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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 81–100 of 297

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Of God, to Whom do belong All things in the heavens And on earth! But alas for the Unbelievers For a terrible Penalty (Their Unfaith will bring them)!—

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:2
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their apostles said: "Is there A doubt about God, The Creator of the heavens And the earth? It is He Who invites you, in order That He may forgive you Your sins and give you Respite for a term appointed!" They said: "Ah! ye are No more than human, Like ourselves! Ye wish To turn us away from The (gods) our fathers Used to worship: then Bring us some clear authority."

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:10
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that God Created the heavens and the earth In Truth? If He so will, He can remove you And put (in your place) A new Creation?

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:19
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not how God sets forth a parable?— A goodly Word Like a goodly tree, Whose root is firmly fixed, And its branches (reach) To the heavens,—

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:24
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who hath created The heavens and the earth And sendeth down rain From the skies, and with it Bringeth out fruits wherewith To feed you; it is He Who hath made the ships subject To you, that they may sail Through the sea by His Command; And the rivers (also) Hath He made subject to you.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:32
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O our Lord! truly Thou Dost know what we conceal And what we reveal: For nothing whatever is hidden From God, whether on earth Or in heaven.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:38
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    One day the Earth will be Changed to a different Earth, And so will be the Heavens, And (men) will be marshalled Forth, before God, the One, The Irresistible;

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:48
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Even if We opened out to them A gate from heaven, And they were to continue (All day) ascending therein,

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:14
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is We Who have set out The Zodiacal Signs in the heavens, And made them fair-seeming To (all) beholders;

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:16
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We send the fecundating winds, Then cause the rain to descend From the sky, therewith providing You with water (in abundance), Though ye are not the guardians Of its stores.

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:22
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    We created not the heavens, The earth, and all between them, But for just ends. And the Hour is surely Coming (when this will be manifest). So overlook (any human faults) With gracious forgiveness.

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:85
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    He has created the heavens And the earth for just ends: Far is He above having The partners they ascribe to Him!

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:3
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is He Who sends down Rain from the sky: From it ye drink, And out of it (grows) The vegetation on which Ye feed your cattle.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:10
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And to God doth obeisance All that is in the heavens And on earth, whether Moving (living) creatures Or the angels: for none Are arrogant (before their Lord).

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:49
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Him belongs whatever Is in the heavens and on earth, And to Him is duty due always: Then will ye fear other Than God?

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:52
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God sends down rain From the skies, and gives therewith Life to the earth after its death: Verily in this is a Sign For those who listen.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:65
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And worship others than God,— Such as have no power Of providing them, for sustenance, With anything in heavens or earth, And cannot possibly have Such power?

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:73
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    To God belongeth the Mystery Of the heavens and the earth. And the Decision of the Hour (Of Judgment) is as The twinkling of an eye, Or even quicker: For God hath power Over all things.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:77
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Do they not look at The birds, held poised In the midst of (the air And) the sky? Nothing Holds them up but (the power Of) God. Verily in this Are Signs for those who believe.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:79
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    The seven heavens and the earth, And all beings therein, Declare His glory: There is not a thing But celebrates His praise; And yet ye understand not How they declare His glory! Verily He is Oft-Forbearing, Most Forgiving!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:44