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Quran Maqasid

عامِل

عامل in the Quran

Meaning: the workers

عامل occurs 12 times in 12 verses across 9 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
12
Verses
12
Surahs
9

عامِل

Noun · 12 times

Meaning: the workers · Also translated as: working, doer, a worker, and those who collect

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْعَٰمِلِينَ ×3
  • عَٰمِلٍ ×3
  • عَٰمِلُونَ ×3
  • عَامِلٌ ×1
  • وَٱلْعَٰمِلِينَ ×1
  • ٱلْعَٰمِلُونَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

العمل: كل فعل يكون من الحيوان بقصد، فهو أخص من الفعل ، لأن الفعل قد ينسب إلى الحيوانات التي يقع منها فعل بغير قصد، وقد ينسب إلى الجمادات، والعمل قلما ينسب إلى ذلك، ولم يستعمل العمل في الحيوانات إلا في قولهم: البقر العوامل، والعمل يستعمل في الأعمال الصالحة والسيئة، قال: إن الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ولا تعلمون من عمل﴾ [يونس:61]. العمل هنا أعم لأنه من أعمال الجوارح والقلب، ويدخل فيه الأقوال لأنها عمل اللسان وهو من جملة الجوارح. وقد وقع في التقابل الفرق بين الأقوال والأفعال فيقولون: سديد الأقوال والأفعال. وقال بعضهم: العمل كل فعل من الحيوان يقصد فهو أخص من الفعل، لأن الفعل قد ينسب إلى الحيوانات التي…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ع م ل

Verses with عامل

Verses 1–12 of 12

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    For such the reward Is forgiveness from their Lord, And Gardens with rivers Flowing underneath,— An eternal dwelling: How excellent a recompense For those who work (and strive)!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:136
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And their Lord hath accepted Of them, and answered them: "Never will I suffer to be lost The work of any of you, Be he male or female: Ye are members, one of another: Those who have left their homes, Or been driven out therefrom, Or suffered harm in My Cause, Or fought or been slain,— Verily, I will blot out From them their iniquities, And admit them into Gardens With rivers flowing beneath;— A reward from the Presence Of God, and from His Presence Is the best of rewards."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:195
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part): Soon will ye know Who it is whose end Will be (best) in the Hereafter: Certain it is that The wrong-doers will not prosper."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:135
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Alms are for the poor And the needy, and those Employed to administer the (funds); For those whose hearts Have been (recently) reconciled (To Truth); for those in bondage And in debt; in the cause Of God; and for the wayfarer: (Thus is it) ordained by God, And God is full of knowledge And wisdom.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:60
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part): Soon will ye know Who it is on whom Descends the Penalty Of ignominy, and who Is a liar! And watch ye! For I too am watching With you!"

    Surah Hud, verse 11:93
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say to those who do not Believe: "Do whatever ye can: We shall do our part;

    Surah Hud, verse 11:121
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    But their hearts are In confused ignorance Of this; and there are, Besides that, deeds of theirs, Which they will (continue) To do,—

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:63
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    But those who believe And work deeds of righteousness— To them shall We give A Home in Heaven,— Lofty mansions beneath which Flow rivers,—to dwell therein For aye;—an excellent reward For those who do (good)!—

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:58
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    For the like of this Let all strive, Who wish to strive.

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:61
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part): But soon will ye know—

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

    They will say: "Praise be To God, Who has Truly fulfilled His promise To us, and has given us (This) land in heritage: We can dwell in the Garden As we will: how excellent A reward for those Who work (righteousness)!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:74
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    They say: "Our hearts are Under veils, (concealed) From that to which thou Dost invite us, and In our ears is a deafness, And between us and thee Is a screen: so do Thou (what thou wilt); For us, we shall do (What we will!)"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:5