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Quran Maqasid

يَدْرَؤُا۟

يدرؤا in the Quran

Meaning: and they repel

يدرؤا occurs 4 times in 4 verses across 4 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
4
Verses
4
Surahs
4

يَدْرَؤُا۟

Verb · 4 times

Meaning: and they repel · Also translated as: Then avert, But it would prevent

Forms in the Quran

  • وَيَدْرَءُونَ ×2
  • فَٱدْرَءُوا۟ ×1
  • وَيَدْرَؤُا۟ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الدرء: الدفع. درأه يدرؤه درءا ودرأة: دفعه. وتدارأ القوم: تدافعوا في الخصومة ونحوها واختلفوا. ودارأت، بالهمز: دافعت. وكل من دفعته عنك فقد درأته. قال أبو زبيد:

لسان العرب — ابن منظور
The full entries on the root د ر أ

Verses with يدرؤا

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    (They are) the ones that say, (Of their brethren slain), While they themselves Sit (at ease): "If only They had listened to us, They would not have been slain." Say: "Avert death From your own selves, If ye speak the truth."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:168
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who patiently persevere, Seeking the countenance of their Lord; Establish regular prayers; spend, Out of (the gifts) We have bestowed For their sustenance, secretly And openly; and turn off Evil With good: for such there is The final attainment Of the (Eternal) Home,—

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:22
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    But it would avert The punishment from the wife, If she bears witness Four times (with an oath) By God, that (her husband) Is telling a lie;

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:8
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Twice will they be given Their reward, for that they Have persevered, that they avert Evil with Good, and that They spend (in charity) out of What We have given them.

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:54