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Quran Maqasid

شَعائِر

شعائر in the Quran

Meaning: symbols

شعائر occurs 4 times in 4 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
4
Verses
4
Surahs
3

شَعائِر

Noun · 4 times

Meaning: symbols · Also translated as: rites

Forms in the Quran

  • شَعَٰٓئِرَ ×3
  • شَعَآئِرِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الشعر معروف، وجمعه أشعار قال الله تعالى:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الشين والعين والراء أصلان معروفان، يدل أحدهما على ثبات، والآخر على علم وعلم.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ش ع ر

Verses with شعائر

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! Ṣafa and Marwa Are among the Symbols Of God. So if those who visit The House in the Season Or at other times, Should compass them round, It is no sin in them. And if any one obeyeth his own Impulse to Good,— Be sure that God Is He Who recogniseth And knoweth.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:158
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Violate not the sanctity Of the Symbols of God, Nor of the Sacred Month, Nor of the animals brought For sacrifice, nor the garlands That mark out such animals, Nor the people resorting To the Sacred House, Seeking of the bounty And good pleasure Of their Lord. But when ye are clear Of the Sacred Precincts And of pilgrim garb, Ye may hunt And let not the hatred Of some people In (once) shutting you out Of the Sacred Mosque Lead you to transgression (And hostility on your part). Help ye one another In righteousness and piety, But help ye not one another In sin and rancour: Fear God: for God Is strict in punishment.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:2
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such (is his state): and Whoever holds in honour The Symbols of God, (In the sacrifice of animals), Such (honour) should come truly From piety of heart.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:32
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    The sacrificial camels We have made for you As among the symbols from God: in them is (much) Good for you: then pronounce The name of God over them As they line up (for sacrifice): When they are down On their sides (after slaughter), Eat ye thereof, and feed Such as (beg not but) Live in contentment, And such as beg With due humility: thus have We made animals subject To you, that ye May be grateful.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:36