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نَسِيَ

نسي in the Quran

Meaning: they forgot

نسي occurs 37 times in 32 verses across 18 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
37
Verses
32
Surahs
18

نَسِيَ

Verb · 35 times

Meaning: they forgot · Also translated as: and you forget, forget, we forget, and forgot

Forms in the Quran

  • نَسُوا۟ ×7
  • نَسِيتَ ×3
  • وَتَنسَوْنَ ×2
  • وَنَسِىَ ×2
  • فَنَسِىَ ×2
  • تُنسَىٰ ×2
  • نَسِيتُمْ ×2
  • تَنسَوُا۟ ×1

نَسْي

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: oblivion

Forms in the Quran

  • نَسْيًا ×1

نَسِيّ

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: forgetful

Forms in the Quran

  • نَسِيًّا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

النسيان: ترك الإنسان ضبط ما استودع، إما لضعف قلبه، وإما عن غفلة، وإما عن قصد حتى ينحذف عن القلب ذكره، يقال: نسيته نسيانا.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿نسوا الله فنسيهم﴾ [التوبة: 67] أي تركوا أوامره ونواهيه فتركهم مخلدين في النار. والنسيان يعبر به عن الترك. وقال بعضهم: النسيان: ترك الإنسان ضبط ما استودع، إما لضعف قلبه، وإما عن غفلة، وإما عن قصد حتى ينحذف عن القلب ذكره.

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

Verses with نسي

Verses 21–32 of 32

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    We had already, beforehand, Taken the covenant of Adam, But he forgot: and We found On his part no firm resolve.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:115
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) will say: "Thus Didst thou, when Our Signs Came unto thee, disregard Them: so wilt thou, This day, be disregarded."

    Surah Taha, verse 20:126
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    They will say: "Glory to Thee! Not meet was it for us That we should take For protectors others besides Thee: But Thou didst bestow, On them and their fathers, Good things (in life), until They forgot the Message: For they were a people (Worthless and) lost."

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:18
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "But seek, with the (wealth) Which God has bestowed on thee, The Home of the Hereafter, Nor forget thy portion in this World: but do thou good, As God has been good To thee, and seek not (Occasions for) mischief in the land: For God loves not those Who do mischief."

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:77
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Taste ye then—for ye Forgot the Meeting Of this Day of yours, And We too will Forget you—taste ye The Penalty of Eternity For your (evil) deeds!"

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:14
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And he makes comparisons For Us, and forgets his own (Origin and) Creation: He says, "Who can give Life to (dry) bones And decomposed ones (at that)?"

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:78
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    O David! We did indeed Make thee a vicegerent On earth: so judge thou Between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (Of thy heart), for they will Mislead thee from the Path Of God: for those who Wander astray from the Path Of God, is a Penalty Grievous, For that they forget The Day of Account.

    Surah Sad, verse 38:26
  8. 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
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    It will also be said: "This Day We will forget You as ye forgot The meeting of this Day Of yours! And your Abode is the Fire, and No helpers have ye!

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:34
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    On the Day that God will raise them All up (again) and show Them the truth (and meaning) Of their conduct. God has Reckoned its (value), though They may have forgotten it, For God is Witness To all things.

    Surah Al-Mujadila, verse 58:6
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    And be ye not like Those who forgot God; And He made them forget Their own souls! Such Are the rebellious transgressors!

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:19
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    By degrees shall We Teach thee to declare (The Message), so thou Shalt not forget,

    Surah Al-A'la, verse 87:6