مُحِيط
Noun · 9 timesMeaning: All-Encompassing · Also translated as: [the One Who] encompasses, encompassing, encompasses
Forms in the Quran
- مُحِيطٌۢ ×7
- مُحِيطًا ×2
مُحِيط
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.
Meaning: All-Encompassing · Also translated as: [the One Who] encompasses, encompassing, encompasses
الحائط: الجدار الذي يحوط بالمكان، والإحاطة تقال على وجهين:
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.
Verses 1–9 of 9
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 2:19If 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 3:120They 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 4:108But to God belong all things In the heavens and on earth: And He it is that Encompasseth all things.
Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:126And 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 8:47To 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 11:84He 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 11:92Ah indeed! are they In doubt concerning The Meeting with their Lord? Ah indeed! it is He That doth encompass All things!
Surah Fussilat, verse 41:54But God doth Encompass them From behind!
Surah Al-Buruj, verse 85:20