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صابِر

صابر in the Quran

Meaning: the patient ones

صابر occurs 21 times in 21 verses across 13 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
21
Verses
21
Surahs
13

صابِر

Noun · 20 times

Meaning: the patient ones · Also translated as: and those who are patient, the steadfast, patient, The patient

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ ×10
  • وَٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ ×4
  • صَابِرًا ×2
  • ٱلصَّٰبِرُونَ ×2
  • صَٰبِرُونَ ×1
  • لِّلصَّٰبِرِينَ ×1

صابِرُ

Verb · 1 time

Meaning: and [be] patient

Forms in the Quran

  • وَصَابِرُوا۟ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الصبر: الإمساك في ضيق، يقال: صبرت الدابة: حبستها بلا علف، وصبرت فلانا: خلفته خلفة لا خروج له منها، والصبر: حبس النفس على ما يقتضيه العقل والشرع، أو عما يقتضيان حبسها عنه، فالصبر لفظ عام، وربما خولف بين أسمائه بحسب اختلاف مواقعه، فإن كان حبس النفس لمصيبة سمي صبرا لا غير، ويضاده الجزع، وإن كان في محاربة سمي شجاعة،…

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ولمن صبر وغفر﴾ [الشورى: 43]. الصبر في الأصل: الحبس. ومنه قوله تعالى: ﴿واصبر نفسك﴾ [الكهف: 28] أي احسبها. وقال قطري بن الفجاءة: [من الوافر]

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

Verses with صابر

Verses 1–20 of 21

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! seek help With patient Perseverance And Prayer: for God is with those Who patiently persevere.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:153
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Be sure we shall test you With something of fear And hunger, some loss In goods or lives or the fruits (Of your toil), but give Glad tidings to those Who patiently persevere,—

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:155
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is not righteousness That ye turn your faces Towards East or West; But it is righteousness— To believe in God And the Last Day, And the Angels, And the Book, And the Messengers; To spend of your substance, Out of love for Him, For your kin, For orphans, For the needy, For the wayfarer, For those who ask, And for the ransom of slaves; To be steadfast in prayer, And practice regular charity; To fulfil the contracts Which ye have made; And to be firm and patient, In pain (or suffering) And adversity, And throughout All periods of panic. Such are the people Of truth, the God-fearing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:177
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Talūt set forth With the armies, he said: "God will test you At the stream: if any Drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only those who taste not Of it go with me: A mere sip out of the hand Is excused." But they all Drank of it, except a few. When they crossed the river,— He and the faithful ones with him, They said: "This day We cannot cope With Goliath and his forces." But those who were convinced That they must meet God, Said: "How oft, by God's will, Hath a small force Vanquished a big one? God is with those Who steadfastly persevere."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:249
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who show patience, Firmness and self control; Who are true (in word and deed); Who worship devoutly; Who spend (in the way of God); And who pray for forgiveness In the early hours of the morning.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:17
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Did ye think that ye Would enter Heaven Without God testing Those of you who fought hard (In His Cause) and Remained steadfast?

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:142
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    How many of the Prophets Fought (in God's way), And with them (fought) Large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart If they met with disaster In God's way, nor did They weaken (in will) Nor give in. And God Loves those who are Firm and steadfast.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:146
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Persevere in patience And constancy; vie In such perseverance; Strengthen each other; And fear God; That ye may prosper.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:200
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And obey God and His Apostle; And fall into no disputes, Lest ye lose heart And your power depart; And be patient and persevering: For God is with those Who patiently persevere:

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:46
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    O Apostle! rouse the Believers To the fight. If there are Twenty amongst you, patient And persevering, they will Vanquish two hundred: if a hundred, They will vanquish a thousand Of the Unbelievers: for these Are a people without understanding.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:65
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    For the present, God Hath lightened your (task), For He knoweth that there is A weak spot in you: But (even so), if there are A hundred of you, patient And persevering, they will Vanquish two hundred, and if A thousand, they will vanquish Two thousand, with the leave Of God: for God is with those Who patiently persevere.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:66
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And if ye do catch them out, Catch them out no worse Than they catch you out: But if ye show patience, That is indeed the best (course) For those who are patient.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:126
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Moses said: "Thou wilt Find me, if God so will, (Truly) patient: nor shall I Disobey thee in aught."

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:69
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And (remember) Ismā‘īl, Idrīs, and Ẓul-kifl, all (Men) of constancy and patience;

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:85
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    To those whose hearts, When God is mentioned, Are filled with fear, Who show patient perseverance Over their afflictions, keep up Regular prayer, and spend (In charity) out of what We have bestowed upon them.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:35
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those who had been granted (True) knowledge said: "Alas For you! The reward of God (In the Hereafter) is best For those who believe And work righteousness: but this None shall attain, save those Who steadfastly persevere (in good)."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:80
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    For Muslim men and women,— For believing men and women, For devout men and women, For true men and women, For men and women who are Patient and constant, for men And women who humble themselves For men and women who give In charity, for men and women Who fast (and deny themselves), For men and women who Guard their chastity, and For men and women who Engage much in God's praise,— For them has God prepared Forgiveness and great reward.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:35
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then, when (the son) Reached (the age of) (Serious) work with him, He said: "O my son I see in vision That I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is Thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do As thou art commanded: Thou will find me, If God so wills one Practising Patience and Constancy!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:102
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And take in thy hand A little grass, and strike Therewith: and break not (Thy oath)." Truly We found Him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!

    Surah Sad, verse 38:44
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O ye My servants who believe! Fear your Lord. Good is (the reward) For those who do good In this world. Spacious is God's earth! Those who patiently persevere Will truly receive A reward without measure!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:10