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Quran Maqasid

قَوْم

قوم in the Quran

Meaning: the people

قوم occurs 383 times in 347 verses across 55 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
383
Verses
347
Surahs
55

قَوْم

Noun · 383 times

Meaning: the people · Also translated as: a people, to his people, their people, O my people

Forms in the Quran

  • قَوْمٍ ×79
  • ٱلْقَوْمِ ×62
  • لِقَوْمٍ ×51
  • قَوْمًا ×40
  • يَٰقَوْمِ ×38
  • قَوْمُهُۥ ×36
  • لِقَوْمِهِۦ ×13
  • قَوْمُكَ ×9

Its root in the classical dictionaries

يقال: قام يقوم قياما، فهو قائم، وجمعه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

القاف والواو والميم أصلان صحيحان، يدل أحدهما على جماعة ناس، وربما استعير في غيرهم. والآخر على انتصاب أو عزم.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ق و م

Verses with قوم

Verses 281–300 of 347

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God that takes The souls (of men) at death; And those that die not (He takes) during their sleep: Those on whom He Has passed the decree Of death, He keeps back (From returning to life), But the rest He sends (To their bodies) For a term appointed. Verily in this are Signs For those who reflect.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:42
  2. 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
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    But (there were people) before them, Who denied (the Signs),— The People of Noah, And the Confederates (Of Evil) after them; And every People plotted Against their prophet, To seize him, and disputed By means of vanities, Therewith to condemn The Truth: but it was I That seized them! And how (terrible) Was My Requital!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:5
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my People! yours Is the dominion this day: Ye have the upper hand In the land: but who Will help us from The Punishment of God, Should it befall us?" Pharaoh said: "I but Point out to you that Which I see (myself); Nor do I guide you But to the Path of Right!"

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:29
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then said the man Who believed: "O my People! Truly I do fear For you something like The Day (of disaster) Of the Confederates (in sin)!—

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:30
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Something like the fate Of the People of Noah, The ‘Ād, and the Thamūd, And those who came After them: but God Never wishes injustice To His Servants.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:31
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And O my People! I fear for you a Day When there will be Mutual calling (and wailing),—

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:32
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    The man who believed said Further: "O my People! Follow me: I will lead You to the Path of Right.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:38
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my People! This life Of the present is nothing But (temporary) convenience: It is the Hereafter That is the Home That will last.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:39
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And O my People! How (strange) it is For me to call you To Salvation while ye Call me to the Fire!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:41
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    A Book, whereof the verses Are explained in detail;— A Qur-ān in Arabic, For people who understand;—

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

    Shall We then Take away the Message From you and repel (you), For that ye are a people Transgressing beyond bounds?

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:5
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! Abraham said To his father and his people: "I do indeed clear myself Of what ye worship:

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:26
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    The (Qur-ān) is indeed The Message, for thee And for thy people; And soon shall ye (All) be brought to account.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:44
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And Pharaoh proclaimed Among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not The dominion of Egypt Belong to me, (witness) These streams flowing Underneath my (palace)? What! See ye not then?

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:51
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thus did he make Fools of his people, And they obeyed him: Truly were they a people Rebellious (against God).

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:54
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    When (Jesus) the son Of Mary is held up As an example, behold, Thy people raise a clamour Thereat (in ridicule)!

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:57
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they say, "Are Our gods best, or he?" This they set forth To thee, only by way Of disputation: yea, they Are a contentious people.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:58
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God has knowledge) Of the (Prophet's) cry, "O my Lord! Truly These are a people Who will not believe!"

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:88
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    We did, before them, Try the people of Pharaoh: There came to them An apostle most honourable,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:17