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Quran Maqasid

يَوْم

يوم in the Quran

Meaning: days

يوم occurs 475 times in 437 verses across 80 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
475
Verses
437
Surahs
80

يَوْم

Noun · 475 times

Meaning: days · Also translated as: and the Day, Day, a day, and in the Day

Forms in the Quran

  • يَوْمِ ×217
  • يَوْمَئِذٍ ×65
  • وَيَوْمَ ×44
  • ٱلْيَوْمَ ×41
  • وَٱلْيَوْمِ ×23
  • أَيَّامٍ ×20
  • يَوْمًا ×16
  • لِيَوْمٍ ×8

Its root in the classical dictionaries

اليوم يعبر به عن وقت طلوع الشمس إلى غروبها. وقد يعبر به عن مدة من الزمان أي مدة كانت، قال تعالى: إن الذين تولوا منكم يوم التقى الجمعان

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الياء والواو والميم: كلمة واحدة، هي اليوم: الواحد من الأيام، ثم يستعيرونه في الأمر العظيم ويقولون نعم فلان في اليوم إذا نزل. وأنشد:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
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Verses with يوم

Verses 1–20 of 437

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Master of the Day of Judgment.

    Surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:4
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in God and the Last Day;" But they do not (really) believe.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:8
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then guard yourselves against a day When one soul shall not avail another Nor shall intercession be accepted for her, Nor shall compensation be taken from her, Nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:48
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who believe (in the Qur-ān), And those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), And the Christians and the Sabians,— Any who believe in God And the Last Day, And work righteousness, Shall have their reward With their Lord: on them Shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:62
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they say: "The Fire Shall not touch us But for a few numbered days:" Say: "Have ye taken a promise From God, for He never Breaks His promise? Or is it that ye say of God What ye do not know?"

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:80
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    After this it is ye, the same people, Who slay among yourselves, And banish a party of you From their homes; assist (Their enemies) against them, In guilt and rancour; And if they come to you As captives, ye ransom them, Though it was not lawful For you to banish them. Then is it only a part of the Book That ye believe in, And do ye reject the rest? But what is the reward for those Among you who behave like this But disgrace in this life?— And on the Day of Judgment They shall be consigned To the most grievous penalty. For God is not unmindful Of what ye do.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:85
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews say: "The Christians Have naught (to stand) upon; And the Christians say: "The Jews have naught (To stand) upon." Yet they (Profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word Is what those say who know not; But God will judge Between them in their quarrel On the Day of Judgment.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:113
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then guard yourselves against a Day When one soul shall not avail another, Nor shall compensation be accepted from her Nor shall intercession profit her Nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:123
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City Of Peace, and feed its People With fruits,—such of them As believe in God and the Last Day." He said: "(Yea), and such as Reject Faith,—for a while Will I grant them their pleasure, But will soon drive them To the torment of Fire,— An evil destination (indeed)!"

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:126
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who conceal God's revelations in the Book, And purchase for them A miserable profit,— They swallow into themselves Naught but Fire; God will not address them On the Day of Resurrection, Nor purify them: Grievous will be Their Penalty.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:174
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is not righteousness That ye turn your faces Towards East or West; But it is righteousness— To believe in God And the Last Day, And the Angels, And the Book, And the Messengers; To spend of your substance, Out of love for Him, For your kin, For orphans, For the needy, For the wayfarer, For those who ask, And for the ransom of slaves; To be steadfast in prayer, And practice regular charity; To fulfil the contracts Which ye have made; And to be firm and patient, In pain (or suffering) And adversity, And throughout All periods of panic. Such are the people Of truth, the God-fearing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:177
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Fasting) for a fixed Number of days; But if any of you is ill, Or on a journey, The prescribed number (Should be made up) From days later. For those who can do it (With hardship), is a ransom, The feeding of one That is indigent. But he that will give More, of his own free will,— It is better for him. And it is better for you That ye fast, If ye only knew.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:184
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Ramadhān is the (month) In which was sent down The Qur-ān, as a guide To mankind, also clear (Signs) For guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you Who is present (at his home) During that month Should spend it in fasting, But if any one is ill, Or on a journey, The prescribed period (Should be made up) By days later. God intends every facility For you; He does not want To put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete The prescribed period, And to glorify Him In that He has guided you; And perchance ye shall be grateful.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:185
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And complete The .Hajj or ‘umra In the service of God. But if ye are prevented (From completing it), Send an offering For sacrifice, Such as ye may find, And do not shave your heads Until the offering reaches The place of sacrifice. And if any of you is ill, Or has an ailment in his scalp, (Necessitating shaving), (He should) in compensation Either fast, or feed the poor, Or offer sacrifice; And when ye are In peaceful conditions (again), If any one wishes To continue the ‘umra On to the ḥajj, He must make an offering, Such as he can afford, But if he cannot afford it, He should fast Three days during the ḥajj And seven days on his return, Making ten days in all. This is for those Whose household Is not in (the precincts Of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear God, And know that God. Is strict in punishment?

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:196
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Celebrate the praises of God During the Appointed Days. But if any one hastens To leave in two days, There is no blame on him, And if any one stays on, There is no blame on him, If his aim is to do right. Then fear God, and know That ye will surely Be gathered unto Him.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:203
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    The life of this world Is alluring to those Who reject faith, And they scoff at those Who believe. But the righteous Will be above them On the Day of Resurrection; For God bestows His abundance Without measure On whom He will.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:212
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    Divorced women Shall wait concerning themselves For three monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them To hide what God Hath created in their wombs, If they have faith In God and the Last Day. And their husbands Have the better right To take them back In that period, if They wish for reconciliation. And women shall have rights Similar to the rights Against them, according To what is equitable; But men have a degree (Of advantage) over them. And God is Exalted in Power, Wise.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:228
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    When ye divorce Women, and they fulfil The term of their (’Iddat), Do not prevent them From marrying Their (former) husbands, If they mutually agree On equitable terms. This instruction Is for all amongst you, Who believe in God And the Last Day. That is (the course Making for) most virtue And purity amongst you, And God knows, And ye know not.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:232
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Talūt set forth With the armies, he said: "God will test you At the stream: if any Drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only those who taste not Of it go with me: A mere sip out of the hand Is excused." But they all Drank of it, except a few. When they crossed the river,— He and the faithful ones with him, They said: "This day We cannot cope With Goliath and his forces." But those who were convinced That they must meet God, Said: "How oft, by God's will, Hath a small force Vanquished a big one? God is with those Who steadfastly persevere."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:249
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you, Before the Day comes When no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship Nor intercession. Those who reject Faith—they Are the wrong-doers.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:254