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Quran Maqasid

قاسِيَة

قاسية in the Quran

Meaning: hard

قاسية occurs 3 times in 3 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
3
Verses
3
Surahs
3

قاسِيَة

Noun · 3 times

Meaning: hard

Forms in the Quran

  • قَٰسِيَةً ×1
  • وَٱلْقَاسِيَةِ ×1
  • لِّلْقَٰسِيَةِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

القسوة: غلظ القلب، وأصله من: حجر قاس، والمقاساة: معالجة ذلك. قال تعالى:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

القساء: مصدر قسا القلب يقسو قساء. والقسوة: الصلابة في كل شيء. وحجر قاس:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root ق س و

Verses with قاسية

Verses 1–3 of 3

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But because of their breach Of their Covenant, We Cursed them, and made Their hearts grow hard: They change the words From their (right) places And forget a good part Of the Message that was Sent them, nor wilt thou Cease to find them Barring a few—ever Bent on (new) deceits: But forgive them, and overlook (Their misdeeds): for God Loveth those who are kind.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:13
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    That He may make The suggestions thrown in By Satan, but a trial For those in whose hearts Is a disease and who are Hardened of heart: verily The wrong-doers are in a schism Far (from the Truth):

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:53
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is one whose heart God has opened to Islam, So that he has received Enlightenment from God, (No better than one hard-hearted)? Woe to those whose hearts Are hardened against celebrating The praises of God! They Are manifestly wandering (In error)!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:22