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Quran Maqasid

أَوّاب

أواب in the Quran

Meaning: repeatedly turning

أواب occurs 6 times in 6 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
6
Verses
6
Surahs
3

أَوّاب

Noun · 6 times

Meaning: repeatedly turning · Also translated as: to those who often turn, one who repeatedly turned, repeatedly turned, who turns

Forms in the Quran

  • أَوَّابٌ ×5
  • لِلْأَوَّٰبِينَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الأوب: ضرب من الرجوع، وذلك أن الأوب لا يقال إلا في الحيوان الذي له إرادة، والرجوع يقال فيه وفي غيره، يقال: آب أوبا وإيابا ومآبا.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الهمزة والواو والباء أصل واحد، وهو الرجوع، ثم يشتق منه ما يبعد في السمع قليلا، والأصل واحد. قال الخليل: آب فلان إلى سيفه، أي: رد يده ليستله. والأوب: ترجيع الأيدي والقوائم في السير. قال كعب بن زهير:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root أ و ب

Verses with أواب

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Your Lord knoweth best What is in your hearts: If ye do deeds of righteousness, Verily He is Most Forgiving To those who turn to Him Again and again (in true penitence).

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:25
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Have patience at what they Say, and remember Our Servant David, the man of strength: For he ever turned (to God).

    Surah Sad, verse 38:17
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the birds gathered (In assemblies): all with him Did turn (to God).

    Surah Sad, verse 38:19
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    To David We gave Solomon (for a son),— How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!

    Surah Sad, verse 38:30
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And take in thy hand A little grass, and strike Therewith: and break not (Thy oath)." Truly We found Him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!

    Surah Sad, verse 38:44
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    (A voice will say:) "This is what was Promised for you, For every one who turned (To God) in sincere repentance, Who kept (His Law),

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:32