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قائِم

قائم in the Quran

Meaning: standing

قائم occurs 17 times in 17 verses across 12 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
17
Verses
17
Surahs
12

قائِم

Noun · 17 times

Meaning: standing · Also translated as: a means of support, an establishment, a Maintainer, and those who stand

Forms in the Quran

  • قَآئِمًۢا ×4
  • قِيَٰمًا ×4
  • قَآئِمٌ ×3
  • قِيَامٌ ×2
  • وَٱلْقَآئِمِينَ ×1
  • وَقِيَٰمًا ×1
  • وَقَآئِمًا ×1
  • قَآئِمُونَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

يقال: قام يقوم قياما، فهو قائم، وجمعه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

القاف والواو والميم أصلان صحيحان، يدل أحدهما على جماعة ناس، وربما استعير في غيرهم. والآخر على انتصاب أو عزم.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ق و م

Verses with قائم

Verses 1–17 of 17

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is no god but He That is the witness of God, His angels, and those endued With knowledge, standing firm On justice. There is no god but He, The Exalted in Power, The Wise.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:18
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    While he was standing In prayer in the chamber, The angels called unto him: "God doth give thee Glad tidings of Yaḥyā, Witnessing the truth Of a Word from God, and (be Besides) noble, chaste, And a Prophet, Of the (goodly) company Of the righteous."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:39
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Among the People of the Book Are some who, if entrusted With a hoard of gold, Will (readily) pay it back; Others, who, if entrusted With a single silver coin, Will not repay it unless Thou constantly stoodest Demanding, because, They say, "there is no call On us (to keep faith) With these ignorant (Pagans)." But they tell a lie against God, And (well) they know it.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:75
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Men who celebrate The praises of God, Standing, sitting, And lying down on their sides, And contemplate The (wonders of) creation In the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us Salvation from the Penalty Of the Fire.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:191
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    To those weak of understanding Make not over your property, Which God hath made A means of support for you, But feed and clothe them Therewith, and speak to them Words of kindness and justice.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:5
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    When ye pass (Congregational) prayers, Celebrate God's praises, Standing, sitting down, Or lying down on your sides; But when ye are free From danger, set up Regular Prayers: For such prayers Are enjoined on Believers At stated times.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:103
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    God made the Ka’ba, The Sacred House, an asylum Of security for men, as Also the Sacred Months, The animals for offerings, And the garlands that mark them: That ye may know That God hath knowledge Of what is in the heavens And on earth and that God Is well acquainted With all things.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:97
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    When trouble toucheth a man, He crieth unto Us (In all postures)—lying down On his side, or sitting, Or standing. But when We Have solved his trouble, He passeth on his way as if He had never cried to Us For a trouble that touched him! Thus do the deeds of transgressors Seem fair in their eyes!

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:12
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    These are some of the stories Of communities which We Relate unto thee: of them Some are standing, and some Have been mown down (By the sickle of time.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:100
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is then He Who standeth Over every soul (and knoweth) All that it doth, (Like any others)? And yet They ascribe partners to God. Say: "But name them! Is it that ye will Inform Him of something He knoweth not on earth, Or is it (just) a show Of words?" Nay! to those Who believe not, their pretence seems pleasing, but they are Kept back (thereby) from the Path. And those whom God leaves To stray, no one can guide.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:33
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! We gave the site, To Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (Saying): "Associate not anything (In worship) with Me; And sanctify My House For those who compass it round, Or stand up, Or bow, or prostrate themselves (Therein in prayer).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:26
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who spend the night In adoration of their Lord Prostrate and standing;

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:64
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is one who worships devoutly During the hours of the night Prostrating himself or standing (In adoration), who takes heed Of the Hereafter, and who Places his hope in the Mercy Of his Lord—(like one Who does not)? Say: "Are those equal, those who know And those who do not know? It is those who are Endued with understanding That receive admonition.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:9
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Trumpet will (just) Be sounded, when all That are in the heavens And on earth will swoon, Except such as it will Please God (to exempt). Then will a second one Be sounded, when, behold, They will be standing And looking on!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:68
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then they could not Even stand (on their feet), Nor could they help themselves.

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:45
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    But when they see Some bargain or some Amusement, they disperse Headlong to it, and leave Thee standing. Say: "The (blessing) from the Presence Of God is better than Any amusement or bargain! And God is the Best To provide (for all needs)."

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

    And those who stand firm In their testimonies;

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:33