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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
The full entries on the root س م و

Verses with سماء

Verses 141–160 of 297

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "The (Qur-ān) was sent down By Him Who knows The Mystery (that is) in the heavens And the earth: verily He Is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:6
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day the heaven shall be Rent asunder with clouds, And angels shall be sent down, Descending (in ranks),—

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:25
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And He it is Who sends The Winds as heralds Of glad tidings, going before His Mercy, and We send down Pure water from the sky,—

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:48
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    He Who created the heavens And the earth and all That is between, in six days, And is firmly established On the Throne (of authority): God Most Gracious: Ask thou, then, about Him Of any acquainted (with such things).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:59
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Blessed is He Who made Constellations in the skies, And placed therein a Lamp And a Moon giving light;

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:61
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    If (such) were Our Will, We could send down to them From the sky a Sign, To which they would bend Their necks in humility.

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:4
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Moses) said: "The Lord And Cherisher of the heavens And the earth, and all between, If ye want to be Quite sure."

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:24
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Now cause a piece Of the sky to fall on us, If thou art truthful!"

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:187
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    "(Kept them away from the Path), That they should not worship God, Who brings to light What is hidden in the heavens And the earth, and knows What ye hide and what Ye reveal.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:25
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or, who has created The heavens and the earth, And who sends you down Rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause To grow well-planted orchards Full of beauty and delight: It is not in your power To cause the growth Of the trees in them. (Can there be Another) god besides God? Nay, they are a people Who swerve from justice.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:60
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or, who originates Creation, Then repeats it, And who gives you sustenance From heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god Besides God? Say, "Bring forth Your argument, if ye Are telling the truth!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:64
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: None in the heavens Or on earth, except God, Knows what is hidden: Nor can they perceive When they shall be raised Up (for Judgment).

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:65
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor is there aught Of the Unseen, in heaven Or earth, but is (recorded) In a clear record.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:75
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Day that the Trumpet Will be sounded—then will be Smitten with terror those Who are in the heavens, And those who are on earth, Except such as God will please (To exempt): and all shall come To His (Presence) as beings Conscious of their lowliness.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:87
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Not on earth nor in heaven Will ye be able (fleeing) To frustrate (His Plan), Nor have ye, besides God, Any protector or helper."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:22
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    "For we are going to Bring down on the people Of this township a Punishment From heaven, because they Have been wickedly rebellious."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:34
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    God created the heavens And the earth in true (proportions): Verily in that is a Sign For those who believe.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:44
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Enough is God For a Witness between me And you: He knows What is in the heavens And on earth. And it is Those who believe in vanities And reject God, that Will perish (in the end).

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:52
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    If indeed thou ask them Who has created the heavens And the earth and subjected The sun and the moon (To His Law), they will Certainly reply, "God". How are they then deluded Away (from the truth)?

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:61
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And if indeed thou ask them Who it is that sends down Rain from the sky, And gives life therewith To the earth after its death, They will certainly reply, "God!" Say, "Praise be To God!" But most Of them understand not.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:63