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Quran Maqasid

دَفَعْ

دفع in the Quran

Meaning: Repel

دفع occurs 7 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
7
Verses
6
Surahs
6

دَفَعْ

Verb · 5 times

Meaning: Repel · Also translated as: defend, then deliver, you deliver

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱدْفَعْ ×2
  • ٱدْفَعُوا۟ ×1
  • فَٱدْفَعُوٓا۟ ×1
  • دَفَعْتُمْ ×1

دَفْع

Noun · 2 times

Meaning: repelling · Also translated as: Allah checks

Forms in the Quran

  • دَفْعُ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الدفع إذا عدي بإلى اقتضى معنى الإنالة، نحو قوله تعالى: فادفعوا إليهم أموالهم

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ولولا دفع الله الناس﴾ [البقرة: 251] الدفع إن عدي بإلى فمعناه الإنالة، كقوله: ﴿فادفعوا إليهم أموالهم﴾ [النساء: 6]. وإن عدي بعن فمعناه الحماية كقوله: ﴿إن الله يدافع عن الذين آمنوا﴾ [الحج: 38]، قبوله: ﴿ما له من دافع﴾ [الطور: 8] أي مانع وحام. وقرئ: ﴿دفع الله﴾ و ﴿دفاع الله﴾ تنبيها على المبالغة في الدفع عن خلقه…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root د ف ع

Verses with دفع

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    By God's will, They routed them; And David slew Goliath; And God gave him Power and wisdom And taught him Whatever (else) He willed, And did not God Check one set of people By means of another, The earth would indeed Be full of mischief: But God is full of bounty To all the worlds.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:251
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Hypocrites also. These were told: "Come, Fight in the way of God, Or (at least) drive (The foe from Your city)." They said: "Had we known How to fight, we should Certainly have followed you." They were that day Nearer to Unbelief Than to Faith, Saying with their lips What was not in their hearts. But God hath full knowledge Of all they conceal.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:167
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Make trial of orphans Until they reach the age Of marriage; if then ye find Sound judgment in them, Release their property to them; But consume it not wastefully, Nor in haste against their growing up. If the guardian is well-off, Let him claim no remuneration, But if he is poor, let him Have for himself what is Just and reasonable. When ye release their property To them, take witnesses In their presence: But all-sufficient Is God in taking account.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:6
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (They are) those who have Been expelled from their homes In defiance of right, (For no cause) except That they say," Lord Is God". Did not God Check one set of people By means of another, There would surely have been Pulled down monasteries, churches, Synagogues, and mosques, in which The name of God is commemorated In abundant measure. God will Certainly aid those who Aid His (cause);—for verily God is Full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (Able to enforce His Will).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:40
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Repel evil with that' Which is best: We are Well acquainted with The things they say.

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:96
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor can Goodness and Evil Be equal. Repel (Evil) With what is better: Then will he between whom And thee was hatred Become as it were Thy friend and intimate!

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:34