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Quran Maqasid

سَمِيع

سميع in the Quran

Meaning: All-Hearing

سميع occurs 47 times in 47 verses across 27 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
47
Verses
47
Surahs
27

سَمِيع

Noun · 47 times

Meaning: All-Hearing · Also translated as: All-Hearer, the All-Hearer

Forms in the Quran

  • سَمِيعٌ ×21
  • ٱلسَّمِيعُ ×19
  • سَمِيعًۢا ×4
  • لَسَمِيعٌ ×2
  • وَٱلسَّمِيعِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السمع: قوة في الأذن به يدرك الأصوات، وفعله يقال له السمع أيضا، وقد سمع سمعا.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿واسمع غير مسمع﴾ [النساء: 46] كانوا اليهود لعنهم الله، يقولون له: اسمع ظاهرا، وفي أنفسهم: لا سمعت. وقيل: معناه: غير مجاب إلى ما تدعونا إليه. ومنه قوله: «الله إني أعوذ بك من دعاء لا يسمع» أي لا يجاب. وقول المصلي: «سمع الله لمن حمده» أي أجابه وقبله. وإنما قيل ذلك لأن غرض الداعي قبول دعائه وإجابته، فأوقع…

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

Verses with سميع

Verses 21–40 of 47

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Because God will never change The Grace which He hath bestowed On a people until they change What is in their (own) souls: And verily God is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things)."

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:53
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if the enemy Incline towards peace, Do thou (also) incline Towards peace, and trust In God: for He is the One That heareth and knoweth (All things).

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:61
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Some of the desert Arabs Look upon their payments As a fine, and watch For disasters for you: on them Be the disaster of Evil: For God is He that heareth And knoweth (all things).

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:98
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Of their goods take alms, That so thou mightest Purify and sanctify them; And pray on their behalf. Verily thy prayers are a source Of security for them: And God is One Who heareth and knoweth.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:103
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Let not their speech Grieve thee: for all power And honour belong to God: It is He Who heareth And knoweth (all things).

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:65
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    These two kinds (of men) May be compared to The blind and deaf, And those who can see And hear well. Are they Equal when compared? Will ye not then take heed?

    Surah Hud, verse 11:24
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    So his Lord hearkened to him (In his prayer), and turned Away from him their snare: Verily He heareth and knoweth (All things).

    Surah Yusuf, verse 12:34
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Praise be to God, Who hath Granted unto me in old age Ismā’īl and Isaac: for truly My Lord is He, the Hearer Of Prayer!

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:39
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Glory to (God) Who did take His Servant For a Journey by night From the Sacred Mosque To the Farthest Mosque, Whose precincts We did Bless,—in order that We Might show him some Of Our Signs: for He Is the One Who heareth And seeth (all things).

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:1
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "My Lord Knoweth (every) word (spoken) In the heavens and on earth: He is the One that heareth And knoweth (all things)."

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:4
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is because God merges Night into Day, and He Merges Day into Night, and Verily it is God Who hears And sees (all things).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:61
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    God chooses Messengers From angels and from men For God is He Who hears And sees (all things).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:75
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Follow not Satan's footsteps: If any will follow the footsteps Of Satan, he will (but) command What is shameful and wrong: And were it not for the grace And mercy of God on you. Not one of you would ever Have been pure: but God Doth purify whom He pleases: And God is One Who Hears and knows (all things).

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:21
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such elderly women as are Past the prospect of marriage,— There is no blame on them If they lay aside Their (outer) garments, provided They make not a wanton display Of their beauty: but It is best for them To be modest: and God Is One Who sees and knows All things.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:60
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    For it is He Who heareth and knoweth All things.

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:220
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    For those whose hopes are in the meeting with God (In the Hereafter, let them strive); For the Term (appointed) By God is surely coming: And He hears and knows (All things).

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:5
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    How many are the creatures That carry not their own Sustenance? It is God Who feeds (both) them and you: For He hears and knows (All things).

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:60
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    And your creation Or your resurrection Is in no wise but As an individual soul: For God is He Who Hears and sees (all things).

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:28
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "If I am astray, I only stray to the loss Of my own soul: but if I receive guidance, it is Because of the inspiration Of my Lord to me: It is He Who hears All things, and is (ever) near."

    Surah Saba, verse 34:50
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God will judge With (Justice and) Truth: But those whom (men) Invoke besides Him, will Not (be in a position) To judge at all. Verily it is God (alone) Who hears and sees (All things).

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:20