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Quran Maqasid

ظُلُمَة

ظلمة in the Quran

Meaning: the darkness[es]

ظلمة occurs 23 times in 21 verses across 13 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
23
Verses
21
Surahs
13

ظُلُمَة

Noun · 23 times

Meaning: the darkness[es] · Also translated as: darkness[es], [the] darkness, the darknessess, the darknesses

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ ×14
  • ظُلُمَٰتٍ ×8
  • كَظُلُمَٰتٍ ×1

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 ظلمة

Verses 1–20 of 21

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their similitude is that of a man Who kindled a fire; When it lighted all around him, God took away their light And left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:17
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or (another similitude) Is that of a rain-laden cloud From the sky: in it are zones Of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers in their ears To keep out the stunning thunder-clap, The while they are in terror of death. But God is ever round The rejecters of Faith!

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:19
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    God is the Protector Of those who have faith: From the depths of darkness He will lead them forth Into light. Of those Who reject faith the patrons Are the Evil Ones: from light They will lead them forth Into the depths of darkness. They will be Companions Of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:257
  4. 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
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Praise be to God, Who created the heavens And the earth, And made the Darkness And the Light. Yet those who reject Faith Hold (others) as equal. With their Guardian-Lord.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:1
  6. 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
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    With Him are the keys Of the Unseen, the treasures That none knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is On the earth and in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall But with His knowledge: There is not a grain In the darkness (or depths) Of the earth, nor anything Fresh or dry (green or withered), But is (inscribed) in a Record Clear (to those who can read).

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:59
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Who is it That delivereth you From the dark recesses Of land and sea, When ye call upon Him In humility And silent terror: If He only delivers us From these (dangers), (We vow) we shall truly Show our gratitude?"

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:63
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is He Who maketh The stars (as beacons) for you, That ye may guide yourselves, With their help, Through the dark spaces Of land and sea: We detail Our Signs For people who know.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:97
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Can he who was dead, To whom We gave life, And a Light whereby He can walk amongst men, Be like him who is In the depths of darkness, From which he can Never come out? Thus to those without Faith Their own deeds seem pleasing.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:122
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Who is the Lord and Sustainer Of the heavens and the earth?" Say: "(It is) God." Say: "Do ye then take (For worship) protectors other Than Him, such as have No power either for good Or for harm to themselves?" Say: "Are the blind equal With those who see? Or the depths of darkness Equal with Light?" Or do they assign to God Partners who have created (Anything) as He has created, So that the creation seemed To them similar? Say: "God is the Creator Of all things: He is The One, the Supreme and Irresistible."

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:16
  12. 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
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    We sent Moses with Our Signs (And the command). "Bring out Thy people from the depths Of darkness into light, And teach them to remember The Days of God." Verily In this there are Signs For such as are firmly patient And constant,—grateful and appreciative.

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

    And remember Ẓun-nūn, When he departed in wrath: He imagined that We Had no power over him! But he cried through the depths Of darkness, "There is No god but Thou: Glory to Thee: I was Indeed wrong!"

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:87
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or (the Unbelievers’ state) Is like the depths of darkness In a vast deep ocean, Overwhelmed with billow Topped by billow, Topped by (dark) clouds: Depths of darkness, one Above another: if a man Stretches out his hand, He can hardly see it! For any to whom God Giveth not light, There is no light!

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:40
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or, who guides you Through the depths of darkness On land and sea, and who Sends the winds as heralds Of glad tidings, going before His Mercy? (Can there be Another) god besides God?— High is God above what They associate with Him!

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:63
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    He it is Who sends Blessings on you, as do His angels, that He may Bring you out from the depths Of Darkness into Light: And He is Full of Mercy To the Believers.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:43
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor are the depths Of Darkness and the Light;

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:20
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    He created you (all) From a single Person: Then created, of like nature, His mate; and He Sent down for you eight head Of cattle in pairs: He makes you, In the wombs Of your mothers, In stages, one after another, In three veils of darkness. Such is God, your Lord And Cherisher: to Him belongs (All) dominion. There is No god but He: then How are ye turned away (From your true Centre)?

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:6
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    He is the One Who Sends to His Servant Manifest Signs, that He May lead you from The depths of Darkness Into the Light And verily, God is to you Most kind and Merciful.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:9