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Quran Maqasid

عَزْم

عزم in the Quran

Meaning: the matters

عزم occurs 9 times in 9 verses across 7 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
9
Verses
9
Surahs
7

عَزْم

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: the matters · Also translated as: determination, matters of determination, those of determination

Forms in the Quran

  • عَزْمِ ×3
  • عَزْمًا ×1
  • ٱلْعَزْمِ ×1

عَزَمَ

Verb · 4 times

Meaning: they resolve · Also translated as: resolve, you have decided, determined

Forms in the Quran

  • عَزَمُوا۟ ×1
  • تَعْزِمُوا۟ ×1
  • عَزَمْتَ ×1
  • عَزَمَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

العزم والعزيمة: عقد القلب على إمضاء الأمر، يقال: عزمت الأمر، وعزمت عليه، واعتزمت. قال: فإذا عزمت فتوكل على الله [آل عمران/ 159] ، ولا تعزموا عقدة النكاح

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فإذا عزمت فتوكل على الله﴾ [آل عمران: 159] العزم والعزيمة: عقد القلب على إمضاء الأمر. وتعدى بنفسه وبعلى؛ يقال: عزمت الأمر وعليه. وقال تعالى: ﴿ولا تعزموا عقدة النكاح﴾ [البقرة: 235] قوله تعالى: ﴿ولم نجد له عزما﴾ [طه: 115] وقال قتاجة: صبرا. وقال غيره: حزما، وهذه غلطة. والأولى في تفسيرها: ولم ند له تصميما على…

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

Verses with عزم

Verses 1–9 of 9

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if their intention Is firm for divorce, God heareth And knoweth all things.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:227
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is no blame On you if ye make An offer of betrothal Or hold it in your hearts. God knows that ye Cherish them in your hearts: But do not make a secret contract With them except in terms Honourable, nor resolve on the tie Of marriage till the term Prescribed is fulfilled. And know that God Knoweth what is in your hearts, And take heed of Him; And know that God is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:235
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is part of the Mercy Of God that thou dost deal Gently with them. Wert thou severe Or harsh-hearted, They would have broken away From about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and ask For (God's) forgiveness For them; and consult Them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast Taken a decision, Put thy trust in God. For God loves those Who put their trust (in Him).

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:159
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ye shall certainly Be tried and tested In your possessions And in your personal selves; And ye shall certainly Hear much that will grieve you, From those who received The Book before you: And from those who Worship many gods. But if ye persevere Patiently, and guard Against evil,—then That will be A determining factor In all affairs.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:186
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    We had already, beforehand, Taken the covenant of Adam, But he forgot: and We found On his part no firm resolve.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:115
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my son! establish Regular prayer, enjoin what is Just, and forbid what is wrong: And bear with patient constancy Whate’er betide thee; for this Is firmness (of purpose) In (the conduct of) affairs.

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:17
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    But indeed if any Show patience and forgive, That would truly be An exercise of courageous will And resolution in the conduct Of affairs.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:43
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore patiently persevere, As did (all) apostles Of inflexible purpose; And be in no haste About the (Unbelievers). On the Day That they see the (Punishment) Promised them, (it will be) As if they had not Tarried more than an hour In a single day. (Thine But) to proclaim the Message: But shall any be destroyed Except those who transgress?

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:35
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Were it to obey And say what is just, And when a matter Is resolved on, it were Best for them if they Were true to God.

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:21