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Quran Maqasid

طَرْف

طرف in the Quran

Meaning: companions of modest gaze

طرف occurs 11 times in 11 verses across 11 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
11
Verses
11
Surahs
11

طَرْف

Noun · 6 times

Meaning: companions of modest gaze · Also translated as: their gaze, your glance, a glance

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلطَّرْفِ ×3
  • طَرْفُهُمْ ×1
  • طَرْفُكَ ×1
  • طَرْفٍ ×1

طَرَف

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: its borders · Also translated as: a part, two ends, ends

Forms in the Quran

  • أَطْرَافِهَا ×2
  • طَرَفًا ×1
  • طَرَفَىِ ×1
  • وَأَطْرَافَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

طرف الشيء: جانبه، ويستعمل في الأجسام والأوقات وغيرهما. قال تعالى: فسبح وأطراف النهار

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿قبل أن يرتد إليك طرفك﴾ [النمل: 40] أي قبل أن يرتد إليك جفنك عند فتح عينك يقال: طرف يطرف: إذا فعل ذلك. وقال الفراء. معناه قبل أن يأتيك الشيء من مد بصرك. وقيل: بمقدار ما يبلغ إلى نهاية نظره، والأول أبلغ. قوله: ﴿فيهن قاصرات الطرف﴾ [الرحمن: 56] أي فاترات الطرف، وهو صفة مدح في الأعين. وقيل: قصرت أبصارهن على…

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

Verses with طرف

Verses 1–11 of 11

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    That He might cut off A fringe of the Unbelievers Or expose them to infamy, And they should then Be turned back, Frustrated of their purpose.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:127
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And establish regular prayers At the two ends of the day And at the approaches of the night: For those things that are good Remove those that are evil: Be that the word of remembrance To those who remember (their Lord):

    Surah Hud, verse 11:114
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    See they not that We Gradually reduce the land (In their control) from its Outlying borders ? (Where) God Commands, there is none To put back His command: And He is Swift In calling to account.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:41
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    They running forward With necks outstretched, Their heads uplifted, their gaze Returning not towards them, And their hearts a (gaping) void!

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:43
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore be patient with what They say, and celebrate (constantly) The praises of thy Lord, Before the rising of the sun, And before its setting; Yea, celebrate them For part of the hours Of the night, and at the sides Of the day: that thou Mayest have (spiritual) joy.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:130
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, We gave the good things Of this life to these men And their fathers until The period grew long for them; See they not that We Gradually reduce the land (In their control) from Its outlying borders? Is it Then they who will win?

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:44
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said one who had knowledge Of the Book: "I will Bring it to thee within The twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it Placed firmly before him, He said: "This is By the grace of my Lord! To test me whether I am Grateful or ungrateful! And if any is grateful, Truly his gratitude is (a gain) For his own soul; but if Any is ungrateful, truly My Lord is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:40
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And besides them will be Chaste women, restraining Their glances, with big eyes (Of wonder and beauty).

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:48
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And beside them will be Chaste women restraining Their glances, (companions) Of equal age.

    Surah Sad, verse 38:52
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou wilt see them Brought forward to the (Penalty), In a humble frame of mind Because of (their) disgrace, (And) looking with a stealthy Glance. And the Believers Will say: "Those are indeed. In loss. who have given To perdition their own selves And those belonging to them On the Day of Judgment. Behold! Truly the wrong-doers Are in a lasting Penalty!"

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:45
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    In them will be (Maidens), Chaste, restraining their glances, Whom no man or Jinn Before them has touched;—

    Surah Ar-Rahman, verse 55:56