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Quran Maqasid

دُنْيا

دنيا in the Quran

Meaning: the world

دنيا occurs 115 times in 111 verses across 40 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
115
Verses
111
Surahs
40

دُنْيا

Noun · 115 times

Meaning: the world

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلدُّنْيَا ×115

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الدنو: القرب بالذات، أو بالحكم، ويستعمل في المكان والزمان والمنزلة. قال تعالى: ومن النخل من طلعها قنوان دانية

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الدال والنون والحرف المعتل أصل واحد يقاس بعضه على بعض، وهو المقاربة. ومن ذلك الدني، وهو القريب، من دنا يدنو. وسميت الدنيا لدنوها، والنسبة إليها دنياوي. والدني من الرجال: الضعيف الدون، وهو من ذاك لأنه قريب المأخذ والمنزلة. ودانيت بين الأمرين: قاربت بينهما. وهو ابن عمه دنيا ودنية. والدني: الدون، مهموز. يقال رجل دنيء،…

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Verses with دنيا

Verses 1–20 of 111

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    After this it is ye, the same people, Who slay among yourselves, And banish a party of you From their homes; assist (Their enemies) against them, In guilt and rancour; And if they come to you As captives, ye ransom them, Though it was not lawful For you to banish them. Then is it only a part of the Book That ye believe in, And do ye reject the rest? But what is the reward for those Among you who behave like this But disgrace in this life?— And on the Day of Judgment They shall be consigned To the most grievous penalty. For God is not unmindful Of what ye do.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:85
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    These are the people who buy The life of this world at the price Of the Hereafter: their penalty Shall not be lightened Nor shall they be helped.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:86
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And who is more unjust Than he who forbids That in places for the worship Of God, God's name should be Celebrated?—whose zeal Is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such Should themselves enter them Except in fear. For them There is nothing but disgrace In this world, and in the world To come, an exceeding torment.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:114
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And who turns away From the religion of Abraham But such as debase their souls With folly? Him We chose And rendered pure in this world: And he will be in the Hereafter In the ranks of the Righteous.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:130
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    So when ye have Accomplished your holy rites, Celebrate the praises of God, As ye used to celebrate The praises of your fathers,— Yea, with far more Heart and soul. There are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us (Thy bounties) in this world!" But they will have No portion in the Hereafter.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:200
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And there are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us Good in this world And good in the Hereafter, And defend us From the torment Of the Fire!"

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:201
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is the type of man Whose speech About this world's life May dazzle thee, And he calls God to witness About what is in his heart; Yet is he the most contentious Of enemies.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:204
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    The life of this world Is alluring to those Who reject faith, And they scoff at those Who believe. But the righteous Will be above them On the Day of Resurrection; For God bestows His abundance Without measure On whom He will.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:212
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee Concerning fighting In the Prohibited Month. Say: "Fighting therein Is a grave (offence); But graver is it In the sight of God To prevent access To the path of God, To deny Him, To prevent access To the Sacred Mosque, And drive out its members. Tumult and oppression Are worse than slaughter. Nor will they cease Fighting you until They turn you back From your faith If they can. And if any of you Turn back from their faith And die in unbelief, Their works will bear no fruit In this life And in the Hereafter; They will be Companions of the Fire And will abide therein.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:217
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Their bearings) on This life and the Hereafter. They ask thee Concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do Is what is for their good; If ye mix Their affairs with yours, They are your brethren; But God knows The man who means mischief From the man who means good. And if God had wished, He could have put you Into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:220
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Fair in the eyes of men Is the love of things they covet: Women and sons; Heaped-up hoards Of gold and silver; horses Branded (for blood and excellence); And (wealth of) cattle And well-tilled land. Such are the possessions Of this world's life; But in nearness to God Is the best of the goals (To return to).

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:14
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    They are those whose works Will bear no fruit In this world And in the Hereafter, Nor will they have Anyone to help.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:22
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! God giveth thee Glad tidings of a Word From Him: his name Will be Christ Jesus, The son of Mary, held in honour In this world and the Hereafter And of (the company of) those Nearest to God;

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:45
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them With terrible agony In this world and in the Hereafter, Nor will they have Anyone to help.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:56
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    What they spend In the life Of this (material) world May be likened to a Wind Which brings a nipping frost: It strikes and destroys the harvest Of men who have wronged Their own souls: it is not God That hath wronged them, but They wrong themselves.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:117
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor can a soul die Except by God's leave, The term being fixed As by writing. If any Do desire a reward In this life, We shall give it To him; and if any Do desire a reward In the Hereafter, We shall Give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward Those that (serve us with) gratitude.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:145
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God gave them A reward in this world, And the excellent reward Of the Hereafter. For God Loveth those who do good.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:148
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    God did indeed fulfil His promise to you When ye with His permission Were about to annihilate Your enemy,—until ye flinched And fell to disputing About the order, And disobeyed it After He brought you in sight (Of the Booty) which ye covet. Among you are some That hanker after this world And some that desire The Hereafter. Then did He Divert you from your foes In order to test you. But He forgave you: For God is full of grace To those who believe.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:152
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Every soul shall have A taste of death: And only on the Day Of Judgment shall you Be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved Far from the Fire And admitted to the Garden Will have attained The object (of Life): For the life of this world Is but goods and chattels Of deception.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:185
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Let those fight In the cause of God Who sell the life of this world For the Hereafter. To him who fighteth In the cause of God,— Whether he is slain Or gets victory Soon shall We give him A reward of great (value).

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:74