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Quran Maqasid

جَزاء

جزاء in the Quran

Meaning: recompense

جزاء occurs 42 times in 39 verses across 25 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
42
Verses
39
Surahs
25

جَزاء

Noun · 42 times

Meaning: recompense · Also translated as: reward, their reward, then penalty, a reward

Forms in the Quran

  • جَزَآءُ ×26
  • جَزَآؤُهُمْ ×5
  • جَزَٰٓؤُا۟ ×3
  • جَزَٰٓؤُهُۥٓ ×3
  • فَجَزَآؤُهُۥ ×1
  • فَجَزَآءٌ ×1
  • جَزَآؤُكُمْ ×1
  • وَجَزَٰٓؤُا۟ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قوله تعالى: ﴿لا تجزي نفس عن نفس شيئا﴾ [البقرة: 48] أي لا تغني ولا تقضي ولا تنوب، كله بمعنى. وفي الحديث: "يجزيك ولا يجزي أحدا" "ويجزيك من هذا الأمر الأقل أن تقضي وتنوب".

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي

الجيم والزاء والياء: قيام الشيء مقام غيره ومكافأته إياه. يقال جزيت فلانا أجزيه جزاء، وجازيته مجازاة. وهذا رجل جازيك من رجل،

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ج ز ي

Verses with جزاء

Verses 21–39 of 39

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is their reward, Hell; because they rejected Faith, and took My Signs And My Messengers By way of jest.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:106
  2. 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
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Is that best, or The eternal Garden, promised To the righteous? For them, That is a reward as well As a goal (of attainment).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:15
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now no person knows What delights of the eye Are kept hidden (in reserve) For them—as a reward For their (good) Deeds.

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:17
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is not your wealth Nor your sons, that will Bring you nearer to Us In degree: but only Those who believe and work Righteousness—these are The ones for whom there is A multiplied Reward For their deeds, while Secure they (reside) In the dwellings on high!

    Surah Saba, verse 34:37
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    They shall have all That they wish for, In the presence of their Lord: Such is the reward Of those who do good:

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:34
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such is the requital Of the enemies of God,— The Fire: therein will be For them the Eternal Home: A (fit) requital, for That they were wont To reject Our Signs.

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:28
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    The recompense for an injury Is an injury equal thereto (In degree): but if a person Forgives and makes reconciliation, His reward is due From God: for (God) Loveth not those who Do wrong.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:40
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such shall be Companions Of the Garden, dwelling Therein (for aye): a recompense For their (good) deeds.

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:14
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then will he be rewarded With a reward complete;

    Surah An-Najm, verse 53:41
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    She floats under our eyes (And care): a recompense To one who had been Rejected (with scorn)!

    Surah Al-Qamar, verse 54:14
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is there any Reward For Good-other than Good?

    Surah Ar-Rahman, verse 55:60
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    A Reward for the Deeds Of their past (Life).

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:24
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    The end of both will be That they will go Into the Fire, dwelling Therein for ever. Such is the reward Of the wrong-doers.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:17
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Saying), "We feed you For the sake of God alone: No reward do we desire From you, nor thanks.

    Surah Al-Insan, verse 76:9
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Verily this is a Reward For you, and your Endeavour Is accepted and recognised."

    Surah Al-Insan, verse 76:22
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    A fitting recompense (For them).

    Surah An-Naba, verse 78:26
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Recompense from thy Lord, A Gift, (amply) sufficient,—

    Surah An-Naba, verse 78:36
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their reward is with God: Gardens of Eternity, Beneath which rivers flow; They will dwell therein For ever; God well pleased With them, and they with Him; All this for such as Fear their Lord and Cherisher.

    Surah Al-Bayyinah, verse 98:8