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شَكُور

شكور in the Quran

Meaning: grateful

شكور occurs 12 times in 12 verses across 9 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
12
Verses
12
Surahs
9

شَكُور

Noun · 10 times

Meaning: grateful · Also translated as: Most Appreciative, and thankful, All-Appreciative

Forms in the Quran

  • شَكُورٍ ×8
  • شَكُورًا ×1
  • ٱلشَّكُورُ ×1

شُكُور

Noun · 2 times

Meaning: to be thankful · Also translated as: thanks

Forms in the Quran

  • شُكُورًا ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الشكر: تصور النعمة وإظهارها، قيل: وهو مقلوب عن الكشر، أي: الكشف، ويضاده الكفر، وهو: نسيان النعمة وسترها، ودابة شكور: مظهرة بسمنها إسداء صاحبها إليها، وقيل: أصله من عين شكرى، أي:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿واشكروا لي﴾ [البقرة: 152] قد تقدم في باب الحاء الكلام على نوع من الشكر، والفرق بينه وبين الحمد عند الجمهور. وقال بعضهم: الشكر: تصور النعمة وإظهارها. ويضاده الكفر، وهو نسيان النعمة وسترها. ومن الأول قالوا: دابة شكور: مظهر بسمنه إسداء صاحبه إليه. وقيل: الشكر مقلوب من الكشر: وهو الكشف. ومنه: كشر عن أنيابة.…

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

Verses with شكور

Verses 1–12 of 12

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    We sent Moses with Our Signs (And the command). "Bring out Thy people from the depths Of darkness into light, And teach them to remember The Days of God." Verily In this there are Signs For such as are firmly patient And constant,—grateful and appreciative.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:5
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye that are sprung From those whom We carried (In the Ark) with Noah! Verily he was a devotee Most grateful.

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:3
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And it is He Who made The Night and the Day To follow each other: For such as have the will To celebrate His praises Or to show their gratitude.

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:62
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that The ships sail through The Ocean by the grace Of God?—that He may Show you of His Signs? Verily in this are Signs For all who constantly persevere And give thanks.

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

    They worked for him As he desired, (making) Arches, Images, Basons As large as Reservoirs, And (cooking) Cauldrons fixed (In their places): "Work ye, Sons of David, with thanks! But few of My servants Are grateful!"

    Surah Saba, verse 34:13
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    But they said: "Our Lord! Place longer distances Between our journey-stages": But they wronged themselves (therein). At length We made them As a tale (that is told), And We dispersed them All in scattered fragments. Verily in this are Signs For every (soul that is) Patiently constant and grateful.

    Surah Saba, verse 34:19
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    For He will pay them Their meed, nay, He will Give them (even) more Out of His Bounty: For He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service).

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:30
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they will say: "Praise be to God, Who has removed from us (All) sorrow: for our Lord Is indeed Oft-Forgiving Ready to appreciate (service):

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:34
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is (the Bounty) whereof God gives Glad Tidings To His Servants who Believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I Ask of you for this Except the love Of those near of kin." And if any one earns Any good, We shall give Him an increase of good In respect thereof: for God Is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready To appreciate (service).

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:23
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    If it be His Will, He can still the Wind: Then would they become Motionless on the back Of the (ocean). Verily In this are Signs For everyone who patiently Perseveres and is grateful.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:33
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye loan to God A beautiful loan, He Will double it to Your (credit), and He Will grant you Forgiveness: For God is most Ready To appreciate (service) Most Forbearing,—

    Surah At-Taghabun, verse 64:17
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Saying), "We feed you For the sake of God alone: No reward do we desire From you, nor thanks.

    Surah Al-Insan, verse 76:9