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Quran Maqasid

مُحِيط

محيط in the Quran

Meaning: All-Encompassing

محيط occurs 9 times in 9 verses across 7 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
9
Verses
9
Surahs
7

مُحِيط

Noun · 9 times

Meaning: All-Encompassing · Also translated as: [the One Who] encompasses, encompassing, encompasses

Forms in the Quran

  • مُحِيطٌۢ ×7
  • مُحِيطًا ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الحائط: الجدار الذي يحوط بالمكان، والإحاطة تقال على وجهين:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الحاء والواو والطاء كلمة واحدة، وهو الشيء يطيف بالشيء. فالحوط من حاطه حوطا. والحمار يحوط عانته: يجمعها. وحوطت حائطا. ويقال إن الحواطة حظيرة تتخذ للطعام. والحوط: شيء مستدير تعلقه المرأة على جبينها، من فضة.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ح و ط

Verses with محيط

Verses 1–9 of 9

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or (another similitude) Is that of a rain-laden cloud From the sky: in it are zones Of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers in their ears To keep out the stunning thunder-clap, The while they are in terror of death. But God is ever round The rejecters of Faith!

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:19
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    If aught that is good Befalls you, it grieves them; But if some misfortune Overtakes you, they rejoice At it. But if ye are constant And do right, Not the least harm Will their cunning Do to you; for God Compasseth round about All that they do.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:120
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    They may hide (Their crimes) from men, But they cannot hide (Them) from God, seeing that He is in their midst When they plot by night, In words that He cannot Approve: and God Doth compass round All that they do.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:108
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    But to God belong all things In the heavens and on earth: And He it is that Encompasseth all things.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:126
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And be not like those Who started from their homes Insolently and to be seen of men, And to hinder (men) From the path of God: For God compasseth round about All that they do.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:47
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    To the Madyan people (We sent) Shu’aib, one Of their own brethren: he said: "O my people! worship God: Ye have no other god But Him. And give not Short measure or weight: I see you in prosperity, But I fear for you The Penalty of a Day That will compass (you) all round.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:84
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my people! Is then my family Of more consideration with you Than God? For ye cast Him Away behind your backs (With contempt). But verily My Lord encompasseth On all sides All that ye do!

    Surah Hud, verse 11:92
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ah indeed! are they In doubt concerning The Meeting with their Lord? Ah indeed! it is He That doth encompass All things!

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:54
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    But God doth Encompass them From behind!

    Surah Al-Buruj, verse 85:20