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عالَم

عالم in the Quran

Meaning: the worlds

عالم occurs 91 times in 91 verses across 39 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
91
Verses
91
Surahs
39

عالَم

Noun · 73 times

Meaning: the worlds · Also translated as: of the universe, the universe

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ ×61
  • لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ ×12

عالِم

Noun · 18 times

Meaning: Knower

Forms in the Quran

  • عَٰلِمُ ×13
  • عَٰلِمِينَ ×2
  • بِعَٰلِمِينَ ×1
  • ٱلْعَٰلِمُونَ ×1
  • لِّلْعَٰلِمِينَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قوله تعالى: ﴿وعلم آدم الأسماء كلها﴾ [البقرة:31] أي عرفه إياها. وأصل العلم إدراك الشيء على حقيقته، وهو معرفة الشيء على ما هو عليه. وقد اختلف الناس فيه: هل يدرك بالحد أم لا، ومن منع تحديده اختلفوا فقال بعضهم: لا يحد لعسره، وآخرون ليسره. وقال بعضهم: العلم ضربان: الأول إدراك ذات الشيء، والثاني الحكم على الشيء بوجود شيء هو…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي

العين واللام والميم أصل صحيح واحد، يدل على أثر بالشيء يتميز به عن غيره.

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

Verses with عالم

Verses 61–80 of 91

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, But only those understand them Who have Knowledge.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:43
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And among His Signs Is the creation of the heavens And the earth, and the variations In your languages And your colours: verily In that are Signs For those who know.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:22
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    (This is) the revelation Of the Book in which There is no doubt,— From the Lord of the Worlds.

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:2
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such is He, the Knower Of all things, hidden And open, the Exalted (In power), the Merciful;—

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:6
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Unbelievers say, "Never to us will come The Hour": say, "Nay! But most surely, By my Lord, it will come Upon you;—by Him Who knows the unseen,— From Whom is not hidden The least little atom In the Heavens or on earth: Nor is there anything less Than that, or greater, but Is in the Record Perspicuous:

    Surah Saba, verse 34:3
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily God knows (All) the hidden things Of the heavens and the earth: Verily He has full knowledge Of all that is In (men's) hearts.

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:38
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Peace and salutation to Noah Among the nations!"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:79
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Then what is your idea About the Lord of the Worlds?"

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:87
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And Praise to God, The Lord and Cherisher Of the Worlds.

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:182
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    "This is no less than A Message to (all) The Worlds.

    Surah Sad, verse 38:87
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O God! Creator of the heavens And the earth! Knower of all that is Hidden and open! It is Thou that wilt Judge between Thy Servants In those matters about which They have differed."

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:46
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou wilt see The angels surrounding The Throne (Divine) On all sides, singing Glory And Praise to their Lord. The Decision between them (At Judgment) will be In (perfect) justice, And the cry (on all sides) Will be, "Praise be to God, The Lord of the Worlds!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:75
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who has Made for you the earth As a resting place, And the sky as a canopy, And has given you shape— And made your shapes Beautiful,—and has provided For you Sustenance, Of things pure and good;— Such is God your Lord. So Glory to God, The Lord of the Worlds!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:64
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    He is the Living (One): There is no god but He: Call upon Him, giving Him Sincere devotion. Praise he To God, Lord of the Worlds!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:65
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "I have been forbidden To invoke those whom ye Invoke besides God,—seeing that The Clear Signs have come To me from my Lord; And I have been commanded To bow (in Islām) To the Lord of the Worlds."

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:66
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: Is it that ye Deny Him Who created The earth in two Days? And do ye join equals With Him? He is The Lord of (all) The Worlds.

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:9
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    We did send Moses Aforetime, with Our Signs, To Pharaoh and his Chiefs: He said, "I am an apostle Of the Lord of the Worlds."

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:46
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We chose them aforetime Above the nations, knowingly,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:32
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    We did aforetime Grant to the Children Of Israel the Book, The Power of Command, And Prophethood; We gave Them, for Sustenance, things Good and pure; and We Favoured them above the nations.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:16
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then Praise be to God, Lord of the heavens And Lord of the earth,— Lord and Cherisher Of all the worlds!

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:36