اجْتَنَبُ
Verb · 9 timesMeaning: avoid
Forms in the Quran
- وَٱجْتَنِبُوا۟ ×2
- ٱجْتَنَبُوا۟ ×2
- يَجْتَنِبُونَ ×2
- تَجْتَنِبُوا۟ ×1
- فَٱجْتَنِبُوهُ ×1
- فَٱجْتَنِبُوا۟ ×1
اجْتَنَبُ
Meaning: avoid
اجتنب occurs 9 times in 8 verses across 8 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.
Meaning: avoid
أصل الجنب: الجارحة، وجمعه: جنوب، قال الله عز وجل: فتكوى بها جباههم وجنوبهم [التوبة/ 35] ، وقال تعالى: تتجافى جنوبهم عن المضاجع [السجدة/ 16] ، وقال عز وجل: قياما وقعودا وعلى جنوبهم [آل عمران/ 191] .
قوله: ﴿والصاحب بالجنب﴾ [النساء: 36].
Verses 1–8 of 8
If ye (but) eschew The most heinous Of the things Which ye are forbidden to do, We shall expel Out of you All the evil in you, And admit you to a Gate Of great honour.
Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:31O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (Dedication of) stones, And (divination by) arrows, Are an abomination,— Of Satan's handiwork: Eschew such (abomination), That ye may prosper.
Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:90For We assuredly sent Amongst every People an apostle, (With the Command), "Serve God, and eschew Evil": Of the people were some whom God guided, and some On whom Error became Inevitably (established). So travel Through the earth, and see What was the end of those Who denied (the Truth).
Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:36Such (is the Pilgrimage): Whoever honours the sacred Rites of God, for him It is good in the sight Of his Lord. Lawful to you (For food in Pilgrimage) are cattle, Except those mentioned to you (As exceptions): but shun The abomination of idols, And shun the word That is false,—
Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:30Those who eschew Evil, And fall not into Its worship,—and turn To God (in repentance),— For them is Good News: So announce the Good News To My Servants,—
Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:17Those who avoid the greater Crimes and shameful deeds, And, when they are angry Even then forgive;
Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:37O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (As possible): for suspicion In some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other, Nor speak ill of each other Behind their backs. Would any Of you like to eat The flesh of his dead Brother? Nay, ye would Abhor it… But fear God: For God is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:12Those who avoid Great sins and shameful deeds, Only (falling into) small faults, Verily thy Lord is ample In forgiveness. He knows You well when He brings You out of the earth, And when ye are hidden In your mothers’ wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves; He knows best who it is That guards against evil.
Surah An-Najm, verse 53:32