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صِراط

صراط in the Quran

Meaning: a path

صراط occurs 45 times in 45 verses across 25 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
45
Verses
45
Surahs
25

صِراط

Noun · 45 times

Meaning: a path · Also translated as: way, the path, path, a way

Forms in the Quran

  • صِرَٰطَ ×32
  • ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ×6
  • صِرَٰطًا ×5
  • صِرَٰطِى ×1
  • صِرَٰطَكَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الصراط: الطريق المستقيم. قال تعالى:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله: ﴿الصراط﴾ قد تقدم الكلام عليه في باب السين لأنها أصلية والصاد بدل عنها، فأغنى ذلك عن إعادته هنا.

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

Verses with صراط

Verses 1–20 of 45

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Show us the straight way,

    Surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:6
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, Those whose (portion) Is not wrath, And who go not astray.

    Surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:7
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Fools among the people Will say: "What hath turned Them from the Qibla to which They were used?" Say: To God belong both East and West: He guideth whom He will To a Way that is straight.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:142
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Mankind was one single nation, And God sent Messengers With glad tidings and warnings; And with them He sent The Book in truth, To judge between people In matters wherein They differed; But the People of the Book, After the clear Signs Came to them, did not differ Among themselves, Except through selfish contumacy. God by His Grace Guided the Believers To the Truth, Concerning that Wherein they differed. For God guides Whom He will To a path That is straight.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:213
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "'It is God Who is my Lord And your Lord; Then worship Him. This is a Way That is straight.'"

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:51
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And how would ye Deny Faith while unto you Are rehearsed the Signs Of God, and among you Lives the Apostle? Whoever holds Firmly to God Will be shown A Way that is straight.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:101
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We should have Shown them the Straight Way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:68
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then those who believe In God, and hold fast To Him,—soon will He Admit them to Mercy And Grace from Himself, And guide them to Himself By a straight Way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:175
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Wherewith God guideth all Who seek His good pleasure To ways of peace and safety, And leadeth them out Of darkness, by His Will, Unto the light,—guideth them To a Path that is Straight.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:16
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who reject our Signs Are deaf and dumb,— In the midst of darkness Profound: whom God willeth, He leaveth to wander: Whom He willeth, He placeth On the Way that is Straight.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:39
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    (To them) and to their fathers, And progeny and brethren: We chose them, And We guided them To a straight Way.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:87
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    This is the Way Of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed the Signs For those who Receive admonition.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:126
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily, this is My Way, Leading straight: follow it: Follow not (other) paths: They will scatter you about From His (great) Path: Thus doth He command you, That ye may be righteous.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:153
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Verily, my Lord Hath guided me to A Way that is straight,— A religion of right, The Path (trod) by Abraham The true in faith, And he (certainly) Joined not gods with God."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:161
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "Because thou Hast thrown me out Of the Way, lo! I will Lie in wait for them On Thy Straight Way:

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

    "And squat not on every road, Breathing threats, hindering From the path of God Those who believe in Him, And seeking in it Something crooked; But remember how ye were Little, and He gave you increase. And hold in your mind's eye What was the end Of those who did mischief.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:86
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    But God doth call To the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth To a Way that is straight.

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:25
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    "I put my trust in God, My Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving Creature, but He hath Grasp of its fore-lock. Verily, it is my Lord That is on a straight Path.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:56
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    A. L. R. A Book Which We have revealed Unto thee, in order that Thou mightest lead mankind Out of the depths of darkness Into light—by the leave Of their Lord—to the Way Of (Him) the Exalted in Power, Worthy of all Praise!—

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:1
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) said: "This (Way Of My sincere servants) is Indeed a Way that leads Straight to Me.

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:41