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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 341–347 of 347

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    The similitude of those Who were charged With the (obligations Of the) Mosaic Law, But who subsequently failed In those (obligations), is That of a donkey Which carries huge tomes (But understands them not). Evil is the similitude Of people who falsify The Signs of God: And God guides not People who do wrong.

    Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 62:5
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is equal to them Whether thou pray for Their forgiveness or not. God will not forgive them. Truly God guides not Rebellious transgressors.

    Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 63:6
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God sets forth, As an example To those who believe, The wife of Pharaoh: Behold she said: "O my Lord! build For me, in nearness To Thee, a mansion In the Garden, And save me from Pharaoh And his doings, And save me from Those that do wrong";

    Surah At-Tahrim, verse 66:11
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    He made it rage Against them seven nights And eight days in succession: So that thou couldst see The (whole) people lying Prostrate in its (path), As if they had been Roots of hollow palm-trees Tumbled down!

    Surah Al-Haqqah, verse 69:7
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    We sent Noah To his People (With the Command): "Do thou warn thy People Before there comes to them A grievous Penalty."

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:1
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my People! I am to you A Warner, clear and open:

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:2
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    He, said: "O my Lord! I have called to my People Night and day:

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:5