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Quran Maqasid

شاقُّ

شاق in the Quran

Meaning: opposes

شاق occurs 7 times in 5 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
5
Surahs
5

شاقُّ

Verb · 7 times

Meaning: opposes · Also translated as: opposed, oppose, and oppose, they opposed

Forms in the Quran

  • يُشَاقِقِ ×2
  • شَآقُّوا۟ ×2
  • تُشَٰٓقُّونَ ×1
  • وَشَآقُّوا۟ ×1
  • يُشَآقِّ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الشق: الخرم الواقع في الشيء. يقال:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وإن خفتم شقاق بينهما﴾ [النساء: 35] أي خلاف بينهما. وأصل الشقاق: العداوة والمخاصمة، لأن كل واحد يكون شقا أي ناحية غير شق الآخر. ومنه قوله تعالى: ﴿في عزة وشقاق﴾ [ص: 2] أي خلاف. والمعنى: صاروا في جانب وشق أخر غير شق أمر الله ونهيه. وقيل: هو مأخوذ من شق العصا بينك وبينه، وذلك أنهم كانوا إذا تقاطعوا شقوا عصا…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ش ق ق

Verses with شاق

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    If anyone contends with The Apostle even after Guidance has been plainly Conveyed to him, and follows A path other than that Becoming to men of Faith, We shall leave him In the path he has chosen, And land him in Hell,— What an evil refuge!

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:115
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    This because they contended Against God and His Apostle: If any contend against God And His Apostle, God Is strict in punishment.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:13
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then, on the Day of Judgment, He will cover them With shame, and say: "Where are My "partners" Concerning whom ye used To dispute (with the godly)?" Those endued with knowledge Will say: "This Day, indeed, Are the Unbelievers covered With Shame and Misery,—

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:27
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who reject God, Hinder (men) from The Path of God, and resist The Apostle, after Guidance Has been clearly shown to them, Will not injure God In the least, but He Will make their deeds Of no effect.

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:32
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is because they Resisted God and His Apostle: And if any one resists God, Verily God is severe In Punishment.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:4