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سفر

s-f-r

The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

Root

س-ف-ر

12

Total uses

12

Verses

9

Surahs

8

Forms

Root

س-ف-ر

Root Meaning

The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

Derived forms

سَفَرࣲ5وَسَفَرࣰ1سَفَرِنَا1أَسۡفَارِنَا1أَسۡفَارَۢاۚ1أَسۡفَرَ1سَفَرَةࣲ‏1مُّسۡفِرَةࣱ‏1

Surah distribution

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (10)

Al-Baqarah 2:184

سَفَرٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

(Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know

Al-Baqarah 2:185

سَفَرٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful

Al-Baqarah 2:283

سَفَرٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

If ye be on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then a pledge in hand (shall suffice). And if one of you entrusteth to another let him who is trusted deliver up that which is entrusted to him (according to the pact between them) and let him observe his duty to Allah his Lord. Hide not testimony. He who hideth it, verily his heart is sinful. Allah is Aware of what ye do

An-Nisa 4:43

سَفَرٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

O ye who believe! Draw not near unto prayer when ye are drunken, till ye know that which ye utter, nor when ye are polluted, save when journeying upon the road, till ye have bathed. And if ye be ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from the closet, or ye have touched women, and ye find not water, then go to high clean soil and rub your faces and your hands (therewith). Lo! Allah is Benign, Forgiving

Al-Ma'idah 5:6

سَفَرٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

O ye who believe! When ye rise up for prayer, wash you faces, and your hands up to the elbows, and lightly rub your heads and (wash) your feet up to the ankles. And if ye are unclean, purify yourselves. And if ye are sick or on a journey, or one of you cometh from the closet, or ye have had contact with women, and ye find not water, then go to clean, high ground and rub your faces and your hands with some of it. Allah would not place a burden on you, but He would purify you and would perfect His grace upon you, that ye may give thanks

Al-Kahf 18:62

سَفَرِنَاMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

And when they had gone further, he said unto his servant: Bring us our breakfast. Verily we have found fatigue in this our journey

Saba 34:19

أَسْفَارِنَاMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

But they said: Our Lord! Make the stage between our journeys longer. And they wronged themselves, therefore We made them bywords (in the land) and scattered them abroad, a total scattering. Lo! herein verily are portents for each steadfast, grateful (heart)

Al-Jumu'ah 62:5

أَسْفَارًۢاMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

The likeness of those who are entrusted with the Law of Moses, yet apply it not, is as the likeness of the ass carrying books. Wretched is the likeness of folk who deny the revelations of Allah. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk

Al-Muddaththir 74:34

أَسْفَرَMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

And the dawn when it shineth forth

Abasa 80:15

سَفَرَةٍMeaning here: The root "sfr" primarily means to sweep or clear away, like wind dispersing dust or clouds. It also describes a woman uncovering her face or the sun rising.

(Set down) by scribes

🔎 Across the Quran (2)

At-Tawbah 9:42

لَوۡ كَانَ عَرَضࣰ ا قَرِيبࣰ ا ا قَاصِدࣰ ا لَّٱتَّبَعُوكَ وَلَٰكِنۢ بَعُدَتۡ عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلشُّقَّةُۚ وَسَيَحۡلِفُونَ بِٱللَّهِ لَوِ ٱسۡتَطَعۡنَا لَخَرَجۡنَا مَعَكُمۡ يُهۡلِكُونَ أَنفُسَهُمۡ وَٱللَّهُ يَعۡلَمُ إِنَّهُمۡ لَكَٰذِبُونَ

Were it a gain at hand or a short journey, they would have surely followed you, but the distance seemed too far to them. Still they will swear by Allah: "If only we could, we would surely have gone forth with you." They merely bring ruin upon themselves. Allah knows well that they are liars

Abasa 80:38

وُجُوهࣱ يَوۡمَئِذࣲ

Some faces on that Day shall be beaming with happiness