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Quran Maqasid

فَضْل

فضل in the Quran

Meaning: bounty

فضل occurs 101 times in 91 verses across 31 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
101
Verses
91
Surahs
31

فَضْل

Noun · 84 times

Meaning: bounty · Also translated as: Grace, His Grace, the graciousness

Forms in the Quran

  • فَضْلِهِۦ ×28
  • فَضْلُ ×27
  • ٱلْفَضْلِ ×14
  • فَضْلًا ×9
  • وَفَضْلٍ ×3
  • وَفَضْلًا ×1
  • بِفَضْلِ ×1
  • لِفَضْلِهِۦ ×1

فَضَّلَ

Verb · 17 times

Meaning: [I] preferred you · Also translated as: bestowed, We preferred

Forms in the Quran

  • فَضَّلْنَا ×5
  • فَضَّلَ ×4
  • فَضَّلْتُكُمْ ×2
  • وَفَضَّلْنَٰهُمْ ×2
  • وَفَضَّلَ ×1
  • فَضَّلَكُمْ ×1
  • وَنُفَضِّلُ ×1
  • فُضِّلُوا۟ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الفضل: الزيادة عن الاقتصاد، وذلك ضربان: محمود: كفضل العلم والحلم، ومذموم: كفضل الغضب على ما يجب أن يكون عليه. والفضل في المحمود أكثر استعمالا، والفضول في المذموم، والفضل إذا استعمل لزيادة أحد الشيئين على الآخر فعلى ثلاثة أضرب:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿ويؤت كل ذي فضل فضله﴾ [هود:3] قال ابن عرفة: إن كل من قدم خيرا يلتمس به فضل الله بنية أو لسان أو جارحة أعطاه الله فضل ذلك العمل. وقال الأزهري: أي من كان ذا فضل في دينه فضله الله في الآخرة.

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

Verses with فضل

Verses 81–91 of 91

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    As a Bounty from thy Lord! That will be The supreme achievement!

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:57
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who has Subjected the sea to you, That ships may sail Through it by His command, That ye may seek Of His Bounty, and that Ye may be grateful.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:12
  3. 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
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Muhammad is the Apostle Of God; and those who are With him are strong Against Unbelievers, (but) Compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow And prostrate themselves (In prayer), seeking Grace From God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their Marks, (being) the traces Of their prostration. This is their similitude In the Taurāt; And their similitude In the Gospel is: Like a seed which sends Forth its blade, then Makes it strong; it then Becomes thick, and it stands On its own stem, (filling) The sowers with wonder And delight. As a result, It fills the Unbelievers With rage at them. God has promised those Among them who believe And do righteous deeds Forgiveness, And a great Reward.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:29
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    A grace and favour From God; and God Is full of Knowledge And Wisdom.

    Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 49:8
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Be ye foremost (in seeking) Forgiveness from your Lord, And a Garden (of Bliss), The width whereof is As the width of Heaven and earth, Prepared for those who believe In God and His apostles: That is the Grace of God, Which He bestows on whom He pleases: and God is The Lord of Grace abounding.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:21
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    That the People of The Book may know That they have no power Whatever over the Grace Of God, that (His) Grace Is (entirely) in his hand, To bestow it on Whomsoever He wills. For God is the Lord. Of Grace abounding.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:29
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Some part is due) To the indigent Muhājirs, Those who were expelled From their homes and their property, While seeking Grace from God And (His) Good Pleasure, And aiding God and His Apostle: Such are indeed The sincere ones;—

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:8
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such is the Bounty of God, Which He bestows On whom He will: And God is the Lord Of the highest bounty.

    Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 62:4
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And when the Prayer Is finished, then may ye Disperse through the land, And seek of the Bounty Of God: and celebrate The Praises of God Often (and without stint): That ye may prosper.

    Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 62:10
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thy Lord doth know That thou standest forth (To prayer) nigh two-thirds Of the night, or half The night, or a third Of the night, and so doth A party of those with thee. But God doth appoint Night And Day in due measure. He knoweth that ye are Unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (In mercy): read ye, Therefore, of the Qur-ān As much as may be Easy for you. He knoweth That there may be (some) Among you in ill-health; Others travelling through the land, Seeking of God's bounty; Yet others fighting In God's Cause. Read ye, Therefore, as much of the Qur-ān As may be easy (for you); And establish regular Prayer And give regular Charity; And loan to God A Beautiful Loan. And whatever good Ye send forth For your souls, Ye shall find it In God's Presence,— Yea, better and Greater, in Reward. And seek ye the Grace Of God: for God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:20