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ساحِر

ساحر in the Quran

Meaning: the magicians

ساحر occurs 22 times in 21 verses across 8 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
22
Verses
21
Surahs
8

ساحِر

Noun · 22 times

Meaning: the magicians · Also translated as: a magician, surely a magician, magician, [two] magicians

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلسَّحَرَةُ ×8
  • سَٰحِرٍ ×6
  • لَسَٰحِرٌ ×3
  • ٱلسَّاحِرُ ×2
  • ٱلسَّٰحِرُونَ ×1
  • لَسَٰحِرَٰنِ ×1
  • سَاحِرٌ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السحر : طرف الحلقوم، والرئة، وقيل:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿يعلمون الناس السحر﴾ [البقرة: 102] السحر على أضرب: ضرب بخداع وتخييلات لا حقيقة لها، كما يفعله تعض المشعبذة من صرف الأبصار عن حقائق الأشياء كخفة يد وسرعة صناعة. قيل ومنه سحرة فرعون إذا جاء في التفسير أنهم جعلوا تحت العصي والحبال زئبقا يمشيها. وعليه قوله تعالى: ﴿سحروا أعين الناس واسترهبوهم﴾ [الأعراف: 116]…

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

Verses with ساحر

Verses 1–20 of 21

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said the Chiefs of the people Of Pharaoh: "This is indeed A sorcerer well-versed.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:109
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And bring up to thee All (our) sorcerers well-versed.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:112
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    So there came The sorcerers to Pharaoh: They said, "Of course We shall have a (suitable) Reward if we win!"

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:113
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    But the sorcerers fell down Prostrate in adoration,

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:120
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is it a matter Of wonderment to men That We have sent Our inspiration to a man From among themselves?— That he should warn mankind (Of their danger), and give The good news to the Believers That they have before their Lord The lofty rank of Truth. (But) say the Unbelievers: "This is indeed An evident sorcerer!"

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:2
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said Moses: "Say ye (this) About the Truth when It hath (actually) reached you? Is sorcery (like) this? But sorcerers will not prosper."

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:77
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said Pharaoh: "Bring me Every sorcerer well versed."

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:79
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    When the sorcerers came, Moses said to them: "Throw ye what ye (wish) To throw!"

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:80
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "These two Are certainly (expert) magicians: Their object is to drive you Out from your land With their magic, and To do away with your Most cherished institutions.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:63
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Throw that which is In thy right hand: Quickly will it swallow up That which they have faked What they have faked Is but a magician's trick: And the magician thrives not, (No matter) where he goes."

    Surah Taha, verse 20:69
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    So the magicians were Thrown down to prostration: They said, "We believe In the Lord of Aaron and Moses".

    Surah Taha, verse 20:70
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Pharaoh) said to the Chiefs Around him: "This is indeed A sorcerer well-versed:

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:34
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    So the sorcerers were got Together for the appointment Of a day well-known,

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:38
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    "That we may follow The sorcerers (in religion) If they win?"

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:40
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    So when the sorcerers arrived, They said to Pharaoh: "Of course—shall we have A (suitable) reward If we win?"

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:41
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then did the sorcerers Fall down, prostrate in adoration,

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:46
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    So they wonder That a Warner has come To them from among themselves! And the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer Telling lies!

    Surah Sad, verse 38:4
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Pharaoh, Hāmān, And Qārūn; but they Called (him) "a sorcerer Telling lies!"…

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:24
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they said, "O thou Sorcerer! Invoke thy Lord For us according to His covenant with thee; For we shall truly Accept guidance."

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:49
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    But (Pharaoh) turned back With his Chiefs, and said, "A sorcerer, or One possessed!"

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:39