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وازِرَة

وازرة in the Quran

Meaning: bearer of burdens

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

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
5

وازِرَة

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: bearer of burdens · Also translated as: any bearer of burden, a bearer of burden

Forms in the Quran

  • وَازِرَةٌ ×5

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الوزر: الملجأ الذي يلتجأ إليه من الجبل.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الواو والزاء والراء أصلان صحيحان: أحدهما الملجأ، والآخر الثقل في الشيء.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root و ز ر

Verses with وازرة

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "Shall I seek For (my) Cherisher Other than God, When He is the Cherisher Of all things (that exist)? Every soul draws the meed Of its acts on none But itself: no bearer Of burdens can bear The burden of another. Your goal in the end Is towards God: He will tell You the truth of the things Wherein ye disputed."

    Surah Al-An'am, verse 6:164
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Who receiveth guidance, Receiveth it for his own Benefit: who goeth astray Doth so to his own loss: No bearer of burdens Can bear the burden Of another: nor would We Visit with Our Wrath Until We had sent An apostle (to give warning).

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

    Nor can a bearer of burdens Bear another's burden. If one heavily laden should Call another to (bear) his load, Not the least portion of it Can be carried (by the other), Even though he be nearly Related. Thou canst but Admonish such as fear Their Lord unseen And establish regular Prayer. And whoever purifies himself Does so for the benefit Of his own soul; and The destination (of all) Is to God.

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:18
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    If ye reject (God), Truly God hath no need Of you; but He liketh not Ingratitude from His servants: If ye are grateful, He Is pleased with you. No bearer of burdens Can bear the burden Of another. In the End, To your Lord is your Return, When He will tell you The truth of all That ye did (in this life). For He knoweth well All that is in (men's) hearts.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:7
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    Namely, that no bearer Of burdens can bear The burden of another;

    Surah An-Najm, verse 53:38