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راكِع

راكع in the Quran

Meaning: those who bow down

راكع occurs 8 times in 8 verses across 7 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
8
Verses
8
Surahs
7

راكِع

Noun · 8 times

Meaning: those who bow down · Also translated as: bowing, and those who bow

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلرَّٰكِعِينَ ×2
  • وَٱلرُّكَّعِ ×2
  • رَٰكِعُونَ ×1
  • ٱلرَّٰكِعُونَ ×1
  • رَاكِعًا ×1
  • رُكَّعًا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الركوع: الانحناء، فتارة يستعمل في الهيئة المخصوصة في الصلاة كما هي، وتارة في التواضع والتذلل، إما في العبادة، وإما في غيرها نحو: يا أيها الذين آمنوا اركعوا واسجدوا

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿واركعوا﴾ [البقرة: 43] أي صلوا. فعبر عن الكل بالبعض، وأصله التواضع والانحناء، قال: [من المنسرح]

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

Verses with راكع

Verses 1–8 of 8

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And be steadfast in prayer; Practise regular charity; And bow down your heads With those who bow down (in worship).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:43
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Remember We made the House A place of assembly for men And a place of safety; And take ye the Station Of Abraham as a place Of prayer; and We covenanted With Abraham and Ismā’īl, That they should sanctify My House for those who Compass it round, or use it As a retreat, or bow, or Prostrate themselves (therein In prayer).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:125
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, And bow down (in prayer) With those who bow down."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:43
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Your (real) friends are (No less than) God, His Apostle, and the (Fellowship Of) Believers,—those who Establish regular prayers And regular charity, And they bow Down humbly (in worship).

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:55
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those that turn (to God) In repentance; that serve Him, And praise Him; that wander In devotion to the Cause of God; That bow down and prostrate themselves In prayer; that enjoin good And forbid evil; and observe The limits set by God;— (These do rejoice). So proclaim The glad tidings to the Believers.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:112
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! We gave the site, To Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (Saying): "Associate not anything (In worship) with Me; And sanctify My House For those who compass it round, Or stand up, Or bow, or prostrate themselves (Therein in prayer).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:26
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    (David) said: "He has Undoubtedly wronged thee In demanding thy (single) ewe To be added to his (flock Of) ewes: truly many Are the Partners (in business) Who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe And work deeds of righteousness, And how few are they?"… And David gathered that we Had tried him: he asked Forgiveness of his Lord, Fell down, bowing (In prostration), and turned (To God in repentance).

    Surah Sad, verse 38:24
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Muhammad is the Apostle Of God; and those who are With him are strong Against Unbelievers, (but) Compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow And prostrate themselves (In prayer), seeking Grace From God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their Marks, (being) the traces Of their prostration. This is their similitude In the Taurāt; And their similitude In the Gospel is: Like a seed which sends Forth its blade, then Makes it strong; it then Becomes thick, and it stands On its own stem, (filling) The sowers with wonder And delight. As a result, It fills the Unbelievers With rage at them. God has promised those Among them who believe And do righteous deeds Forgiveness, And a great Reward.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:29