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Quran Maqasid

سَماء

سماء in the Quran

Meaning: the heavens

سماء occurs 310 times in 297 verses across 76 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
310
Verses
297
Surahs
76

سَماء

Noun · 310 times

Meaning: the heavens · Also translated as: the sky, the heaven, and the sky, heavens

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ ×182
  • ٱلسَّمَآءِ ×109
  • وَٱلسَّمَآءَ ×9
  • سَمَٰوَٰتٍ ×4
  • وَٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتُ ×3
  • وَيَٰسَمَآءُ ×1
  • سَمَٰوَاتٍ ×1
  • سَمَآءٍ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

سماء كل شيء: أعلاه، قال الشاعر في وصف فرس:244-وأحمر كالديباج أما سماؤه ... فريا وأما أرضه فمحول

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ثم استوى إلى السماء﴾ [البقرة: 29]. السماء كل ما علاك فأظلك من سقف ونحوه. وعليه قوله تعالى: ﴿وجعلنا السماء سقفا محفوظا﴾ [الأنبياء: 32] ولفظها مفرد والمراد به جمع بدليل قوله: ﴿فسواهن﴾ [البقرة: 29]. وهمزتها عن واو لأنها من سما يسموا أي ارتفع. ويجمع تكسيرا على أسمية نحو كساء وأكسية. وقيل: للسحاب سماء…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
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Verses with سماء

Verses 201–220 of 297

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O God! Creator of the heavens And the earth! Knower of all that is Hidden and open! It is Thou that wilt Judge between Thy Servants In those matters about which They have differed."

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:46
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Him belong the keys Of the heavens And the earth: And those who reject The Signs of God,— It is they who will Be in loss.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:63
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    No just estimate Have they made of God, Such as is due to Him: On the Day of Judgment The whole of the earth Will be but His handful, And the heavens will be Rolled up in His right hand: Glory to Him! High is He above The Partners they attribute To Him!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:67
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Trumpet will (just) Be sounded, when all That are in the heavens And on earth will swoon, Except such as it will Please God (to exempt). Then will a second one Be sounded, when, behold, They will be standing And looking on!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:68
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    He it is Who showeth You His Signs, and sendeth Down Sustenance for you From the sky: but only Those receive admonition Who turn (to God).

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:13
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "The ways and means Of (reaching) the heavens, And that I may mount up To the God of Moses: But as far as I am concerned, I think (Moses) is a liar!" Thus was made alluring, In Pharaoh's eyes, The evil of his deeds, And he was hindered From the Path; and the plot Of Pharaoh led to nothing But perdition (for him).

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:37
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Assuredly the creation Of the heavens And the earth Is a greater (matter) Than the creation of men: Yet most men understand not.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:57
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who has Made for you the earth As a resting place, And the sky as a canopy, And has given you shape— And made your shapes Beautiful,—and has provided For you Sustenance, Of things pure and good;— Such is God your Lord. So Glory to God, The Lord of the Worlds!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:64
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Moreover He comprehended In His design the sky, And it had been (as) smoke: He said to it And to the earth: "Come ye together, Willingly or unwillingly." They said: "We do come (Together), in willing obedience."

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:11
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    So he completed them As seven firmaments In two Days, and He Assigned to each heaven Its duty and command. And We adorned The lower heaven With lights, and (provided it) With guard. Such Is the Decree of (Him) The Exalted in Might, Full of knowledge.

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:12
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Him belongs all That is in the heavens And on earth: and He Is Most High, Most Great.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:4
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    The heavens are almost Rent asunder from above them (By His Glory): And the angels celebrate The Praises of their Lord, And pray for forgiveness For (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily God is He, The Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:5
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    (He is) the Creator Of the heavens and The earth: He has made For you pairs From among yourselves, And pairs among cattle: By this means does He Multiply you: there is nothing Whatever like unto Him, And He is the One That hears and sees (all things).

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:11
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Him belong the keys Of the heavens and the earth: He enlarges and restricts. The Sustenance to whom He will: for He knows Full well all things.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:12
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And among His Signs Is the creation of The heavens and the earth, And the living creatures That He has scattered Through them: and He Has power to gather them Together when He wills.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:29
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongs the dominion Of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills (And plans). He bestows (Children) male or female According to His Will (and Plan),

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:49
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Way of God, To Whom belongs Whatever is in the heavens And whatever is on earth. Behold (how) all affairs Tend towards God!

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:53
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    If thou wert To question them, "Who created The heavens and the earth?" They would be sure to reply, "They were created by (Him), The Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge";—

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:9
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    That sends down (From time to time) Rain from the sky In due measure;— And We raise to life Therewith a land that is Dead; even so will ye Be raised (from the dead);—

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:11
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Glory to the Lord Of the heavens and the earth, The Lord of the Throne (Of Authority)! (He is Free) from the things They attribute (to Him)!

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:82