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Quran Maqasid

ظالِم

ظالم in the Quran

Meaning: the wrongdoers

ظالم occurs 129 times in 129 verses across 44 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
129
Verses
129
Surahs
44

ظالِم

Noun · 129 times

Meaning: the wrongdoers · Also translated as: wrongdoers, [the] wrongdoers, the oppressors, [the] oppressor

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ ×64
  • ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ ×24
  • لِلظَّٰلِمِينَ ×11
  • ظَٰلِمِينَ ×9
  • ظَٰلِمُونَ ×7
  • بِٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ ×5
  • ٱلظَّالِمِ ×2
  • ظَالِمٌ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الظلمة: عدم النور، وجمعها: ظلمات. قال تعالى: أو كظلمات في بحر لجي

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الظاء واللام والميم أصلان صحيحان، أحدهما خلاف الضياء والنور، والآخر وضع الشيء غير موضعه تعديا.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ظ ل م

Verses with ظالم

Verses 1–20 of 129

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    We said: "O Adam! dwell thou And thy wife in the Garden; And eat of the bountiful things therein As (where and when) ye will; but approach not this tree, Or ye run into harm and transgression."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:35
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember We appointed Forty nights for Moses, And in his absence ye took The calf (for worship), And ye did grievous wrong.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:51
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    There came to you Moses With clear (Signs); yet Ye worshipped the Calf (Even) after that, and ye Did behave wrongfully.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:92
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    But they will never seek For death, on account of the (sins) Which their hands have sent On before them. And God is well-acquainted With the wrong-doers.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:95
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember that Abraham Was tried by his Lord With certain Commands, Which he fulfilled: He said: "I will make thee An Imām to the Nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imāms) from my offspring!" He answered: "But My Promise Is not within the reach Of evil-doers."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:124
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Even if thou wert to bring To the people of the Book All the Signs (together), They would not follow Thy Qibla; nor art thou Going to follow their Qibla; Nor indeed will they follow Each other's Qibla. If thou After the knowledge hath reached thee, Wert to follow their (vain) Desires,—then wert thou Indeed (clearly) in the wrong.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:145
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And fight them on Until there is no more Tumult or oppression, And there prevail Justice and faith in God; But if they cease, Let there be no hostility Except to those Who practise oppression.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:193
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    A divorce is only Permissible twice: after that, The parties should either hold Together on equitable terms, Or separate with kindness. It is not lawful for you, (Men), to take back Any of your gifts (from your wives) Except when both parties Fear that they would be Unable to keep the limits Ordained by God. If ye (judges) do indeed Fear that they would be Unable to keep the limits Ordained by God, There is no blame on either Of them if she give Something for her freedom. These are the limits Ordained by God; So do not transgress them If any do transgress The limits ordained by God, Such persons wrong (Themselves as well as others).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:229
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Hast thou not Turned thy vision to the Chiefs Of the Children of Israel After (the time of) Moses? They said to a Prophet (That was) among them: "Appoint for us a King, that we May fight in the cause of God." He said: "Is it not possible, If ye were commanded To fight, that that ye Will not fight?" They said: "How could we refuse To fight in the cause of God, Seeing that we were turned out Of our homes and our families?" But when they were commanded To fight, they turned back, Except a small band Among them. But God Has full knowledge of those Who do wrong.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:246
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you, Before the Day comes When no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship Nor intercession. Those who reject Faith—they Are the wrong-doers.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:254
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Hast thou not Turned thy vision to one Who disputed with Abraham About his Lord, because God had granted him Power? Abraham said: "My Lord is He Who Giveth life and death." He said: "I give life and death." Said Abraham: "But it is God That causeth the sun To rise from the East: Do thou then cause him To rise from the West." Thus was he confounded Who (in arrogance) rejected Faith. Nor doth God Give guidance To a people unjust.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:258
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And whatever ye spend In charity or devotion, Be sure God knows it all. But the wrong-doers Have no helpers.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:270
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    "As to those who believe And work righteousness, God will pay them (in full) Their reward; But God loveth not Those who do wrong.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:57
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    How shall God Guide those who reject Faith after they accepted it And bore witness That the Apostle was true And that Clear Signs Had come unto them? But God guides not A people unjust.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:86
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    If any, after this, invent A lie and attribute it To God, they are indeed Unjust wrong-doers.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:94
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Not for thee, (but for God), Is the decision: Whether He turn in mercy To them, or punish them; For they are indeed wrong-doers.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:128
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    If a wound hath touched you, Be sure a similar wound Hath touched the others. Such days (of varying fortunes) We give to men and men By turns: that God may know Those that believe, And that He may take To Himself from your ranks Martyr-witnesses (to Truth). And God loveth not Those that do wrong.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:140
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Soon shall We cast terror Into the hearts of the Unbelievers For that they joined companions With God, for which He had sent No authority: their abode Will be the Fire: and evil Is the home of the wrong-doers!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:151
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Our Lord! any whom Thou Dost admit to the Fire, Truly Thou coverest with shame, And never will wrong-doers Find any helpers!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:192
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And why should ye not Fight in the cause of God And of those who, being weak, Are ill-treated (and oppressed)?— Men, women, and children, Whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, Whose people are oppressors; And raise for us from Thee One who will protect; And raise for us from Thee One who will help!"

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:75