سَعَى
Verb · 20 timesMeaning: running · Also translated as: he strives, strive, striving, and strives
Forms in the Quran
- يَسْعَىٰ ×6
- سَعَىٰ ×3
- تَسْعَىٰ ×3
- وَسَعَىٰ ×2
- وَيَسْعَوْنَ ×2
- سَعَوْا۟ ×1
- سَعَوْ ×1
- يَسْعَوْنَ ×1
سَعَى
سعى in the Quran
Meaning: running
سعى occurs 20 times in 20 verses across 14 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.
- Occurrences
- 20
- Verses
- 20
- Surahs
- 14
- Root
- س ع ي
Its root in the classical dictionaries
السعي: المشي السريع، وهو دون العدو، ويستعمل للجد في الأمر، خيرا كان أو شرا، قال تعالى: وسعى في خرابها
Verses with سعى
Verses 1–20 of 20
- 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 - Each word opens its meaning.
When he turns his back, His aim everywhere Is to spread mischief Through the earth and destroy Crops and cattle. But God loveth not mischief.
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:205 - Each word opens its meaning.
The punishment of those Who wage war against God And His Apostle, and strive With might and main For mischief through the land Is: execution, or crucifixion, Or the cutting off of hands And feet from opposite sides, Or exile from the land: That is their disgrace In this world, and A heavy punishment is theirs In the Hereafter;
Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:33 - Each word opens its meaning.
The Jews say: "God's hand Is tied up." Be their hands Tied up and be they accursed For the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands Are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (Of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that Cometh to thee from God Increaseth in most of them Their obstinate rebellion And blasphemy. Amongst them We have placed enmity And hatred till the Day Of Judgment. Every time They kindle the fire of war, God doth extinguish it; But they (ever) strive To do mischief on earth. And God loveth not Those who do mischief.
Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:64 - Each word opens its meaning.
Those who do wish For the (things of) the Hereafter, And strive therefor With all due striving, And have Faith,— They are the ones Whose striving is acceptable (To God).
Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:19 - Each word opens its meaning.
"Verily the Hour is coming— My design is to keep it Hidden—for every soul To receive its reward By the measure of Its Endeavour.
Surah Taha, verse 20:15 - Each word opens its meaning.
He threw it, and behold! It was a snake, Active in motion.
Surah Taha, verse 20:20 - Each word opens its meaning.
He said, "Nay, throw ye First!" Then behold Their ropes and their rods— So it seemed to him On account of their magic— Began to be in lively motion!
Surah Taha, verse 20:66 - Each word opens its meaning.
"But those who strive Against Our Signs, to frustrate Them,—they will be Companions of the Fire."
Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:51 - Each word opens its meaning.
And there came a man, Running, from the furthest end Of the City. He said: "O Moses! the Chiefs Are taking counsel together About thee, to slay thee: So get thee away, for I Do give thee sincere advice."
Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:20 - Each word opens its meaning.
But those who strive Against Our Signs, to frustrate Them,—for such will be A Penalty,—a Punishment Most humiliating.
Surah Saba, verse 34:5 - Each word opens its meaning.
Those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, Will be given over Into Punishment.
Surah Saba, verse 34:38 - Each word opens its meaning.
Then there came running, From the farthest part Of the City, a man, Saying, "O my People! Obey the apostles:
Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:20 - Each word opens its meaning.
That man can have nothing But what he strives for;
Surah An-Najm, verse 53:39 - Each word opens its meaning.
One Day shalt thou see The believing men and The believing women— How their Light runs Forward before them And by their right hands: (Their greeting will be): "Good News for you this Day! Gardens beneath which How rivers! To dwell therein for aye! This is indeed The highest Achievement!
Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:12 - Each word opens its meaning.
O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed To prayer on Friday (The Day of Assembly), Hasten earnestly to the Remembrance Of God, and leave off Business (and traffic): That is best for you If ye but knew!
Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 62:9 - Each word opens its meaning.
O ye who believe! Turn to God With sincere repentance: In the hope that Your Lord will remove From you your ills And admit you to Gardens Beneath which Rivers flow,— The Day that God Will not permit To be humiliated The Prophet and those Who believe with him. Their Light will run Forward before them And by their right hands, While they say, "Our Lord! Perfect our Light for us, And grant us Forgiveness: For Thou hast power Over all things."
Surah At-Tahrim, verse 66:8 - Each word opens its meaning.
Further, he turned his back, Striving hard (against God).
Surah An-Nazi'at, verse 79:22 - Each word opens its meaning.
The Day when Man Shall remember (all) That he strove for,
Surah An-Nazi'at, verse 79:35 - Each word opens its meaning.
But as to him who came To thee striving earnestly,
Surah 'Abasa, verse 80:8