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Quran Maqasid

سَواء

سواء in the Quran

Meaning: same

سواء occurs 27 times in 27 verses across 23 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
27
Verses
27
Surahs
23

سَواء

Noun · 27 times

Meaning: same · Also translated as: equal, evenness, equitable, alike

Forms in the Quran

  • سَوَآءٌ ×26
  • وَسَوَآءٌ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السين والواو والياء أصل يدل على استقامة واعتدال بين شيئين. يقال هذا لا يساوي كذا، أي لا يعادله. وفلان وفلان على سوية من هذا الأمر، أي سواء. ومكان سوى، أي معلم قد علم القوم الدخول فيه والخروج منه. ويقال أسوى الرجل، إذا كان خلفه وولده سويا.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root س و ي

Verses with سواء

Verses 21–27 of 27

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    When they entered The presence of David, And he was terrified Of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two Disputants, one of whom Has wronged the other: Decide now between us With truth, and treat us not With injustice, but guide us To the even Path.

    Surah Sad, verse 38:22
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    He set on the (earth), Mountains standing firm, High above it, And bestowed blessings on The earth, and measured therein All things to give them Nourishment in due proportion, In four Days, in accordance With (the needs of) Those who seek (sustenance).

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

    (A voice will cry: "Seize ye him And drag him Into the midst Of the Blazing Fire!

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:47
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    What! do those who Seek after evil ways Think that We shall Hold them equal with Those who believe and Do righteous deeds,—that Equal will be their Life and their death? Ill is the judgment That they make.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:21
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Burn ye therein: The same is it to you Whether ye bear it With patience, or not: Ye but receive the recompense Of your (own) deeds."

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:16
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Take not My enemies And yours as friends (Or protectors),—offering them (Your) love, even though They have rejected the Truth That has come to you, And have (on the contrary) Driven out the Prophet And yourselves (from your homes), (Simply) because ye believe In God your Lord! If ye have come out To strive in My Way And to seek My Good Pleasure, (Take them not as friends), Holding secret converse Of love (and friendship) With them: for I know Full well all that ye Conceal and all that ye Reveal. And any of you That does this has strayed From the Straight Path.

    Surah Al-Mumtahanah, verse 60:1
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is equal to them Whether thou pray for Their forgiveness or not. God will not forgive them. Truly God guides not Rebellious transgressors.

    Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 63:6