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Quran Maqasid

صَبَرَ

صبر in the Quran

Meaning: and be patient

صبر occurs 73 times in 69 verses across 36 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
73
Verses
69
Surahs
36

صَبَرَ

Verb · 58 times

Meaning: and be patient · Also translated as: you are patient, we endure, their endurance, Be steadfast

Forms in the Quran

  • صَبَرُوا۟ ×13
  • فَٱصْبِرْ ×11
  • وَٱصْبِرْ ×7
  • تَصْبِرُوا۟ ×5
  • وَٱصْبِرُوٓا۟ ×3
  • فَٱصْبِرُوا۟ ×2
  • صَبَرْتُمْ ×2
  • صَبَرْنَا ×2

صَبْر

Noun · 15 times

Meaning: through patience · Also translated as: patience

Forms in the Quran

  • صَبْرًا ×8
  • بِٱلصَّبْرِ ×4
  • فَصَبْرٌ ×2
  • صَبْرُكَ ×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 صبر

Verses 1–20 of 69

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, seek (God's) help With patient perseverance And prayer: It is indeed hard, except To those who bring a lowly spirit,—

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:45
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember ye said: "O Moses! we cannot endure One kind of food (always); So beseech thy Lord for us To produce for us of what the earth Groweth,—its pot-herbs, and cucumbers, Its garlic, lentils, and onions." He said: "Will ye exchange The better for the worse? Go ye down to any town," And ye shall find what ye want!" They were covered with humiliation And misery; they drew On themselves the wrath of God. This because they went on Rejecting the Signs of God And slaying His Messengers Without just cause. This because they rebelled And went on transgressing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:61
  3. 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
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    They are the ones Who buy Error In place of Guidance And Torment in place Of Forgiveness. Ah! what boldness (They show) for the Fire!

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:175
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    When they advanced To meet Goliath and his forces, They prayed: "Our Lord Pour out constancy on us And make our steps firm: Help us against those That reject faith."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:250
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    If aught that is good Befalls you, it grieves them; But if some misfortune Overtakes you, they rejoice At it. But if ye are constant And do right, Not the least harm Will their cunning Do to you; for God Compasseth round about All that they do.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:120
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Yea,—if ye remain firm, And act aright, even if The enemy should rush here On you in hot haste, Your Lord would help you With five thousand angels Making a terrific onslaught."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:125
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ye shall certainly Be tried and tested In your possessions And in your personal selves; And ye shall certainly Hear much that will grieve you, From those who received The Book before you: And from those who Worship many gods. But if ye persevere Patiently, and guard Against evil,—then That will be A determining factor In all affairs.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:186
  9. 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
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    If any of you have not The means wherewith To wed free believing women, They may wed believing Girls from among those Whom your right hands possess: God hath full knowledge About your Faith. Ye are one from another: Wed them with the leave Of their owners, and give them Their dowers, according to what Is reasonable: they should be Chaste, not lustful, nor taking Paramours: when they Are taken in wedlock, If they fall into shame, Their punishment is half That for free women. This (permission) is for those Among you who fear sin; But it is better for you That ye practise self-restraint. And God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:25
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Rejected were the Apostles Before thee: with patience And constancy they bore Their rejection and their wrongs, Until Our aid did reach Them: there is none That can alter the Words (And Decrees) of God. Already hast thou received Some account of those Apostles.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:34
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And if there is a party Among you who believes In the Message with which I have been sent, and a party Which does not believe, Hold yourselves in patience Until God doth decide Between us: for He Is the best to decide."

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:87
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    "But thou dost wreak Thy vengeance on us Simply because we believed In the Signs of our Lord When they reached us! Our Lord! pour out on us Patience and constancy, and take Our souls unto Thee As Muslims (who bow To Thy Will)!

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:126
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said Moses to his people: "Pray for help from God,. And (wait) in patience and constancy: For the earth is God's, To give as a heritage To such of His servants As He pleaseth; and the end Is (best) for the righteous.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:128
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We made a people, Considered weak (and of no account), Inheritors of lands In both East and West,— Lands whereon We sent Down Our blessings. The fair promise of thy Lord Was fulfilled for the Children Of Israel, because they had Patience and constancy, And We levelled to the ground The great Works and fine Buildings Which Pharaoh and his people Erected (with such pride).

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:137
  16. 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
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Follow thou the inspiration Sent unto thee, and be Patient and constant, till God Do decide: for He Is the Best to decide.

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:109
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Not so do those who show Patience and constancy, and work Righteousness; for them Is forgiveness (of sins) And a great reward.

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

    Such are some of the stories Of the Unseen, which We Have revealed unto thee: Before this, neither thou Nor thy People knew them. So persevere patiently: For the End is for those Who are righteous.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:49
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And be steadfast in patience; For verily God will not suffer The reward of the righteous To perish.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:115