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Quran Maqasid

ضِياء

ضياء in the Quran

Meaning: a shining light

ضياء occurs 3 times in 3 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
3
Verses
3
Surahs
3

ضِياء

Noun · 3 times

Meaning: a shining light · Also translated as: and a light, light

Forms in the Quran

  • ضِيَآءً ×1
  • وَضِيَآءً ×1
  • بِضِيَآءٍ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الضوء: ما انتشر من الأجسام النيرة، ويقال:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الضاد والواو والهمزة أصل صحيح، يدل على نور. من

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ض و أ

Verses with ضياء

Verses 1–3 of 3

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is He who made the sun To be a shining glory And the moon to be a light (Of beauty), and measured out Stages for her; that ye might Know the number of years And the count (of time). Nowise did God create this But in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs In detail, for those who understand.

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:5
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    In the past We granted To Moses and Aaron The Criterion (for judgment), And a Light and a Message For those who would do right,—

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:48
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: See ye? If God Were to make the Night Perpetual over you to the Day Of Judgment, what god Is there other than God, Who can give you enlightenment? Will ye not then hearken?

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:71