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Quran Maqasid

مُنكَر

منكر in the Quran

Meaning: the wrong

منكر occurs 21 times in 21 verses across 15 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
21
Verses
21
Surahs
15

مُنكَر

Noun · 18 times

Meaning: the wrong · Also translated as: unknown, wrongdoing, and the bad, the denial

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْمُنكَرِ ×10
  • وَٱلْمُنكَرِ ×3
  • مُّنكَرُونَ ×2
  • مُّنكَرٍ ×1
  • بِٱلْمُنكَرِ ×1
  • مُنكَرًا ×1

مُنكِر

Noun · 3 times

Meaning: knew him not · Also translated as: rejecters, rejecting him

Forms in the Quran

  • مُنكِرُونَ ×3

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الإنكار: ضد العرفان. يقال: أنكرت كذا، ونكرت، وأصله أن يرد على القلب ما لا يتصوره، وذلك ضرب من الجهل. قال تعالى: فلما رأى أيديهم لا تصل إليه نكرهم

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فلما رأى أيديهم لا تصل إليه نكرهم﴾ [هود: 70] يقال: نكرت الشيء وأنكرته، فأنا ناكر منكر، وهو منكور ومنكر. والإنكار ضد العرفان. قال الراغب: وأصله أن يرد على القلب ما لا يتصوره، وذلك ضرب من الجهل. قال تعالى: ﴿فلما رأى أيديهم لا تصل إليه نكرهم﴾ ﴿فعرفهم وهم له منكرون﴾ [يوسف: 58]. قلت: وتلاوة الآية بعد هذا القول…

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

Verses with منكر

Verses 1–20 of 21

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Let there arise out of you A band of people Inviting to all that is good, Enjoining what is right, And forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones To attain felicity.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:104
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ye are the best Of Peoples, evolved For mankind, Enjoining what is right, Forbidding what is wrong, And believing in God. If only the People of the Book Had faith, it were best For them: among them Are some who have faith, But most of them Are perverted transgressors.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:110
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    They believe in God And the Last Day; They enjoin what is right, And forbid what is wrong; And they hasten (in emulation) In (all) good works: They are in the ranks Of the righteous.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:114
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nor did they (usually) Forbid one another The iniquities which they Committed: evil indeed Were the deeds which they did.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:79
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Those who follow the Apostle, The unlettered Prophet, Whom they find mentioned In their own (Scriptures),— In the Law and the Gospel;— For he commands them What is just and forbids them What is evil; he allows Them as lawful what is good (And pure) and prohibits them From what is bad (and impure); He releases them From their heavy burdens And from the yokes That are upon them. So it is those who believe In him, honour him, Help him, and follow the Light Which is sent down with him,— It is they who will prosper."

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:157
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Hypocrites, men and women, (Have an understanding) with each other: They enjoin evil, and forbid What is just, and are close With their hands. They have Forgotten God; so He Hath forgotten them. Verily The Hypocrites are rebellious And perverse.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:67
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Believers, men And women, are protectors, One of another: they enjoin What is just, and forbid What is evil: they observe Regular prayers, practise Regular charity, and obey God and His Apostle. On them will God pour His mercy: for God Is Exalted in power, Wise:

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:71
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those that turn (to God) In repentance; that serve Him, And praise Him; that wander In devotion to the Cause of God; That bow down and prostrate themselves In prayer; that enjoin good And forbid evil; and observe The limits set by God;— (These do rejoice). So proclaim The glad tidings to the Believers.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:112
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then came Joseph's brethren: They entered his presence, And he knew them, But they knew him not.

    Surah Yusuf, verse 12:58
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "Ye appear To be uncommon folk."

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:62
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    God commands justice, the doing Of good, and liberality to kith And kin, and He forbids All shameful deeds, and injustice And rebellion: He instructs you, That ye may receive admonition.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:90
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    And this is a blessed Message which We have Sent down: will ye then Reject it?

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:50
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    (They are) those who, If We establish them In the land, establish Regular prayer and give Regular charity, enjoin The right and forbid wrong: With God rests the end (And decision) of (all) affairs.

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:41
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Our Clear Signs Are rehearsed to them, Thou wilt notice a denial On the faces of the Unbelievers! They nearly attack with violence Those who rehearse Our Signs To them. Say, "Shall I Tell you of something (Far) worse than these Signs? It is the Fire (of Hell)! God has promised it To the Unbelievers! And evil is that destination!"

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:72
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or do they not recognise Their Apostle, that they Deny him?

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:69
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Follow not Satan's footsteps: If any will follow the footsteps Of Satan, he will (but) command What is shameful and wrong: And were it not for the grace And mercy of God on you. Not one of you would ever Have been pure: but God Doth purify whom He pleases: And God is One Who Hears and knows (all things).

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:21
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Do ye indeed approach men, And cut off the highway? And practise wickedness (Even) in your councils?" But his people gave no answer But this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of God If thou tellest the truth."

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

    Recite what is sent Of the Book by inspiration To thee, and establish Regular Prayer: for Prayer Restrains from shameful And unjust deeds; And remembrance of God Is the greatest (thing in life) Without doubt. And God knows The (deeds) that ye do.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:45
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my son! establish Regular prayer, enjoin what is Just, and forbid what is wrong: And bear with patient constancy Whate’er betide thee; for this Is firmness (of purpose) In (the conduct of) affairs.

    Surah Luqman, verse 31:17
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, they entered His presence, and said: "Peace!" He said, "Peace" (And thought, "These seem) Unusual people."

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:25