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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 81–100 of 1,321

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    He it is Who has sent down To thee the Book: In it are verses Basic or fundamental (Of established meaning); They are the foundation Of the Book: others Are allegorical. But those In whose hearts is perversity follow The part thereof that is allegorical, Seeking discord, and searching For its hidden meanings, But ṭo one knows Its hidden meanings except God. And those who are firmly grounded In knowledge say: "We believe In the Book; the whole of it Is from our Lord:" and none Will grasp the Message Except men of understanding.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:7
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say to those who reject Faith: "Soon will ye be vanquished And gathered together To Hell,—an evil bed Indeed (to lie on)!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:12
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: Shall I give you Glad tidings of things Far better than those? For the righteous are Gardens In nearness to their Lord, With rivers flowing beneath; Therein is their eternal home; With Companions pure (and holy); And the good pleasure of God. For in God's sight Are (all) His servants,—

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:15
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Namely), those who say: "Our Lord! we have indeed Believed: forgive us, then, Our sins, and save us From the agony of the Fire;"—

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:16
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    So if they dispute with thee, Say: "I have submitted My whole self to God And so have those Who follow me." And say to the People of the Book And to those who are unlearned: "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" If they do, they are in right guidance, But if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the Message; And in God's sight Are (all) His servants.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:20
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    This because they say: "The Fire shall not touch us But for a few numbered days": For their forgeries deceive them As to their own religion.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:24
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O God! Lord of Power (and Rule), Thou givest Power To whom Thou pleasest, And Thou strippest off Power From whom Thou pleasest: Thou enduest with honour Whom Thou pleasest, And Thou bringest low Whom Thou pleasest: In Thy hand is all Good." Verily, over all things Thou hast power.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:26
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Whether ye hide What is in your hearts Or reveal it, God knows it all: He knows what is In the heavens, And what is on earth. And God has power Over all things.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:29
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "If ye do love God, Follow me: God will love you And forgive you your sins: For God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:31
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Obey God And His Apostle": But if they turn back, God loveth not those Who reject Faith.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:32
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! a woman of ’Imrān Said: "O my Lord! I do Dedicate unto Thee What is in my womb For Thy special service: So accept this of me: For Thou hearest And knowest all things."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:35
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    When she was delivered, She said: "O my Lord! Behold! I am delivered Of a female child!"— And God knew best What she brought forth— "And nowise is the male Like the female. I have named her Mary, And I commend her And her offspring To Thy protection From the Evil One, The Rejected."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:36
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Right graciously Did her Lord accept her: He made her grow In purity and beauty: To the care of Zakarīya Was she assigned. Every time that he entered (Her) chamber to see her, He found her supplied With sustenance. He said: "O Mary! Whence (comes) this To you?" She said: "From God: for God Provides sustenance To whom He pleases, Without measure."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:37
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    There did Zakarīya Pray to his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant unto me From Thee a progeny That is pure: for Thou Art He that heareth prayer!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:38
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son, Seeing I am very old, And my wife is barren?" "Thus, "was the answer, "Doth God accomplish What He willeth,"

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:40
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign, "was the answer, "Shall be that thou Shalt speak to no man For three days But with signals. Then celebrate The praises of thy Lord Again and again, And glorify Him In the evening And in the morning."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:41
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! God hath chosen thee And purified thee—chosen thee Above the women of all nations.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:42
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! God giveth thee Glad tidings of a Word From Him: his name Will be Christ Jesus, The son of Mary, held in honour In this world and the Hereafter And of (the company of) those Nearest to God;

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:45
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son When no man hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: God createth What He willeth: When He hath decreed A Plan, He but saith To it, 'Be,' and it is!

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:47
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Jesus found Unbelief on their part He said: "Who will be My helpers to (the work Of) God?" Said the Disciples: "We are God's helpers: We believe in God, And do thou bear witness That we are Muslims.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:52