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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 1,141–1,160 of 1,321

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Unbelievers say "Listen not to this Qur-ān, But talk at random In the midst Of its (reading), that ye May gain the upper hand!"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:26
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Unbelievers will say: "Our Lord! Show us those, Among Jinns and men, Who misled us: we shall Crush them beneath our feet, So that they become The vilest (before all)."

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:29
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    In the case of those Who say, "Our Lord Is God", and, further, Stand straight and steadfast, The angels descend on them. (From time to time): "Fear ye not!" (they suggest), "Nor grieve! But receive The Glad Tidings Of the Garden (of Bliss), The which ye were promised!

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:30
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Who is better in speech Than one who calls (men) To God, works righteousness, And says, "I am of those Who bow in Islam"?

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:33
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nothing is said to thee That was not said To the apostles before thee: That thy Lord has At His command (all) Forgiveness As well as a most Grievous Penalty.

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:43
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Had We sent this as A Qur-ān (in a language) Other than Arabic, they would Have said: "Why are not Its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic And (a Messenger) an Arab?" Say: "It is a guide And a healing to those Who believe; and for those Who believe not, there is A deafness in their ears, And it is blindness in their (eyes): They are (as it were) Being called from a place Far distant!"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:44
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Him is referred The Knowledge of the Hour (Of Judgment: He knows all): No date-fruit comes out Of its sheath, nor does A female conceive (within Her womb) nor bring forth (Young), but by His Knowledge. The Day that (God) will propound To them the (question), "Where are the Partners (Ye attributed) to Me?" They will say, "We do Assure Thee not one Of us can bear witness!"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:47
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    When We give him a taste Of some mercy from Ourselves. After some adversity has Touched him, he is sure To say, "This is due To my (merit): I think not That the Hour (of Judgment) Will (ever) be established; But if I am brought back To my Lord, I have (Much) good (stored) in His sight!" But We will show The Unbelievers the truth Of all that they did, And We shall give them The taste of a severe Penalty.

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:50
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "See ye if The (Revelation) is (really) From God, and yet do ye Reject it? Who is more Astray than one who Is in a schism Far (from any purpose)?"

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:52
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now then, for that (reason), Call (them to the Faith), And stand steadfast As thou art commanded, Nor follow thou their vain Desires; but say: "I believe In the Book which God has sent down; And I am commanded To judge justly between you. God is our Lord And your Lord. For us (Is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you For your deeds. There is No contention between us And you. God will Bring us together, And to Him is (Our) final goal.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:15
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    That is (the Bounty) whereof God gives Glad Tidings To His Servants who Believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I Ask of you for this Except the love Of those near of kin." And if any one earns Any good, We shall give Him an increase of good In respect thereof: for God Is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready To appreciate (service).

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:23
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    What! Do they say, "He has forged a falsehood Against God"? But if God Willed, He could seal up Thy heart. And God Blots out Vanity, and proves The Truth by His Words. For He knows well The secrets of all hearts.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:24
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    For any whom God Leaves astray, there is No protector thereafter. And thou wilt see The wrong-doers, when In sight of the Penalty, Say: "Is there any way (To effect) a return?"

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:44
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou wilt see them Brought forward to the (Penalty), In a humble frame of mind Because of (their) disgrace, (And) looking with a stealthy Glance. And the Believers Will say: "Those are indeed. In loss. who have given To perdition their own selves And those belonging to them On the Day of Judgment. Behold! Truly the wrong-doers Are in a lasting Penalty!"

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:45
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    If thou wert To question them, "Who created The heavens and the earth?" They would be sure to reply, "They were created by (Him), The Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge";—

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:9
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    In order that ye may Sit firm and square On their backs, and when So seated, ye may Celebrate the (kind) favour Of your Lord, and say, "Glory to Him Who Has subjected these To our (use), for we Could never have accomplished This (by ourselves),

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:13
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    ("Ah!") they say, "If It had been the Will Of (God) Most Gracious, We should not have Worshipped such (deities)!" Of that they have No knowledge! They Do nothing but lie!

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:20
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay! they say: "We found Our fathers following A certain religion, And we do guide ourselves By their footsteps."

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:22
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Just in the same way, Whenever We sent a Warner Before thee to any people, The wealthy ones among them Said: "We found our fathers Following a certain religion, And we will certainly Follow in their footsteps."

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:23
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "What! Even if I brought you Better guidance than that Which ye found Your fathers following?" They said: "For us, We deny that ye (prophets) Are sent (on a mission At all)."

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:24