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Quran Maqasid

مُسْلِم

مسلم in the Quran

Meaning: Muslims

مسلم occurs 39 times in 39 verses across 24 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
39
Verses
39
Surahs
24

مُسْلِم

Noun · 25 times

Meaning: Muslims · Also translated as: submissive, both submissive, Muslim, a Muslim

Forms in the Quran

  • مُّسْلِمُونَ ×14
  • مُسْلِمَيْنِ ×9
  • مُّسْلِمًا ×2

مُسْلِم

Proper noun · 14 times

Meaning: the Muslims · Also translated as: the ones who surrender

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ ×11
  • لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ ×2
  • ٱلْمُسْلِمُونَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السلم والسلامة: التعري من الآفات الظاهرة والباطنة، قال: بقلب سليم

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿سلام عليكم﴾ [الأنعام: 54] أي سلامة واقعة عليكم فلا تعذبون ولا تخافون كغيركم من أهل الشقاء. وقيل: معناه السلامة لكم ومعكم. وقيل: معناه الله عليكم، أي حفيظ عليكم أو على حفظكم. وقيل: معناه نحن سالمون لكم. وأصل السلام والسلامة: التعري من الآفات الظاهرة والباطنة. ومنه قوله تعالى: ﴿بقلب سليم﴾ [الشعراء: 89] أي…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
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Verses with مسلم

Verses 21–39 of 39

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say, the Holy Spirit has brought The revelation from thy Lord In Truth, in order to strengthen Those who believe, and as a Guide And Glad Tidings to Muslims.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:102
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "What has come to me By inspiration is that Your God is One God: Will ye therefore bow To His Will (in Islām)?"

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:108
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And strive in His cause As ye ought to strive, (With sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has Imposed no difficulties on you In religion; it is the cult Of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named You Muslims, both before And in this (Revelation); That the Apostle may be A witness for you, and ye Be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer, Give regular Charity, And hold fast to God! He is your Protector— The best to protect And the Best to help!

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:78
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "'Be ye not arrogant Against me, but come To me in submission (To the true Religion).'"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:31
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said (to his own men): "Ye Chiefs! which of you Can bring me her throne Before they come to me In submission?"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:38
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So when she arrived, She was asked, "Is this Thy throne?" She said, "It was just like this; And knowledge was bestowed On us in advance of this, And we have submitted To God (in Islam)."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:42
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor canst thou be a guide To the Blind, (to prevent them) From straying: only those Wilt thou get to listen Who believe in Our Signs, And they will bow in Islam.

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:81
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    For me, I have been Commanded to serve the Lord Of this City, Him Who has Sanctified it and to Whom (Belong) all things: And I am commanded To be of those who bow In Islam to God's Will,—

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:91
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And when it is recited To them, they say: "We Believe therein, for it is The Truth from our Lord: Indeed we have been Muslims (Bowing to God's Will) From before this.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:53
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    And dispute ye not With the People of the Book, Except with means better (Than mere disputation), unless It be with those of them Who inflict wrong (and injury): But say, "We believe In the Revelation which has Come down to us and in that Which came down to you; Our God and your God Is One; and it is to Him We bow (in Islam)."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:46
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor canst thou lead back The blind from their straying: Only those wilt thou make To hear, who believe In Our Signs and submit (Their wills in Islam).

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:53
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    For Muslim men and women,— For believing men and women, For devout men and women, For true men and women, For men and women who are Patient and constant, for men And women who humble themselves For men and women who give In charity, for men and women Who fast (and deny themselves), For men and women who Guard their chastity, and For men and women who Engage much in God's praise,— For them has God prepared Forgiveness and great reward.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:35
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And I am commanded To be the first Of those who bow To God in Islam."

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:12
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Who is better in speech Than one who calls (men) To God, works righteousness, And says, "I am of those Who bow in Islam"?

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:33
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Being) those who have believed In Our Signs and bowed (Their wills to Ours) in Islam.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:69
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    We have enjoined on man Kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother Bear him, and in pain Did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) To his weaning is (A period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches The age of full strength And attains forty years, He says, "O my Lord! Grant me that I may be Grateful for Thy favour Which Thou hast bestowed Upon me, and upon both My parents, and that I May work righteousness Such as Thou mayest approve; And be gracious to me In my issue. Truly Have I turned to Thee And truly do I bow (To Thee) in Islām."

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:15
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    But We found not there Any just (Muslim) persons Except in one house:

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:36
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    Shall We then treat The People of Faith Like the People of Sin?

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:35
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    'Amongst us are some That submit their wills (To God), and some That swerve from justice. Now those who submit Their wills—they have Sought out (the path) Of right conduct:

    Surah Al-Jinn, verse 72:14