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Quran Maqasid

جَرَيْ

جري in the Quran

Meaning: flows

جري occurs 57 times in 57 verses across 38 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
57
Verses
57
Surahs
38

جَرَيْ

Verb · 57 times

Meaning: flows · Also translated as: flow, flowing, sail, Will flow

Forms in the Quran

  • تَجْرِى ×48
  • يَجْرِى ×4
  • لِتَجْرِىَ ×2
  • وَجَرَيْنَ ×1
  • وَلِتَجْرِىَ ×1
  • تَجْرِيَانِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الجري: المر السريع، وأصله كمر الماء، ولما يجري بجريه. يقال: جرى يجري جرية وجريانا. قال عز وجل: وهذه الأنهار تجري من تحتي [الزخرف/ 51] ، وقال تعالى:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الجري: المر السريع، وأصله في الماء أو ما يجري مجراه، ومنه قوله تعالى: ﴿تجري من تحتها الأنهار﴾ [البقرة: 25] فيه مجازان: أحدهما: من تحت أشجارها وقصورها وفرشها كما نقلناه مجردا في "التفسير". والثاني: إسناد الجريان للأنهار، والأنهار لا تجري لأنها الأخاديد، ولنا فيه كلام حققنا وجه المجاز فيه.

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

Verses with جري

Verses 21–40 of 57

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    So the Ark floated With them on the waves (Towering) like mountains, And Noah called out To his son, who had Separated himself (from the rest): "O my son! embark With us, and be not With the Unbelievers!"

    Surah Hud, verse 11:42
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    God is He Who raised The heavens without any pillars That ye can see; is firmly Established on the Throne (of Authority); He has subjected the sun And the moon (to his Law)! Each one runs (its course) For a term appointed. He doth regulate all affairs, Explaining the Signs in detail, That ye may believe with certainty In the meeting with your Lord.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:2
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    The parable of the Garden Which the righteous are promised!— Beneath it flow rivers: Perpetual is the enjoyment thereof And the shade therein: Such is the End Of the Righteous; and the End Of Unbelievers is the Fire.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:35
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those who believe And work righteousness Will be admitted to Gardens Beneath which rivers flow,— To dwell therein for aye With the leave of their Lord. Their greeting therein Will be: "Peace!"

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:23
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who hath created The heavens and the earth And sendeth down rain From the skies, and with it Bringeth out fruits wherewith To feed you; it is He Who hath made the ships subject To you, that they may sail Through the sea by His Command; And the rivers (also) Hath He made subject to you.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:32
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Gardens of Eternity which they Will enter: beneath them Flow (pleasant) rivers: they Will have therein all That they wish: thus doth God reward the righteous,—

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:31
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    For them will be Gardens Of Eternity; beneath them Rivers will flow: they will Be adorned therein With bracelets of gold, And they will wear Green garments of fine silk And heavy brocade; They will recline therein On raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch To recline on!

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:31
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Gardens of Eternity, Beneath which flow rivers: They will dwell therein For aye: such is the reward Of those who purify Themselves (from evil).

    Surah Taha, verse 20:76
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    (It was Our power that Made) the violent (unruly) Wind flow (tamely) for Solomon, To his order, to the land Which We had blessed: For We do know all things.

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:81
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily God will admit Those who believe and work Righteous deeds, to Gardens, Beneath which rivers flow: For God carries out All that He plans,

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:14
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    God will admit those Who believe and work righteous deeds, To Gardens beneath which Rivers flow: they shall be Adorned therein with bracelets Of gold and pearls; and Their garments there Will be of silk.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:23
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that God Has made subject to you (men) All that is on the earth, And the ships that sail Through the sea by His command? He withholds the sky (rain) From falling on the earth Except by His leave: For God is Most Kind And Most Merciful to man.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:65
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Blessed is He Who, If that were His Will, Could give thee better (things) Than those,—Gardens beneath which Rivers flow; and He could Give thee Palaces (secure To dwell in).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:10
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those who believe And work deeds of righteousness— To them shall We give A Home in Heaven,— Lofty mansions beneath which Flow rivers,—to dwell therein For aye;—an excellent reward For those who do (good)!—

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:58
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Among His Signs is this, That He sends the Winds, As heralds of Glad Tidings, Giving you a taste Of His (Grace and) Mercy,— That the ships may sail (Majestically) by His Command And that ye may seek Of His Bounty: in order That ye may be grateful.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:46
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that God merges Night into Day And He merges Day into Night; That He has subjected the sun, And the moon (to His Law), Each running its course For a term appointed; and That God is well acquainted With all that ye do?

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:29
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that The ships sail through The Ocean by the grace Of God?—that He may Show you of His Signs? Verily in this are Signs For all who constantly persevere And give thanks.

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

    He merges Night into Day, And He merges Day Into Night, and He has Subjected the sun and The moon (to His Law): Each one runs its course For a term appointed. Such is God your Lord: To Him belongs all Dominion. And those whom ye invoke Besides Him have not The least power.

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:13
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Sun Runs his course For a period determined For him: that is The decree of (Him), The Exalted in Might, The All-Knowing.

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:38
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then We subjected the Wind To his power, to flow Gently to his order, Whithersoever he willed,—

    Surah Sad, verse 38:36