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Quran Maqasid

حَرْب

حرب in the Quran

Meaning: the war

حرب occurs 4 times in 4 verses across 4 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
4
Verses
4
Surahs
4

حَرْب

Noun · 4 times

Meaning: the war · Also translated as: of a war, of [the] war

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْحَرْبِ ×2
  • بِحَرْبٍ ×1
  • لِّلْحَرْبِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الحرب معروف، والحرب: السلب في الحرب ثم قد سمي كل سلب حربا، قال:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الحرب: مصدر حرب أي قاتل، إلا أن العرب أنثتها؛ قال تعالى: ﴿حتى تضع الحرب أوزارها﴾ [محمد:4] وقال الشاعر: [من المتقارب]

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

Verses with حرب

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye do it not, Take notice of war From God and His Apostle: But if ye turn back, Ye shall have Your capital sums: Deal not unjustly, And ye shall not Be dealt with unjustly.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:279
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews say: "God's hand Is tied up." Be their hands Tied up and be they accursed For the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands Are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (Of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that Cometh to thee from God Increaseth in most of them Their obstinate rebellion And blasphemy. Amongst them We have placed enmity And hatred till the Day Of Judgment. Every time They kindle the fire of war, God doth extinguish it; But they (ever) strive To do mischief on earth. And God loveth not Those who do mischief.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:64
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye gain the mastery Over them in war, Disperse, with them, those Who follow them, That they may remember.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:57
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore, when ye meet The Unbelievers (in fight), Smite at their necks; At length, when ye have Thoroughly subdued them, Bind a bond Firmly (on them): thereafter (Is the time for) either Generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down Its burdens. Thus (are ye Commanded): but if it Had been God's Will, He could certainly have exacted Retribution from them (Himself); But (He lets you fight) In order to test you, Some with others. But those who are slain In the way of God, He will never let Their deeds be lost.

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:4