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Quran Maqasid

أَصْنام

أصنام in the Quran

Meaning: idols

أصنام occurs 5 times in 5 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
5

أَصْنام

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: idols

Forms in the Quran

  • أَصْنَامًا ×2
  • أَصْنَامٍ ×1
  • ٱلْأَصْنَامَ ×1
  • أَصْنَٰمَكُم ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الصنم: جثة متخذة من فضة، أو نحاس، أو خشب، كانوا يعبدونها متقربين به إلى الله تعالى، وجمعه: أصنام. قال الله تعالى: أتتخذ أصناما آلهة

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الصاد والنون والميم كلمة واحدة لا فرع لها، وهي الصنم. وكان شيئا يتخذ من خشب أو فضة أو نحاس فيعبد.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ص ن م

Verses with أصنام

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Lo! Abraham said To his father Āzar: "Takest thou idols for gods? For I see thee And thy people In manifest error."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:74
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    We took the Children of Israel (With safety) across the sea. They came upon a people Devoted entirely to some idols They had. They said: "O Moses! fashion for us A god like unto the gods They have." He said: "Surely ye are a people Without knowledge.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:138
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city One of peace and security: And preserve me and my sons From worshipping idols.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:35
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And by god, I have A plan for your idols— After ye go away And turn your backs"…

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:57
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "We worship Idols, and we remain constantly In attendance on them."

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:71