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Quran Maqasid

اقْتَرَفْ

اقترف in the Quran

Meaning: and so that they may commit

اقترف occurs 4 times in 4 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
4
Verses
4
Surahs
3

اقْتَرَفْ

Verb · 4 times

Meaning: and so that they may commit · Also translated as: commit, that you have acquired, earns

Forms in the Quran

  • وَلِيَقْتَرِفُوا۟ ×1
  • يَقْتَرِفُونَ ×1
  • ٱقْتَرَفْتُمُوهَا ×1
  • يَقْتَرِفْ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

أصل القرف والاقتراف: قشر اللحاء عن الشجر، والجلدة عن الجرح، وما يؤخذ منه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالي: ﴿ومن يقترف حسنة﴾ [الشورى: 23] أي يكتسب. والاقتراف:

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ق ر ف

Verses with اقترف

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    To such (deceit) Let the hearts of those Incline, who have no faith In the Hereafter: let them Delight in it, and let them Earn from it what they may

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:113
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Eschew all sin, Open or secret: Those who earn sin Will get due recompense For their "earnings."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:120
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say; If it be that your fathers, Your sons, your brothers, Your mates, or your kindred; The wealth that ye have gained; The commerce in which ye fear A decline: or the dwellings In which ye delight— Are dearer to you than God, Or His Apostle, or the striving In His cause;—then wait Until God brings about His Decision: and God Guides not the rebellious.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:24
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is (the Bounty) whereof God gives Glad Tidings To His Servants who Believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I Ask of you for this Except the love Of those near of kin." And if any one earns Any good, We shall give Him an increase of good In respect thereof: for God Is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready To appreciate (service).

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:23