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Quran Maqasid

حُجَّة

حجة in the Quran

Meaning: any argument

حجة occurs 7 times in 7 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
7
Surahs
5

حُجَّة

Noun · 7 times

Meaning: any argument · Also translated as: their argument, Our argument, the argument, argument

Forms in the Quran

  • حُجَّةٌ ×3
  • حُجَّتُهُمْ ×2
  • حُجَّتُنَآ ×1
  • ٱلْحُجَّةُ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

أصل الحج القصد للزيارة، قال الشاعر:103-يحجون بيت الزبرقان المعصفرا

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قال تعالى: ﴿ولله على الناس حج البيت﴾ [آل عمران: 97] الحج والحج فتحا وكسرا مصدران لحج أي قصد. وقد قرئ بهما في السبع. وقيل: المفتوح مصدر والمكسور الاسم. وأصل الحج لغة القصد، وجعل في الشرع قصدا مخصوصا لمكان مخصوص في زمان مخصوص على هيئات مخصوصة حسبما بيناها في "الأحكام".

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

Verses with حجة

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    So from whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in the direction Of the Sacred Mosque; And wheresoever ye are, Turn your face thither: That there be no ground Of dispute against you Among the people, Except those of them that are Bent on wickedness; so fear Them not, but fear Me; And that I may complete My favours on you, and ye May (consent to) be guided;

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:150
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Apostles who gave good news As well as warning, That mankind, after (the coming) Of the apostles, should have No plea against God: For God is Exalted in Power, Wise.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:165
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    That was the reasoning About Us, which We gave to Abraham (To use) against his people: We raise whom We will, Degree after degree: For thy Lord is full Of wisdom and knowledge.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:83
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "With God is the argument That reaches home: if it had Been His Will, He could Indeed have guided you all."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:149
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now then, for that (reason), Call (them to the Faith), And stand steadfast As thou art commanded, Nor follow thou their vain Desires; but say: "I believe In the Book which God has sent down; And I am commanded To judge justly between you. God is our Lord And your Lord. For us (Is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you For your deeds. There is No contention between us And you. God will Bring us together, And to Him is (Our) final goal.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:15
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those who dispute Concerning God after He Has been accepted,— Futile is their dispute In the sight of Their Lord: on them Is Wrath, and for them Will be a Penalty Terrible.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:16
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, Their argument is nothing But this: they say, "Bring (Back) our forefathers, if What ye say is true!"

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:25