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Quran Maqasid

قَدَرَ

قدر in the Quran

Meaning: they appraised

قدر occurs 59 times in 55 verses across 39 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
59
Verses
55
Surahs
39

قَدَرَ

Verb · 25 times

Meaning: they appraised · Also translated as: he has power, they have control, you overpower, and restricts

Forms in the Quran

  • وَيَقْدِرُ ×9
  • يَقْدِرُونَ ×3
  • قَدَرُوا۟ ×3
  • يَقْدِرُ ×3
  • تَقْدِرُوا۟ ×2
  • قُدِرَ ×2
  • نَّقْدِرَ ×1
  • فَقَدَرْنَا ×1

قَدَّرَ

Verb · 16 times

Meaning: and determined for it · Also translated as: We have decreed, and determined it, We destined her

Forms in the Quran

  • وَقَدِّرْ ×3
  • قَدَّرَ ×3
  • قَدَّرْنَآ ×2
  • فَقَدَّرَهُۥ ×2
  • وَقَدَّرَهُۥ ×1
  • قَدَّرْنَٰهَا ×1
  • وَقَدَّرْنَا ×1
  • قَدَّرْنَٰهُ ×1

قَدَر

Noun · 11 times

Meaning: according to his means · Also translated as: according to their measure, in a measure, the decreed, in measure

Forms in the Quran

  • بِقَدَرٍ ×5
  • قَدَرُهُۥ ×2
  • قَدَرٍ ×2
  • بِقَدَرِهَا ×1
  • قَدَرًا ×1

قَدْر

Noun · 7 times

Meaning: [of his] appraisal · Also translated as: [His] estimation, appraisal

Forms in the Quran

  • قَدْرِهِۦٓ ×3
  • ٱلْقَدْرِ ×3
  • قَدْرًا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

القدرة إذا وصف بها الإنسان فاسم لهيئة له بها يتمكن من فعل شيء ما، وإذا وصف الله تعالى بها فهي نفي العجز عنه، ومحال أن يوصف غير الله بالقدرة المطلقة معنى وإن أطلق عليه لفظا، بل حقه أن يقال: قادر على كذا، ومتى قيل: هو قادر، فعلى سبيل معنى التقييد، ولهذا لا أحد غير الله يوصف بالقدرة من وجه إلا

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وما قدروا الله حق قدره﴾ [الزمر: 67] أي ما عظموه حق تعظيمه ولا عرفوه حق معرفته. قال الراغب: تنبيها أنه كيف يمكنهم أن يدركوا كنهه وهذا وصفه. وهو قوله: ﴿والأرض جميعا قبضته يوم القيامة﴾ [الزمر: 67]؟

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ق د ر

Verses with قدر

Verses 21–40 of 55

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    God enlarges the sustenance (Which He gives) to whichever Of His servants He pleases; And He (similarly) grants By (strict) measure, (as He pleases): For God has full knowledge Of all things.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:62
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    See they not that God Enlarges the provision and Restricts it, to whomsoever He pleases? Verily in that Are Signs for those who believe.

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:37
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    There can be no difficulty To the Prophet in what God has indicated to him As a duty. It was The practice (approved) of God Amongst those of old That have passed away. And the command of God Is a decree determined.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:38
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Commanding), "Make thou Coats of mail, balancing well The rings of chain armour, And work ye righteousness; For be sure I see (Clearly) all that ye do."

    Surah Saba, verse 34:11
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Between them and the Cities On which We had poured Our blessings, We had placed Cities in prominent positions, And between them We had Appointed stages of journey In due proportion: "Travel therein, Secure, by night and by day."

    Surah Saba, verse 34:18
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Verily my Lord enlarges And restricts the Provision To whom He pleases, but Most men understand not."

    Surah Saba, verse 34:36
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Verily my Lord enlarges And restricts the Sustenance To such of His servants As He pleases: and nothing Do ye spend in the least (In His Cause) but He Replaces it: for He is The Best of those who Grant Sustenance.

    Surah Saba, verse 34:39
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the Moon, We have measured for her Mansions (to traverse) Till she returns Like the old (and withered) Lower part of a date-stalk.

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:39
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Know they not that God enlarges the provision Or restricts it, for any He pleases? Verily, in this are Signs for those who believe!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:52
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    No just estimate Have they made of God, Such as is due to Him: On the Day of Judgment The whole of the earth Will be but His handful, And the heavens will be Rolled up in His right hand: Glory to Him! High is He above The Partners they attribute To Him!

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:67
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    He set on the (earth), Mountains standing firm, High above it, And bestowed blessings on The earth, and measured therein All things to give them Nourishment in due proportion, In four Days, in accordance With (the needs of) Those who seek (sustenance).

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

    To Him belong the keys Of the heavens and the earth: He enlarges and restricts. The Sustenance to whom He will: for He knows Full well all things.

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

    If God were to enlarge The provision for His Servants, They would indeed transgress Beyond all bounds Through the earth; But He sends (it) down In due measure As He pleases. For He is with His Servants Well-acquainted, Watchful.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:27
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    That sends down (From time to time) Rain from the sky In due measure;— And We raise to life Therewith a land that is Dead; even so will ye Be raised (from the dead);—

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:11
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And other gains (there are), Which are not within Your power, but which God has compassed: and God Has power over all things.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:21
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We caused the earth To gush forth with springs. So the waters met (and rose) To the extent decreed.

    Surah Al-Qamar, verse 54:12
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily, all things Have We created In proportion and measure.

    Surah Al-Qamar, verse 54:49
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    We have decreed Death To be your common lot, And We are not To be frustrated

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:60
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    That the People of The Book may know That they have no power Whatever over the Grace Of God, that (His) Grace Is (entirely) in his hand, To bestow it on Whomsoever He wills. For God is the Lord. Of Grace abounding.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:29
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And He provides for him From (sources) he never Could imagine. And if Any one puts his trust In God, sufficient is (God) For him. For God will Surely accomplish His purpose: Verily, for all things Has God appointed A due proportion.

    Surah At-Talaq, verse 65:3