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Quran Maqasid

ذَكَرَ

ذكر in the Quran

Meaning: and remember

ذكر occurs 196 times in 180 verses across 60 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
196
Verses
180
Surahs
60

ذَكَرَ

Verb · 84 times

Meaning: and remember · Also translated as: Remember, then remember, be mentioned, So remember Me

Forms in the Quran

  • وَٱذْكُر ×15
  • وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ×13
  • ٱذْكُرُوا۟ ×9
  • فَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ×7
  • ذُكِرَ ×6
  • يُذْكَرَ ×5
  • يَذْكُرُونَ ×5
  • وَذَكَرَ ×3

ذِكْر

Noun · 76 times

Meaning: as you remember · Also translated as: remembrance, and the Reminder

Forms in the Quran

  • ذِكْرِ ×25
  • ٱلذِّكْرُ ×14
  • ذِكْرًا ×10
  • ذِكْرِى ×5
  • لِلذِّكْرِ ×4
  • بِذِكْرِ ×3
  • ذِكْرِنَا ×2
  • لَذِكْرٌ ×2

ذُكِّرَ

Verb · 18 times

Meaning: they were reminded · Also translated as: then will remind

Forms in the Quran

  • ذُكِّرُوا۟ ×7
  • فَذَكِّرْ ×4
  • وَذَكِّرْ ×2
  • ذُكِّرَ ×2
  • فَتُذَكِّرَ ×1
  • وَذَكِّرْهُم ×1
  • ذُكِّرْتُم ×1

ذَكَر

Noun · 18 times

Meaning: the male · Also translated as: male

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلذَّكَرُ ×5
  • ذَكَرٍ ×5
  • ءَآلذَّكَرَيْنِ ×2
  • لِلذَّكَرِ ×1
  • فَلِلذَّكَرِ ×1
  • لِّذُكُورِنَا ×1
  • ٱلذُّكْرَانَ ×1
  • ٱلذُّكُورَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الذكر: تارة يقال ويراد به هيئة للنفس بها يمكن للإنسان أن يحفظ ما يقتنيه من المعرفة، وهو كالحفظ إلا أن الحفظ يقال اعتبارا بإحرازه، والذكر يقال اعتبارا باستحضاره، وتارة يقال لحضور الشيء القلب أو القول، ولذلك قيل:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ولذكر الله أكبر﴾ [العنكبوت: 45] قيل: هو التسبيح والتهليل ونحوه. وقيل: بل هو الكلام في العلم كقولك: هذا حلال وهذا حرام. وقيل: معناه ولذكر الله عبده أكبر من ذكر العبد ربه. قوله تعالى: ﴿وإنه لذكر لك ولقومك﴾ [الزخرف: 44] أي شرفك وشرفهم، وذلك أنه نزل بلغتهم، وتشريفه لك أكبر من حيث نزل عليك خصوصا، ولذلك أفرده…

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

Verses with ذكر

Verses 61–80 of 180

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And before thee also The apostles We sent Were but men, to whom We granted inspiration: if ye Realise this not, ask of those Who possess the Message.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:43
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (We sent them) with Clear Signs And Books of dark prophecies; And We have sent down Unto thee (also) the Message; That thou mayest explain clearly To men what is sent For them, and that they May give thought.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:44
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whoever works righteousness, Man or woman, and has Faith, Verily, to him will We give A new Life, a life That is good and pure, and We Will bestow on such their reward According to the best Of their actions.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:97
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We put coverings Over their hearts (and minds) Lest they should understand The Qur-ān, and deafness Into their ears: when thou Dost commemorate thy Lord— And Him alone—in the Qur-ān, They turn on their backs, Fleeing (from the Truth).

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:46
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Without adding, "So please God!" And call thy Lord to mind When thou forgettest, and say, "I hope that my Lord Will guide me ever closer (Even) than this To the right road."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:24
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And keep thy soul content With those who call On their Lord morning And evening, seeking His Face; and let not Thine eyes pass beyond them, Seeking the pomp and glitter Of this Life; nor obey Any whose heart We Have permitted to neglect The remembrance of Us, One who follows his own Desires, whose case has Gone beyond all bounds.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:28
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And who doth more wrong Than one who is reminded Of the Signs of his Lord, But turns away from them, Forgetting the (deeds) which his hands Have sent forth? Verily We Have set veils over their hearts Lest they should understand this, and over their ears, deafness. If thou callest them To guidance, even then Will they never accept guidance.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:57
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    He replied: "Sawest thou (What happened) when we Betook ourselves to the rock? I did indeed forget (About) the Fish: none but Satan made me forget To tell (you) about it: It took its course through The sea in a marvellous way!"

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:63
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    The other said: "If then Thou wouldst follow me, Ask me no questions About anything until I Myself speak to thee Concerning it."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:70
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee concerning Ẓul-qarnain. Say, "I will rehearse to you Something of his story."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:83
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Unbelievers) whose eyes Had been under a veil From Remembrance of Me, And who had been unable Even to hear.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:101
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (This is) a recital Of the Mercy of thy Lord To His servant Zakarīya.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:2
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Relate in the Book (The story of) Mary, When she withdrew From her family To a place in the East.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:16
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Also) mention in the Book (The story of) Abraham: He was a man of Truth, A prophet.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:41
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Also mention in the Book (The story of) Moses: For he was specially chosen, And he was an apostle (And) a prophet.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:51
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Also mention in the Book (The story of) Ismā‘īl He was (strictly) true To what he promised, And he was an apostle (And) a prophet.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:54
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Also mention in the Book The case of Idrīs He was a man of truth (And sincerity), (and) a prophet:

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:56
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    But does not man Call to mind that We Created him before Out of nothing?

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:67
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Verily, I am God: There is no god but I: So serve thou Me (only), And establish regular prayer For celebrating My praise.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:14
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And remember Thee Without stint:

    Surah Taha, verse 20:34