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Quran Maqasid

شَىْء

شيء in the Quran

Meaning: anything

شيء occurs 283 times in 266 verses across 65 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
283
Verses
266
Surahs
65

شَىْء

Noun · 283 times

Meaning: anything · Also translated as: thing, a thing, with something

Forms in the Quran

  • شَىْءٍ ×190
  • شَيْـًٔا ×77
  • بِشَىْءٍ ×6
  • لَشَىْءٌ ×4
  • أَشْيَآءَهُمْ ×3
  • أَشْيَآءَ ×1
  • لِشَا۟ىْءٍ ×1
  • وَشَىْءٍ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الشيء قيل: هو الذي يصح أن يعلم ويخبر عنه، وعند كثير من المتكلمين هو اسم مشترك المعنى إذ استعمل في الله وفي غيره، ويقع على الموجود والمعدوم. وعند بعضهم: الشيء عبارة عن الموجود ، وأصله: مصدر شاء، وإذا وصف به تعالى فمعناه: شاء، وإذا وصف به غيره فمعناه المشيء، وعلى الثاني قوله تعالى: قل الله خالق كل شيء

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿كل شيء هالك إلا وجهه﴾ [القصص: 88]. الشيء عند العلماء هو الذي يصح أن يعلم ويخبر عنه. وعند كثير من المتكلمين هو اسم مشترك المعنى إذا استعمل في الله وفي غيره. يقع على الموجود والمعدوم. وعند بعض المتكلمين لا يقع إلا على الموجود دون المعدوم. وأما المستحيل فليس بشيء وفاقا. قال الراغب: وأصله مصدر شاء. فإذا وصف…

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

Verses with شيء

Verses 161–180 of 266

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Yet have they taken, Besides Him, gods that can Create nothing but are themselves Created; that have no control Of hurt or good to themselves; Nor can they control Death Nor Life nor Resurrection.

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:3
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Moses) said: "Even if I Showed you something Clear (and) convincing?"

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:30
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And withhold not things Justly due to men, Nor do evil in the land, Working mischief.

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:183
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! We have been taught the speech" Of Birds, and on us Has been bestowed (a little) Of all things: this is Indeed Grace manifest (from God.)"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:16
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "I found (there) a woman Ruling over them and provided With every requisite; and she Has a magnificent throne.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:23
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thou seest the mountains And thinkest them firmly fixed: But they shall pass away As the clouds pass away: (Such is) the artistry of God, Who disposes of all things In perfect order: for He is Well acquainted with all that ye do.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:88
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    For me, I have been Commanded to serve the Lord Of this City, Him Who has Sanctified it and to Whom (Belong) all things: And I am commanded To be of those who bow In Islam to God's Will,—

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:91
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    They say: "If we were To follow the guidance with thee, We should be snatched away From our land." Have We not Established for them a secure Sanctuary, to which are brought As tribute fruits of all kinds,— A provision from Ourselves? But most of them understand not.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:57
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    The (material) things which Ye are given are but The conveniences of this life And the glitter thereof; But that which is with God Is better and more enduring: Will ye not then be wise?

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:60
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And call not, besides God, On another god. There is No god but He. Everything (That exists) will perish Except His own Face To Him belongs the Command, And to Him will ye (All) be brought back.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:88
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Unbelievers say To those who believe: "Follow our path, and we Will bear (the consequences)" Of your faults." Never In the least will they Bear their faults: in fact They are liars!

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:12
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Travel through the earth And see how God did Originate creation; so will God produce a later creation: For God has power Over all things.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:20
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily God doth know Of (every thing) whatever That they call upon Besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:42
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    God enlarges the sustenance (Which He gives) to whichever Of His servants He pleases; And He (similarly) grants By (strict) measure, (as He pleases): For God has full knowledge Of all things.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:62
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who has Created you: further, He has Provided for your sustenance; Then He will cause you To die; and again He will Give you life. Are there Any of your (false) "Partners" Who can do any single One of these things? Glory to Him! and High Is He above the partners They attribute (to Him)!

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:40
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then contemplate (O man!) The memorials of God's Mercy!— How He gives life To the earth after Its death: verily the Same Will give life to the men Who are dead: for He Has power over all things.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:50
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    O mankind! do your duty To your Lord, and fear (The coming of) a Day When no father can avail Aught for his son, nor A son avail aught For his father. Verily, the promise of God Is true: let not then This present life deceive you, Nor let the Chief Deceiver Deceive you about God.

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:33
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    He Who has made Everything which He has created Most Good: He began The creation of man With (nothing more than) clay,

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:7
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    And He made you heirs Of their lands, their houses, And their goods, And of a land which Ye had not frequented (Before). And God has Power over all things.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:27
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Muhammad is not The father of any Of your men, but (he is) The Apostle of God, And the Seal of the Prophets: And God has full knowledge Of all things.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:40