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Quran Maqasid

أَمْر

أمر in the Quran

Meaning: a matter

أمر occurs 244 times in 222 verses across 61 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
244
Verses
222
Surahs
61

أَمْر

Noun · 166 times

Meaning: a matter · Also translated as: the matters, His Command, the matter, and his case

Forms in the Quran

  • أَمْرُ ×34
  • ٱلْأَمْرُ ×32
  • أَمْرًا ×17
  • أَمْرِنَا ×14
  • ٱلْأُمُورُ ×13
  • بِأَمْرِهِۦٓ ×12
  • أَمْرُهُمْ ×10
  • أَمْرِهِۦ ×9

أَمَرَ

Verb · 77 times

Meaning: has ordered · Also translated as: Do you order, commands you, you are commanded, orders you it

Forms in the Quran

  • أَمَرَ ×7
  • أُمِرْتُ ×7
  • وَأُمِرْتُ ×6
  • يَأْمُرُكُمْ ×5
  • يَأْمُرُ ×5
  • وَيَأْمُرُونَ ×4
  • وَأْمُرْ ×4
  • يَأْمُرُونَ ×3

أَمَرّ

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: and more bitter

Forms in the Quran

  • وَأَمَرُّ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الأمر: الشأن، وجمعه أمور، ومصدر أمرته:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الهمزة والميم والراء أصول خمسة: الأمر من الأمور، والأمر ضد النهي، والأمر النماء والبركة بفتح الميم، والمعلم، والعجب.

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

Verses with أمر

Verses 181–200 of 222

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who hearken To their Lord, and establish Regular prayer; who (conduct) Their affairs by mutual Consultation; Who spend out of what We bestow on them For Sustenance;

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:38
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    But indeed if any Show patience and forgive, That would truly be An exercise of courageous will And resolution in the conduct Of affairs.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:43
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thus have We, By Our command, sent Inspiration to thee: Thou knewest not (before) What was Revelation, and What was Faith; but We Have made the (Qur-ān) A Light, wherewith We Guide such of Our servants As We will; and verily Thou dost guide (men) To the Straight Way,—

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:52
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Way of God, To Whom belongs Whatever is in the heavens And whatever is on earth. Behold (how) all affairs Tend towards God!

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:53
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    What! Have they settled Some Plan (among themselves)? But it is We Who Settle things.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:79
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    In that (night) is made Distinct every affair Of wisdom,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:4
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    By command, from Our Presence. For We (ever) Send (revelations),

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:5
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who has Subjected the sea to you, That ships may sail Through it by His command, That ye may seek Of His Bounty, and that Ye may be grateful.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:12
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We granted them Clear Signs in affairs (Of Religion): it was only After knowledge had been Granted to them that they Fell into schisms, through Insolent envy among themselves Verily thy Lord will judge Between them on the Day Of Judgment as to those Matters in which they Set up differences.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:17
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then we put thee On the (right) Way Of Religion: so follow Thou that (Way), And follow not the desires Of those who know not.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:18
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Everything will it destroy By the command of its Lord!" Then by the morning they— Nothing was to be seen But (the ruins of) their houses! Thus do We recompense Those given to sin!

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:25
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Were it to obey And say what is just, And when a matter Is resolved on, it were Best for them if they Were true to God.

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:21
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    This, because they said To those who hate what God has revealed, "We Will obey you in part Of (this) matter"; but God Knows their (inner) secrets.

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:26
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And know that among you Is God's Apostle: were he, In many matters, to follow Your (wishes), ye would Certainly fall into misfortune: But God has endeared The Faith to you, and Has made it beautiful In your hearts, and He Has made hateful to you Unbelief, wickedness, and Rebellion: such indeed are Those who walk in righteousness;—

    Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:7
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    If two parties among The Believers fall into A quarrel, make ye peace Between them: but if One of them transgresses Beyond bounds against the other, Then fight ye (all) against The one that transgresses Until it complies with The command of God; But if it complies, then Make peace between them With justice, and be fair: For God loves those Who are fair (and just).

    Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:9
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    But they deny the truth When it comes to them: So they are in A confused state.

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:5
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And those that Distribute and apportion By Command;—

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:4
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    But they insolently defied The Command of their Lord: So the stunning noise (Of an earthquake) seized Them, even while they Were looking on.

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:44
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is it that their faculties Of understanding urge them To this, or are they But a people transgressing Beyond bounds?

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:32
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    They reject (the warning) And follow their (own) lusts But every matter has Its appointed time.

    Surah Al-Qamar, verse 54:3