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أَرْض

أرض in the Quran

Meaning: the earth

أرض occurs 461 times in 440 verses across 80 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
461
Verses
440
Surahs
80

أَرْض

Noun · 461 times

Meaning: the earth

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْأَرْضِ ×287
  • وَٱلْأَرْضِ ×157
  • أَرْضُ ×4
  • أَرْضِكُمْ ×3
  • أَرْضِنَآ ×3
  • يَٰٓأَرْضُ ×1
  • أَرْضًا ×1
  • أَرْضِى ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الأرض: الجرم المقابل للسماء، وجمعه أرضون، ولا تجيء مجموعة في القرآن ، ويعبر بها عن أسفل الشيء، كما يعبر بالسماء عن أعلاه. قال الشاعر في صفة فرس:12-وأحمر كالديباج أما سماؤه ... فريا، وأما أرضه فمحول

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الهمزة والراء والضاد ثلاثة أصول، أصل يتفرع وتكثر مسائله، وأصلان لا ينقاسان بل كل واحد موضوع حيث وضعته

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root أ ر ض

Verses with أرض

Verses 21–40 of 440

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongeth all That is in the heavens And on earth. Whether Ye show what is in your minds Or conceal it, God Calleth you to account for it. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth, And punisheth whom He pleaseth. For God hath power Over all things.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:284
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    From God, verily Nothing is hidden On earth or in the heavens.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:5
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Whether ye hide What is in your hearts Or reveal it, God knows it all: He knows what is In the heavens, And what is on earth. And God has power Over all things.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:29
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Do they seek For other than the Religion Of God?—while all creatures In the heavens and on earth Have, willing or unwilling, Bowed to His Will (Accepted Islam), And to Him shall they All be brought back.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:83
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    As to those who reject Faith, and die rejecting,— Never would be accepted From any such as much Gold as the earth contains, Though they should offer it For ransom. For such Is (in store) a penalty grievous, And they will find no helpers.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:91
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongs all That is in the heavens And on earth: to Him Do all questions Go back (for decision).

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:109
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongeth all That is in the heavens And on earth. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth And punisheth whom He pleaseth But God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:129
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Be quick in the race For forgiveness from your Lord, And for a Garden whose width Is that (of the whole) Of the heavens And of the earth, Prepared for the righteous,—

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:133
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Many were the Ways of Life That have passed away Before you: travel through The earth, and see what was The end of those Who rejected Truth.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:137
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Be not like the Unbelievers, Who say of their brethren, When they are travelling Through the earth or engaged In fighting: "If they had stayed With us, they would not Have died, or been slain." This that God may make it A cause of sighs and regrets In their hearts. It is God That gives Life and Death, And God sees well All that ye do.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:156
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And let not those Who covetously withhold Of the gifts which God Hath given them of His Grace, Think that it is good for them: Nay, it will be the worse For them: soon shall the things Which they covetously withheld Be tied to their necks Like a twisted collar, On the Day of Judgment. To God belongs the heritage Of the heavens and the earth; And God is well-acquainted With all that ye do.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:180
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongeth The dominion Of the heavens And the earth; And God hath power Over all things.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:189
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! In the creation Of the heavens and the earth, And the alternation Of Night and Day,— There are indeed Signs For men of understanding,—

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:190
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Men who celebrate The praises of God, Standing, sitting, And lying down on their sides, And contemplate The (wonders of) creation In the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us Salvation from the Penalty Of the Fire.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:191
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    On that day Those who reject Faith And disobey the Apostle Will wish that the earth Were made one with them: But never will they hide A single fact from God!

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:42
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    When angels take The souls of those Who die in sin Against their souls, They say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not The earth of God Spacious enough for you To move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men Will find their abode In Hell,—What an evil Refuge!—

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:97
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    He who forsakes his home In the cause of God, Finds in the earth Many a refuge, Wide and spacious: Should he die As a refugee from home For God and His Apostle, His reward becomes due And sure with God: And God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:100
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    When ye travel Through the earth, There is no blame on you If ye shorten your prayers, For fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the Unbelievers are Unto you open enemies.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:101
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    But to God belong all things In the heavens and on earth: And He it is that Encompasseth all things.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:126
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belong all things In the heavens and on earth. Verily We have directed The People of the Book Before you, and you (O Muslims). To fear God. But if ye Deny Him, to! unto God Belong all things In the heavens and on earth, And God is free Of all wants, worthy Of all praise.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:131