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Quran Maqasid

مِكْيال

مكيال in the Quran

Meaning: the measure

مكيال occurs 2 times in 2 verses across 1 surah of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
2
Verses
2
Surahs
1

مِكْيال

Noun · 2 times

Meaning: the measure · Also translated as: measure

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْمِكْيَالَ ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الكيل: كيل الطعام. يقال: كلت له الطعام:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿نزداد كيل بعير﴾ [يوسف: 65] أي مقدار حمل بعير، فعبر عنه بذلك. والكيل معلوم وهو ما يكال به، وكأنه سمي بالمصدر في الأصل، يقال: كلته أكيله كيلا.

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ك ي ل

Verses with مكيال

Verses 1–2 of 2

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    To 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 11:84
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And O my people! give Just measure and weight, Nor withhold from the people The things that are their due: Commit not evil in the land With intent to do mischief.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:85