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مُسْتَقِيم

مستقيم in the Quran

Meaning: straight

مستقيم occurs 37 times in 37 verses across 24 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
37
Verses
37
Surahs
24

مُسْتَقِيم

Noun · 37 times

Meaning: straight

Forms in the Quran

  • مُّسْتَقِيمٍ ×26
  • مُّسْتَقِيمًا ×6
  • ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ ×5

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
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Verses with مستقيم

Verses 1–20 of 37

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Show us the straight way,

    Surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:6
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Fools among the people Will say: "What hath turned Them from the Qibla to which They were used?" Say: To God belong both East and West: He guideth whom He will To a Way that is straight.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:142
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Mankind was one single nation, And God sent Messengers With glad tidings and warnings; And with them He sent The Book in truth, To judge between people In matters wherein They differed; But the People of the Book, After the clear Signs Came to them, did not differ Among themselves, Except through selfish contumacy. God by His Grace Guided the Believers To the Truth, Concerning that Wherein they differed. For God guides Whom He will To a path That is straight.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:213
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "'It is God Who is my Lord And your Lord; Then worship Him. This is a Way That is straight.'"

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:51
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And how would ye Deny Faith while unto you Are rehearsed the Signs Of God, and among you Lives the Apostle? Whoever holds Firmly to God Will be shown A Way that is straight.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:101
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We should have Shown them the Straight Way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:68
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then those who believe In God, and hold fast To Him,—soon will He Admit them to Mercy And Grace from Himself, And guide them to Himself By a straight Way.

    Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:175
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Wherewith God guideth all Who seek His good pleasure To ways of peace and safety, And leadeth them out Of darkness, by His Will, Unto the light,—guideth them To a Path that is Straight.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:16
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who reject our Signs Are deaf and dumb,— In the midst of darkness Profound: whom God willeth, He leaveth to wander: Whom He willeth, He placeth On the Way that is Straight.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:39
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    (To them) and to their fathers, And progeny and brethren: We chose them, And We guided them To a straight Way.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:87
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    This is the Way Of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed the Signs For those who Receive admonition.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:126
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily, this is My Way, Leading straight: follow it: Follow not (other) paths: They will scatter you about From His (great) Path: Thus doth He command you, That ye may be righteous.

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:153
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Verily, my Lord Hath guided me to A Way that is straight,— A religion of right, The Path (trod) by Abraham The true in faith, And he (certainly) Joined not gods with God."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:161
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "Because thou Hast thrown me out Of the Way, lo! I will Lie in wait for them On Thy Straight Way:

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:16
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    But God doth call To the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth To a Way that is straight.

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:25
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    "I put my trust in God, My Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving Creature, but He hath Grasp of its fore-lock. Verily, it is my Lord That is on a straight Path.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:56
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) said: "This (Way Of My sincere servants) is Indeed a Way that leads Straight to Me.

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:41
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    God sets forth (another) Parable Of two men: one of them Dumb, with no power Of any sort; a wearisome burden Is he to his master; Whichever way he directs him, He brings no good: Is such a man equal With one who commands Justice, and is on A Straight Way?

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:76
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    He showed his gratitude For the favours of God, Who chose him, and guided him To a Straight Way.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:121
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Give full measure when ye Measure, and weigh With a balance that is straight: That is the most fitting And the most advantageous In the final determination:

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:35