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Quran Maqasid

جاهَدَ

جاهد in the Quran

Meaning: and strove hard

جاهد occurs 27 times in 26 verses across 13 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
27
Verses
26
Surahs
13

جاهَدَ

Verb · 27 times

Meaning: and strove hard · Also translated as: strive, and strive, and strove, strove hard

Forms in the Quran

  • وَجَٰهَدُوا۟ ×10
  • جَٰهَدُوا۟ ×5
  • جَٰهِدِ ×3
  • يُجَٰهِدُوا۟ ×2
  • جَٰهَدَاكَ ×2
  • يُجَٰهِدُونَ ×1
  • وَجَٰهَدَ ×1
  • وَجَٰهِدْهُم ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الجهد والجهد: الطاقة والمشقة، وقيل:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وجاهدوا في الله حق جهاده﴾ [الحج: 78].

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ج ه د

Verses with جاهد

Verses 21–26 of 26

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    We have enjoined on man Kindness to parents: but if They (either of them) strive (To force) thee to join With Me (in worship) Anything of which thou hast No knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return To Me, and I will Tell you (the truth) Of all that ye did.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:8
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And those who strive In Our (Cause),—We will Certainly guide them To Our Paths: For verily God Is with those Who do right.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:69
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    "But if they strive To make thee join In worship with Me Things of which thou hast No knowledge, obey them not; Yet bear them company In this life with justice (And consideration), and follow The way of those who Turn to Me (in love): In the End the return Of you all is to Me, And I will tell you The truth (and meaning) Of all that ye did."

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:15
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Only those are Believers Who have believed in God And His Apostle, and have Never since doubted, but Have striven with their Belongings and their persons In the Cause of God: Such are the sincere ones.

    Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:15
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    That ye believe in God And His Apostle, and that Ye strive (your utmost) In the Cause of God, With your property And your persons: That will be best for you, If ye but knew!

    Surah As-Saf, verse 61:11
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    O Prophet! Strive hard Against the Unbelievers And the Hypocrites, And be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,— An evil refuge (indeed).

    Surah At-Tahrim, verse 66:9