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Quran Maqasid

مُنِيب

منيب in the Quran

Meaning: Turning

منيب occurs 7 times in 7 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
7
Surahs
5

مُنِيب

Noun · 7 times

Meaning: Turning · Also translated as: who turns

Forms in the Quran

  • مُّنِيبٌ ×4
  • مُنِيبِينَ ×2
  • مُنِيبًا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

النوب: رجوع الشيء مرة بعد أخرى. يقال:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

النون والواو والباء كلمة واحدة تدل على اعتياد مكان ورجوع إليه. وناب ينوب، وانتاب ينتاب. ويقال إن النوب: النحل، قالوا: وسميت به لرعيها ونوبها إلى مكانها. وقد قيل إنه جمع نائب. وقول أبي ذؤيب:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ن و ب

Verses with منيب

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    For Abraham was, Without doubt, forbearing (Of faults), compassionate, And given to look to God.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:75
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Turn ye back in repentance To Him, and fear Him: Establish regular prayers, And be not ye among those Who join gods with God,—

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:31
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    When trouble touches men, They cry to their Lord, Turning back to Him In repentance: but when He gives them a taste Of Mercy as from Himself, Behold, some of them Pay part-worship to Other god's besides their Lord,—

    Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30:33
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    See they not what is Before them and behind them, Of the sky and the earth If We wished, We could Cause the earth to swallow Them up, or cause a piece Of the sky to fall upon them. Verily in this is a Sign For every devotee that Turns to God (in repentance).

    Surah Saba, verse 34:9
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    When some trouble toucheth man, He crieth unto his Lord, Turning to Him in repentance: But when He bestoweth A favour upon him As from Himself, (man) Doth forget what he cried And prayed for before, And he doth set up Rivals unto God, Thus misleading others From God's Path. Say, "Enjoy thy blasphemy For a little while: Verily thou art (one) Of the Companions of the Fire!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:8
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    To be observed And commemorated By every devotee Turning (to God).

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:8
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Who feared (God) Most Gracious unseen, And brought a heart Turned in devotion (to Him):

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:33