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Quran Maqasid

خاضُ

خاض in the Quran

Meaning: they engage

خاض occurs 9 times in 7 verses across 6 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
9
Verses
7
Surahs
6

خاضُ

Verb · 9 times

Meaning: they engage · Also translated as: converse vainly, engage, conversing, and you indulge

Forms in the Quran

  • يَخُوضُوا۟ ×4
  • نَخُوضُ ×2
  • يَخُوضُونَ ×1
  • وَخُضْتُمْ ×1
  • خَاضُوٓا۟ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الخوض: هو الشروع في الماء والمرور فيه، ويستعار في الأمور، وأكثر ما ورد في القرآن ورد فيما يذم الشروع فيه، نحو قوله تعالى: ولئن سألتهم ليقولن: إنما كنا نخوض ونلعب

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الخاء والواو والضاد أصل واحد يدل على توسط شيء ودخول. يقال خضت الماء وغيره. وتخاوضوا في الحديث والأمر، أي تفاوضوا وتداخل كلامهم.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root خ و ض

Verses with خاض

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Already has He sent you Word in the Book, that when Ye hear the Signs of God Held in defiance and ridicule, Ye are not to sit with them Unless they turn to a different Theme: if ye did, ye would be Like them. For God will Collect the Hypocrites and those Who defy Faith—all in Hell;—

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:140
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    When thou seest men Engaged in vain discourse About Our Signs, turn Away from them unless They turn to a different Theme. If Satan ever Makes thee forget, then After recollection, sit not Thou in the company Of those who do wrong.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:68
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    If thou dost question them, They declare (with emphasis): "We were only talking idly And in play." Say: "Was it At God, and His Signs, And His Apostle, that ye Were mocking?"

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:65
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    As in the case of those Before you: they were Mightier than you in power, And more flourishing in wealth And children. They had Their enjoyment of their portion: And ye have of yours, as did Those before you; and ye Indulge in idle talk As they did. They!— Their works are fruitless In this world and in the Hereafter, And they will lose (All spiritual good).

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:69
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    So leave them to babble And play (with vanities) Until they meet that Day, Of theirs, which they Have been promised.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:83
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So leave them To plunge in vain talk And play about, Until they encounter That Day of theirs which They have been promised!—

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:42
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "But we used to talk Vanities with vain talkers;

    Surah Al-Muddaththir, verse 74:45