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مَقام

مقام in the Quran

Meaning: standing place

مقام occurs 17 times in 17 verses across 15 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
17
Verses
17
Surahs
15

مَقام

Noun · 14 times

Meaning: standing place · Also translated as: standing, their place, my stay, standing before Me

Forms in the Quran

  • مَّقَامِ ×6
  • مَّقَامِى ×2
  • مَقَامًا ×2
  • وَمَقَامٍ ×2
  • مَقَامَهُمَا ×1
  • مَّقَامِكَ ×1

مُقام

Noun · 3 times

Meaning: and resting place · Also translated as: and a resting place, stand

Forms in the Quran

  • وَمُقَامًا ×2
  • مُقَامَ ×1

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
The full entries on the root ق و م

Verses with مقام

Verses 1–17 of 17

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Remember We made the House A place of assembly for men And a place of safety; And take ye the Station Of Abraham as a place Of prayer; and We covenanted With Abraham and Ismā’īl, That they should sanctify My House for those who Compass it round, or use it As a retreat, or bow, or Prostrate themselves (therein In prayer).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:125
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    In it are Signs Manifest; (for example), The Station of Abraham; Whoever enters it Attains security; Pilgrimage thereto is a duty Men owe to God, Those who can afford The journey; but if any Deny faith, God stands not In need of any of His creatures.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:97
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if it gets known That these two were guilty Of the sin (of perjury), Let two others stand forth In their places,—nearest In kin from among those Who claim a lawful right: Let them swear by God: "We affirm that our witness Is truer than that Of those two, and that we Have not trespassed (beyond The truth): if we did, Behold! the wrong be Upon us!"

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:107
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Relate to them the story Of Noah. Behold! he said To his People: "O my People, If it be hard on your (mind) That I should stay (with you) And commemorate the Signs Of God,—yet I put My trust in God. Get ye then an agreement About your plan and among Your Partners, so your plan Be not to you dark and dubious. Then pass your sentence on me, And give me no respite.

    Surah Yunus, verse 10:71
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And verily We shall Cause you to abide In the land, and succeed them. This for such as fear The Time when they shall stand Before My tribunal,—such As fear the Punishment denounced."

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:14
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And pray in the small watches Of the morning: (it would be) An additional prayer (Or spiritual profit) For thee: soon will thy Lord Raise thee to a Station Of Praise and Glory!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:79
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Our Clear Signs Are rehearsed to them, The Unbelievers say to those Who believe, "Which of the two Sides is best in point of Position? which makes the best Show in Council?"

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:73
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Evil indeed is it As an abode, and as A place to rest in";

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:66
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Dwelling therein;—how beautiful An abode and place of rest!

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:76
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Treasures, and every kind Of honourable position;

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:58
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said an ‘Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee Before thou rise from thy Council: indeed I have Full strength for the purpose, And may be trusted."

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:39
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! A party among them Said: "Ye men of Yathrib! Ye cannot stand (the attack)! Therefore go back!" And a band of them Ask for leave of the Prophet, Saying, "Truly our houses Are bare and exposed," though They were not exposed: They intended nothing but To run away.

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

    (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has A place appointed;

    Surah As-Saffat, verse 37:164
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And corn-fields And noble buildings,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:26
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    As to the Righteous (They will be) in A position of Security,

    Surah Ad-Dukhan, verse 44:51
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    But for such as fear The time when they will Stand before (the Judgment Seat Of) their Lord, There will be two Gardens—

    Surah Ar-Rahman, verse 55:46
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And for such as had Entertained the fear Of standing before Their Lord's (tribunal) And had restrained (Their) soul from lower Desires,

    Surah An-Nazi'at, verse 79:40