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Quran Maqasid

ناس

ناس in the Quran

Meaning: the people

ناس occurs 241 times in 225 verses across 53 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
241
Verses
225
Surahs
53

ناس

Noun · 241 times

Meaning: the people · Also translated as: the mankind, mankind, [the] people, for mankind

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلنَّاسِ ×182
  • لِلنَّاسِ ×51
  • وَٱلنَّاسِ ×5
  • بِٱلنَّاسِ ×3

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الهمزة والنون والسين أصل واحد، وهو ظهور الشيء، وكل شيء خالف طريقة التوحش. قالوا: الإنس خلاف الجن، وسموا لظهورهم. يقال: آنست الشيء: إذا رأيته. قال الله تعالى: ﴿فإن آنستم منهم رشدا﴾ [النساء: 6]. ويقال: آنست الشيء: إذا سمعته. وهذا مستعار من الأول. قال الحارث:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root أ ن س

Verses with ناس

Verses 121–140 of 225

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    If there were a Qur-ān With which mountains were moved, Or the earth were cloven asunder, Or the dead were made to speak, (This would be the one!) But, truly, the Command is With God in all things!' Do not the Believers know, That, had God (so) willed, He could have guided All mankind (to the Right)? But the Unbelievers,—never Will disaster cease to seize Them for their (ill) deeds, Or to settle close to their homes, Until the promise of God Come to pass, for, verily, God will not fail In His promise.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:31
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    A. L. R. A Book Which We have revealed Unto thee, in order that Thou mightest lead mankind Out of the depths of darkness Into light—by the leave Of their Lord—to the Way Of (Him) the Exalted in Power, Worthy of all Praise!—

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:1
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    It brings forth its fruit At all times, by the leave Of its Lord. So God sets forth parables For men, in order that They may receive admonition.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:25
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O my Lord! they have indeed Led astray many among mankind; He then who follows my (ways) Is of me, and he that Disobeys me,—but Thou Art indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:36
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "O our Lord! I have made Some of my offspring to dwell In a valley without cultivation, By Thy Sacred House; In order, O our Lord, that they May establish regular Prayer: So fill the hearts of some Among men with love towards them, And feed them with Fruits: So that they may give thanks.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:37
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    So warn mankind Of the Day when the Wrath Will reach them: then will The wrong-doers say: "Our Lord! Respite us (if only) For a short Term: we will Answer Thy Call, and follow The apostles!" "What! were ye not wont To swear aforetime that ye Should suffer no decline?

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:44
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning therefrom, And let them know that He Is (no other than) One God Let men of understanding Take heed.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:52
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    They swear their strongest oaths By God, that God will not Raise up those who die Nay, but it is a promise (Binding) on Him in truth: But most among mankind Realise it not.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:38
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    (We sent them) with Clear Signs And Books of dark prophecies; And We have sent down Unto thee (also) the Message; That thou mayest explain clearly To men what is sent For them, and that they May give thought.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:44
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    If God were to punish Men for their wrong-doing, He would not leave, on the (earth); A single living creature: But He gives them respite For a stated Term: When their Term expires, They would not be able To delay (the punishment) For a single hour, just as They would not be able To anticipate it (for a single hour).

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:61
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then to eat of all The produce (of the earth), And find with skill the spacious Paths of its Lord: there issues From within their bodies A drink of varying colours, Wherein is healing for men: Verily in this is a Sign For those who give thought.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:69
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! We told thee That thy Lord doth encompass Mankind round about: We granted the Vision Which We showed thee, But as a trial for men,— As also the Cursed Tree (Mentioned) in the Qur-ān: We put terror (and warning) Into them, but it only Increases their inordinate transgression!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:60
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    And We have explained To man, in this Qur-ān, Every kind of similitude: Yet the greater part of men Refuse (to receive it) Except with ingratitude!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:89
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    What kept men back From Belief when Guidance Came to them, was nothing But this: they said, "Has God sent a man (Like us) to be (His) Apostle?"

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:94
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    (It is) a Qur-ān Which We have divided (Into parts from time to time), In order that thou mightest Recite it to men At intervals: We have Revealed it by stages.

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:106
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    We have explained In detail in this Qur-ān, For the benefit of mankind, Every kind of similitude: But man is, in most things, Contentious.

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:54
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And what is there To keep back men From believing, now that Guidance has come to them, Nor from praying for forgiveness From their Lord, but that (They ask that) the ways Of the ancients be repeated With them, or the Wrath Be brought to them Face to face?

    Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:55
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Zakarīya) said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign." "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou Shalt speak to no man For three nights, Although thou art not dumb."

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:10
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, "That is Easy for Me: and (We Wish) to appoint him As a Sign unto men And a Mercy from Us": It is a matter (So) decreed."

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:21
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Moses said: "Your tryst Is the Day of the Festival, And let the people be assembled When the sun is well up."

    Surah Taha, verse 20:59