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Quran Maqasid

مُسْتَضْعَف

مستضعف in the Quran

Meaning: and those who are weak

مستضعف occurs 5 times in 5 verses across 2 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
2

مُسْتَضْعَف

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: and those who are weak · Also translated as: oppressed, the oppressed, and the ones who are weak, deemed weak

Forms in the Quran

  • وَٱلْمُسْتَضْعَفِينَ ×2
  • مُسْتَضْعَفِينَ ×1
  • ٱلْمُسْتَضْعَفِينَ ×1
  • مُّسْتَضْعَفُونَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الضعف: خلاف القوة، وقد ضعف فهو

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الضاد والعين والفاء أصلان متباينان، يدل أحدهما على خلاف القوة، ويدل الآخر على أن يزاد الشيء مثله.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ض ع ف

Verses with مستضعف

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And why should ye not Fight in the cause of God And of those who, being weak, Are ill-treated (and oppressed)?— Men, women, and children, Whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, Whose people are oppressors; And raise for us from Thee One who will protect; And raise for us from Thee One who will help!"

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:75
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    When angels take The souls of those Who die in sin Against their souls, They say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not The earth of God Spacious enough for you To move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men Will find their abode In Hell,—What an evil Refuge!—

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:97
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Except those who are (Really) weak and oppressed— Men, women, and children— Who have no means In their power, nor (a guide-post) To direct their way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:98
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask thy instruction Concerning the Women Say: God doth Instruct you about them: And (remember) what hath Been rehearsed unto you In the Book, concerning The orphans of women to whom Ye give not the portions Prescribed, and yet whom ye Desire to marry, as also Concerning the children Who are weak and oppressed: That ye stand firm For justice to orphans. There is not a good deed Which ye do, but God Is well-acquainted therewith.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:127
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Call to mind when ye Were a small (band), Despised through the land, And afraid that men might Despoil and kidnap you; But He provided a safe asylum For you, strengthened you With His aid, and gave you Good things for sustenance: That ye might be grateful.

    Surah Al-Anfal, verse 8:26