فَقِير
Noun · 12 timesMeaning: poor · Also translated as: need, those in need, the needy
Forms in the Quran
- ٱلْفُقَرَآءَ ×3
- لِلْفُقَرَآءِ ×3
- فَقِيرٌ ×2
- فَقِيرًا ×2
- ٱلْفَقِيرَ ×1
- فُقَرَآءَ ×1
فَقِير
Meaning: poor
فقير occurs 12 times in 12 verses across 10 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.
Meaning: poor · Also translated as: need, those in need, the needy
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قوله: ﴿إنما الصدقات للفقراء﴾ [التوبة:60] والفقر: الخلة والحاجة الضرورية، ويقال: أشد الحاجة، وهو مأخوذ من فقار الظهر كأنه لاحتياجه انكسر فقارة فهو لا ينهض. كما قيل: إن المسكين من السكون، لاحتياجه سكن وانقطع عن الحركة، وقيل: هو فعيل بمعنى مفعول، فالفقير هو المكسور الفقار على التشبيه، ومنه: فقرته الفارقة، أي الداهية التي…
Verses 1–12 of 12
If ye disclose (acts Of) charity, even so It is well, But if ye conceal them, And make them reach Those (really) in need, That is best for you: It will remove from you Some of your (stains Of) evil. And God Is well acquainted With what ye do.
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:271(Charity is) for those In need, who, in God's cause Are restricted (from travel), And cannot move about In the land, seeking (For trade or work): The ignorant man thinks, Because of their modesty, That they are free from want. Thou shalt know them By their (unfailing) mark: They beg not importunately From all and sundry. And whatever of good Ye give, be assured God knoweth it well.
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:273God hath heard The taunt of those Who say: "Truly, God Is indigent and we Are rich!"—We shall Certainly record their word And (their act) of slaying The Prophets in defiance Of right, and We shall say: "Taste ye the Penalty Of the Scorching Fire!
Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:181Make trial of orphans Until they reach the age Of marriage; if then ye find Sound judgment in them, Release their property to them; But consume it not wastefully, Nor in haste against their growing up. If the guardian is well-off, Let him claim no remuneration, But if he is poor, let him Have for himself what is Just and reasonable. When ye release their property To them, take witnesses In their presence: But all-sufficient Is God in taking account.
Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:6O ye who believe! Stand out firmly For justice, as witnesses To God, even as against Yourselves, or your parents, Or your kin, and whether It be (against) rich or poor: For God can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (Of your hearts), lest ye Swerve, and if ye Distort (justice) or decline To do justice, verily God is well-acquainted With all that ye do.
Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:135Alms 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"That they may witness The benefits (provided) for them, And celebrate the name Of God, through the Days Appointed, over the cattle Which He has provided for them (For sacrifice): then eat ye Thereof and feed the distressed Ones in want.
Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:28Marry those among you Who are single, or The virtuous ones among Your slaves, male or female: If they are in poverty, God will give them Means out of His grace: For God encompasseth all, And He knoweth all things.
Surah An-Nur, verse 24:32So he watered (their flocks) For them; then he turned back To the shade, and said: "O my Lord! Truly am I In (desperate) need Of any good That Thou dost send me!"
Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:24O ye men! It is Ye that have need Of God: but God is The One Free of all wants, Worthy of all praise.
Surah Fatir, verse 35:15Behold, ye are those Invited to spend (Of your substance) In the Way of God: But among you are some That are niggardly. But any Who are niggardly are so At the expense of Their own souls. But God is free Of all wants, And it is ye that are needy. If ye turn back (From the Path), He will Substitute in your stead Another people; then they Would not be like you!
Surah Muhammad, verse 47:38(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