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Quran Maqasid

شِقاق

شقاق in the Quran

Meaning: schism

شقاق occurs 7 times in 7 verses across 6 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
7
Surahs
6

شِقاق

Noun · 7 times

Meaning: schism · Also translated as: dissension, a dissension, my dissension, and opposition

Forms in the Quran

  • شِقَاقٍ ×5
  • شِقَاقِىٓ ×1
  • وَشِقَاقٍ ×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 شقاق

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    So if they believe As ye believe, they are indeed On the right path; but if They turn back, it is they Who are in schism; but God will Suffice thee as against them, And He is the All-Hearing, The All-Knowing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:137
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Their doom is) because God sent down the Book In truth but those who seek Causes of dispute in the Book Are in a schism Far (from the purpose).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:176
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye fear a breach Between them twain, Appoint (two) arbiters, One from his family, And the other from hers; If they wish for peace, God will cause Their reconciliation: For God hath full knowledge, And is acquainted With all things.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:35
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And O my people! Let not my dissent (from you) Cause you to sin, Lest ye suffer A fate similar to that Of the people of Noah Or of Hūd or of Sālih, Nor are the people of Lūt Far off from you!

    Surah Hud, verse 11:89
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    That He may make The suggestions thrown in By Satan, but a trial For those in whose hearts Is a disease and who are Hardened of heart: verily The wrong-doers are in a schism Far (from the Truth):

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:53
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    But the Unbelievers (Are steeped) in Self-glory And Separatism.

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

    Say: "See ye if The (Revelation) is (really) From God, and yet do ye Reject it? Who is more Astray than one who Is in a schism Far (from any purpose)?"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:52