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Quran Maqasid

قالَ

قال in the Quran

Meaning: they say

قال occurs 1,618 times in 1,321 verses across 82 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
1,618
Verses
1,321
Surahs
82

قالَ

Verb · 1,618 times

Meaning: they say · Also translated as: He said, We said, it is said, said

Forms in the Quran

  • قَالَ ×412
  • قُلْ ×297
  • قَالُوٓا۟ ×250
  • وَقَالَ ×85
  • وَقَالُوا۟ ×61
  • يَقُولُونَ ×51
  • يَقُولُ ×39
  • قِيلَ ×34

Its root in the classical dictionaries

القاف والواو واللام أصل واحد صحيح يقل كلمه، وهو القول من النطق. يقال: قال يقول قولا. والمقول: اللسان. ورجل قولة وقوال: كثير القول. وأما أقوال......................

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس

القول: الكلام على الترتيب، وهو عند المحقق كل لفظ قال به اللسان، تاما كان أو ناقصا، تقول: قال يقول قولا، والفاعل قائل، والمفعول مقول؛ قال سيبويه: واعلم أن قلت في كلام العرب إنما وقعت على أن تحكي بها ما كان كلاما لا قولا، يعني بالكلام الجمل كقولك زيد منطلق وقام زيد، ويعني بالقول الألفاظ المفردة التي يبنى الكلام منها…

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

Verses with قال

Verses 881–900 of 1,321

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Solomon) said: "Soon shall we See whether thou hast told The truth or lied!

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:27
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (The Queen) said: "Ye chiefs! Here is—delivered to me— A letter worthy of respect.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:29
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    She said: "Ye chiefs! Advise me in (this) My affair: no affair Have I decided Except in your presence."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:32
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "We are endued With strength, and given To vehement war: But the command is With thee; so consider What thou wilt command."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:33
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    She said: "Kings, when they Enter a country, despoil it, And make the noblest Of its people its meanest Thus do they behave.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:34
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now when (the embassy) came To Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me abundance In wealth? But that which God has given me is better Than that which He has Given you! Nay it is ye Who rejoice in your gift!

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:36
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said (to his own men): "Ye Chiefs! which of you Can bring me her throne Before they come to me In submission?"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:38
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said an ‘Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee Before thou rise from thy Council: indeed I have Full strength for the purpose, And may be trusted."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:39
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said one who had knowledge Of the Book: "I will Bring it to thee within The twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it Placed firmly before him, He said: "This is By the grace of my Lord! To test me whether I am Grateful or ungrateful! And if any is grateful, Truly his gratitude is (a gain) For his own soul; but if Any is ungrateful, truly My Lord is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:40
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "Transform her throne Out of all recognition by her: Let us see whether she Is guided (to the truth) Or is one of those who Receive no guidance."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:41
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    So when she arrived, She was asked, "Is this Thy throne?" She said, "It was just like this; And knowledge was bestowed On us in advance of this, And we have submitted To God (in Islam)."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:42
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    She was asked to enter The lofty Palace: but When she saw it, she Thought it was a lake Of water, and she (tucked up Her skirts), uncovering her legs. He said: "This is But a palace paved Smooth with slabs of glass." She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged" My soul: I do (now) Submit (in Islam), with Solomon, To the Lord of the Worlds."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:44
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my people! Why ask ye to hasten on The evil in preference to the good? If only ye ask God for forgiveness, Ye may hope to receive mercy.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:46
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "Ill omen Do we augur from thee And those that are with thee". He said: "Your ill omen Is with God; yea, ye are A people under trial."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:47
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "Swear A mutual oath by God That we shall make A secret night attack On him and his people, And that we shall then Say to his heir (when he Seeks vengeance), 'We were not Present at the slaughter Of his people, and we are Positively telling the truth'."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:49
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    (We also sent) Lūt (As an apostle): behold, He said to his people, "Do ye do what is shameful Though ye see (its iniquity)?

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:54
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    But his people gave No other answer but this: They said, "Drive out The followers of Lūt from Your city: these are Indeed men who want To be clean and pure!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:56
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: Praise be to God, And Peace on His servants Whom He has chosen (For His Message). (Who) Is better?—God or The false gods they associate (With Him)?

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:59
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or, who originates Creation, Then repeats it, And who gives you sustenance From heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god Besides God? Say, "Bring forth Your argument, if ye Are telling the truth!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:64
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: None in the heavens Or on earth, except God, Knows what is hidden: Nor can they perceive When they shall be raised Up (for Judgment).

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:65