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نَهار

نهار in the Quran

Meaning: the day

نهار occurs 57 times in 50 verses across 34 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
57
Verses
50
Surahs
34

نَهار

Noun · 57 times

Meaning: the day · Also translated as: day, and day, by day

Forms in the Quran

  • وَٱلنَّهَارِ ×26
  • ٱلنَّهَارِ ×25
  • بِٱلنَّهَارِ ×2
  • نَهَارًا ×2
  • نَّهَارٍۭ ×1
  • وَنَهَارًا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

النهر: مجرى الماء الفائض، وجمعه: أنهار، قال تعالى: وفجرنا خلالهما نهرا

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿في جنات ونهر﴾ [القمر: 54] النهر: أصله الشق الواسع الذي يجري فيه الماء، من: نهرت الشيء، أي شققته شقا واسعا. ثم تجوز به عن الماء الجاري فيه للمجاورة. قوله: ﴿تجري من تحتها الأنهار﴾ [النساء: 57] مجاز إما بإسناد الجري إلى المكان مجازا أو بإسناده للماء إطلاقا لاسم المحل على الحال. وقرئ: ﴿وفي جنات ونهر﴾ بضمتين،…

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

Verses with نهار

Verses 41–50 of 50

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if the (Unbelievers) Are arrogant, (no matter): For in the presence Of thy Lord are those Who celebrate His praises By night and by day. And they never flag (Nor feel themselves Above it).

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:38
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    And in the alternation Of Night and Day, And the fact that God Sends down Sustenance from The sky, and revives therewith The earth after its death, And in the change Of the winds,—are Signs For those that are wise.

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:5
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore patiently persevere, As did (all) apostles Of inflexible purpose; And be in no haste About the (Unbelievers). On the Day That they see the (Punishment) Promised them, (it will be) As if they had not Tarried more than an hour In a single day. (Thine But) to proclaim the Message: But shall any be destroyed Except those who transgress?

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:35
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    He merges Night into Day, And He merges Day into Night; And He has full knowledge Of the secrets of (all) hearts.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:6
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    He, said: "O my Lord! I have called to my People Night and day:

    Surah Nuh, verse 71:5
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    True, there is for thee By day prolonged occupation With ordinary duties:

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:7
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thy Lord doth know That thou standest forth (To prayer) nigh two-thirds Of the night, or half The night, or a third Of the night, and so doth A party of those with thee. But God doth appoint Night And Day in due measure. He knoweth that ye are Unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (In mercy): read ye, Therefore, of the Qur-ān As much as may be Easy for you. He knoweth That there may be (some) Among you in ill-health; Others travelling through the land, Seeking of God's bounty; Yet others fighting In God's Cause. Read ye, Therefore, as much of the Qur-ān As may be easy (for you); And establish regular Prayer And give regular Charity; And loan to God A Beautiful Loan. And whatever good Ye send forth For your souls, Ye shall find it In God's Presence,— Yea, better and Greater, in Reward. And seek ye the Grace Of God: for God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:20
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    And made the day As a means of subsistence?

    Surah An-Naba, verse 78:11
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    By the Day as it Shows up (the Sun's) glory;

    Surah Ash-Shams, verse 91:3
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    By the Day as it Appears in glory;

    Surah Al-Layl, verse 92:2