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Quran Maqasid

اسْتَكانُ

استكان in the Quran

Meaning: they gave in

استكان occurs 2 times in 2 verses across 2 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
2
Verses
2
Surahs
2
Root
ك ي ن

اسْتَكانُ

Verb · 2 times

Meaning: they gave in · Also translated as: they submit

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱسْتَكَانُوا۟ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الكاف والياء والنون شيء يقولون إنه في عضو من أعضاء المرأة يضيق به، والجمع كيون. قال جرير:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

الكين: لحمة داخل فرج المرأة. ابن سيده: الكين لحم باطن الفرج، والركب ظاهره؛ قال جرير:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root ك ي ن

Verses with استكان

Verses 1–2 of 2

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    How many of the Prophets Fought (in God's way), And with them (fought) Large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart If they met with disaster In God's way, nor did They weaken (in will) Nor give in. And God Loves those who are Firm and steadfast.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:146
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    We inflicted Punishment On them, but they Humbled not themselves To their Lord, nor do they Submissively entreat (Him)!—

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:76