:41
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    So when she arrived, She was asked, "Is this Thy throne?" She said, "It was just like this; And knowledge was bestowed On us in advance of this, And we have submitted To God (in Islam)."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:42