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اعْتَصَمُ

اعتصم in the Quran

Meaning: and hold fast

اعتصم occurs 5 times in 5 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
3

اعْتَصَمُ

Verb · 5 times

Meaning: and hold fast · Also translated as: holds firmly, And hold firmly, and held fast

Forms in the Quran

  • وَٱعْتَصِمُوا۟ ×4
  • يَعْتَصِم ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

العصم: الإمساك، والاعتصام: الاستمساك.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله: ﴿والله يعصمك من الناس﴾ [المائدة: 67] أي يمنعك ويحفظك من أذاهم. ولما نزلت أخرج رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم رأسه الكريمة وثوقا منه بذلك، وقال لحرسي كان حوله: "أيها الناس انصرفوا فإن الله قد عصمني". قوله: ﴿واعتصموا بحبل الله﴾ [آل عمران: 109] أي امتنعوا بالقرآن. والاعتصام: الامتساك بالشيء. والاستعصام: الاستمساك.…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
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Verses with اعتصم

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And how would ye Deny Faith while unto you Are rehearsed the Signs Of God, and among you Lives the Apostle? Whoever holds Firmly to God Will be shown A Way that is straight.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:101
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And hold fast, All together, by the Rope Which God (stretches out For you), and be not divided Among yourselves; And remember with gratitude God's favour on you; For ye were enemies And He joined your hearts In love, so that by His Grace, Ye became brethren; And ye were on the brink Of the Pit of Fire, And He saved you from it. Thus doth God make His Signs clear to you: That ye may be guided.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:103
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Except for those who repent, Mend (their life), hold fast To God, and purify their religion As in God's sight: if so They will be (numbered) With the Believers. And soon will God Grant to the Believers A reward of immense value.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:146
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then those who believe In God, and hold fast To Him,—soon will He Admit them to Mercy And Grace from Himself, And guide them to Himself By a straight Way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:175
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And strive in His cause As ye ought to strive, (With sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has Imposed no difficulties on you In religion; it is the cult Of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named You Muslims, both before And in this (Revelation); That the Apostle may be A witness for you, and ye Be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer, Give regular Charity, And hold fast to God! He is your Protector— The best to protect And the Best to help!

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:78