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Quran Maqasid

سَأَلَ

سأل in the Quran

Meaning: They ask you

سأل occurs 106 times in 96 verses across 42 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
106
Verses
96
Surahs
42

سَأَلَ

Verb · 106 times

Meaning: They ask you · Also translated as: you will be asked, you ask, ask you, Ask

Forms in the Quran

  • أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ ×11
  • يَسْـَٔلُونَكَ ×9
  • سَأَلْتَهُمْ ×7
  • وَيَسْـَٔلُونَكَ ×6
  • تُسْـَٔلُونَ ×5
  • يُسْـَٔلُ ×5
  • يَسْـَٔلُونَ ×4
  • فَسْـَٔلِ ×4

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السين والهمزة واللام كلمة واحدة. يقال سأل يسأل سؤالا ومسألة. ورجل سؤلة: كثير السؤال.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

سأل يسأل سؤالا وسآلة ومسألة وتسآلا وسألة قال أبو ذؤيب:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root س أ ل

Verses with سأل

Verses 1–20 of 96

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember ye said: "O Moses! we cannot endure One kind of food (always); So beseech thy Lord for us To produce for us of what the earth Groweth,—its pot-herbs, and cucumbers, Its garlic, lentils, and onions." He said: "Will ye exchange The better for the worse? Go ye down to any town," And ye shall find what ye want!" They were covered with humiliation And misery; they drew On themselves the wrath of God. This because they went on Rejecting the Signs of God And slaying His Messengers Without just cause. This because they rebelled And went on transgressing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:61
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Would ye question Your Apostle as Moses Was questioned of old? But whoever changeth From Faith to Unbelief, Hath strayed without doubt From the even way.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:108
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily We have sent thee In truth as a bearer Of glad tidings and a warner: But of thee no question Shall be asked of the Companions Of the Blazing Fire.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:119
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    That was a People that hath Passed away. They shall reap The fruit of what they did, And ye of what ye do! Of their merits There is no question in your case!

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:134
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    That was a people that hath Passed away. They shall reap The fruit of what they did, And ye of what ye do! Of their merits There is no question in your case:

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:141
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    When My servants Ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed Close (to them): I listen To the prayer of every Suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call, And believe in Me: That they may walk In the right way.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:186
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee Concerning the New Moons. Say: They are but signs To mark fixed periods of time In (the affairs of) men, And for Pilgrimage. It is no virtue if ye enter Your houses from the back: It is virtue if ye fear God. Enter houses Through the proper doors: And fear God: That ye may prosper.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:189
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ask the Children of Israel How many Clear (Signs) We have sent them. But if any one, After God's favour Has come to him, Substitutes (something else), God is strict in punishment.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:211
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee What they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever Ye spend that is good, Is for parents and kindred And orphans And those in want And for wayfarers. And whatever ye do That is good,—God Knoweth it well.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:215
  10. 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
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee Concerning wine and gambling. Say: "In them is great sin, And some profit, for men; But the sin is greater Than the profit." They ask thee how much They are to spend; Say: "What is beyond Your needs." Thus doth God Make clear to you His Signs: in order that Ye may consider—

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:219
  12. 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
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee Concerning women's courses. Say: They are A hurt and a pollution: So keep away from women In their courses, and do not Approach them until They are clean. But when they have Purified themselves, Ye may approach them In any manner, time, or place Ordained for you by God. For God loves those Who turn to Him constantly And He loves those Who keep themselves pure and clean,

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:222
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Charity is) for those In need, who, in God's cause Are restricted (from travel), And cannot move about In the land, seeking (For trade or work): The ignorant man thinks, Because of their modesty, That they are free from want. Thou shalt know them By their (unfailing) mark: They beg not importunately From all and sundry. And whatever of good Ye give, be assured God knoweth it well.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:273
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And in no wise covet Those things in which God Hath bestowed His gifts More freely on some of you Than on others: to men Is allotted what they earn, And to women what they earn: But ask God of His bounty. For God hath full knowledge Of all things.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:32
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    The People of the Book Ask thee to cause A book to descend to them From heaven: indeed They asked Moses For an even greater (Miracle), for they said: "Show us God in public," But they were dazed For their presumption, With thunder and lightning. Yet they worshipped the calf Even after Clear Signs Had come to them; Even so We forgave them; And gave Moses manifest Proofs of authority.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:153
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thee what is Lawful to them (as food) Say: Lawful unto you Are (all) things good and pure: And what ye have taught Your trained hunting animals (To catch) in the manner Directed to you by God: Eat what they catch for you, But pronounce the name Of God over it: and fear God; for God is swift In taking account.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:4
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Ask not questions About things which, If made plain to you, May cause you trouble. But if ye ask about things When the Qur-ān is being Revealed, they will be Made plain to you, God will forgive those: For God is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:101
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Some people before you Did ask such questions, And on that account Lost their faith.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:102
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those were the (prophets) Who received God's guidance: Copy the guidance they received; Say: "No reward for this Do I ask of you: This is no less than A Message for the nations."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:90