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Quran Maqasid

جَهْد

جهد in the Quran

Meaning: strongest

جهد occurs 6 times in 6 verses across 6 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
6
Verses
6
Surahs
6

جَهْد

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: strongest · Also translated as: strong

Forms in the Quran

  • جَهْدَ ×5

جُهْد

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: their effort

Forms in the Quran

  • جُهْدَهُمْ ×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 جهد

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And those who believe Will say: "Are these The men who swore Their strongest oaths by God, That they were with you?" All that they do Will be in vain, And they will fall Into (nothing but) ruin.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:53
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    They swear their strongest Oaths by God, that if A (special) Sign came To them, by it they would Believe. Say: "Certainly (All) Signs are in the power Of God: but what will Make you (Muslims) realise That (even) if (special) Signs Came, they will not believe."?

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:109
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who slander such Of the Believers as give themselves Freely to (deeds of) charity, As well as such as can find Nothing to give except The fruits of their labour,— And throw ridicule on them,— God will throw back Their ridicule on them: And they shall have A grievous penalty.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:79
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    They swear their strongest oaths By God, that God will not Raise up those who die Nay, but it is a promise (Binding) on Him in truth: But most among mankind Realise it not.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:38
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    They swear their strongest oaths By God that, if only thou Wouldst command them, they Would leave (their homes). Say: "Swear ye not; Obedience is (more) reasonable; Verily, God is well acquainted With all that ye do."

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:53
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    They swore their strongest oaths By God that if a warner Came to them, they would Follow his guidance better Than any (other) of the Peoples: But when a warner came To them, it has only Increased their flight (From righteousness),—

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:42