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Quran Maqasid

فُرْقان

فرقان in the Quran

Meaning: the Criterion

فرقان occurs 7 times in 7 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
7
Surahs
5

فُرْقان

Noun · 7 times

Meaning: the Criterion · Also translated as: a criterion

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْفُرْقَانَ ×4
  • وَٱلْفُرْقَانَ ×2
  • فُرْقَانًا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الفرق يقارب الفلق لكن الفلق يقال اعتبارا بالانشقاق، والفرق يقال اعتبارا بالانفصال. قال تعالى: وإذ فرقنا بكم البحر

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وما أنزلنا على عبدنا يوم الفرقان﴾] الأنفال:41 [قيل: هو يوم بدر، وذلك أنه فرق فيه بين الحق والباطل، وتبين أن دين الله هو الغالب. فالفرقان مصدر فرق يفرق، وأصله في الأعيان نحو: فرقت بين الإناءين. وسمي يوم بدر بيوم الفرقان لأنه أول يوم حصل فيه الفرق بين الحق والباطل. وتقديره تقدير رجل قنعان أي يقنع به في…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ف ر ق

Verses with فرقان

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the Criterion (Between right and wrong): there was A chance for you to be guided aright.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:53
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ramadhān is the (month) In which was sent down The Qur-ān, as a guide To mankind, also clear (Signs) For guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you Who is present (at his home) During that month Should spend it in fasting, But if any one is ill, Or on a journey, The prescribed period (Should be made up) By days later. God intends every facility For you; He does not want To put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete The prescribed period, And to glorify Him In that He has guided you; And perchance ye shall be grateful.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:185
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of God Will suffer the severest Penalty, and God Is Exalted in Might, Lord of Retribution.

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

    O ye who believe! If ye fear God, He will grant you a Criterion (To judge between right and wrong), Remove from you (all) evil (That may afflict) you, And forgive you: For God is the Lord Of grace unbounded.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:29
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And know that out of All the booty that ye May acquire (in war), A fifth share is assigned To God,—and to the Apostle, And to near relatives, Orphans, the needy, And the wayfarer, If ye do believe in God And in the revelation We sent down to Our Servant On the Day of Testing,— The Day of the meeting Of the two forces. For God hath power Over all things.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:41
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    In the past We granted To Moses and Aaron The Criterion (for judgment), And a Light and a Message For those who would do right,—

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:48
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Blessed is He Who Sent down the Criterion To His Servant, that May be an admonition To all creatures;—

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:1