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عزم

ʿ-z-m

The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

Root

ع-ز-م

9

Total uses

9

Verses

7

Surahs

5

Forms

Root

ع-ز-م

Root Meaning

The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

Derived forms

عَزۡمِ5عَزَمُواْ1تَعۡزِمُواْ1عَزَمۡتَ1ٱلۡعَزۡمِ1

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (9)

Al-Baqarah 2:227

عَزَمُوا۟Meaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

And if they decide upon divorce (let them remember that) Allah is Hearer, Knower

Al-Baqarah 2:235

تَعْزِمُوا۟Meaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

There is no sin for you in that which ye proclaim or hide in your minds concerning your troth with women. Allah knoweth that ye will remember them. But plight not your troth with women except by uttering a recognised form of words. And do not consummate the marriage until (the term) prescribed is run. Know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds, so beware of Him; and know that Allah is Forgiving, Clement

Aal-Imran 3:159

عَزَمْتَMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

It was by the mercy of Allah that thou wast lenient with them (O Muhammad), for if thou hadst been stern and fierce of heart they would have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs. And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah loveth those who put their trust (in Him)

Aal-Imran 3:186

عَزْمِMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

Assuredly ye will be tried in your property and in your persons, and ye will hear much wrong from those who were given the Scripture before you, and from the idolaters. But if ye persevere and ward off (evil), then that is of the steadfast heart of things

Ta-Ha 20:115

عَزْمًاMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

And verily We made a covenant of old with Adam, but he forgot, and We found no constancy in him

Luqman 31:17

عَزْمِMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

O my dear son! Establish worship and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity, and persevere whatever may befall thee. Lo! that is of the steadfast heart of things

Ash-Shura 42:43

عَزْمِMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

And verily whoso is patient and forgiveth - lo! that, verily, is (of) the steadfast heart of things

Al-Ahqaf 46:35

ٱلْعَزْمِMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

Then have patience (O Muhammad) even as the stout of heart among the messengers (of old) had patience, and seek not to hasten on (the doom) for them. On the day when they see that which they are promised (it will seem to them) as though they had tarried but an hour of daylight. A clear message. Shall any be destroyed save evil-living folk

Muhammad 47:21

عَزَمَMeaning here: The root عزم (Ezm) primarily means to determine, resolve, or decide upon something with firmness of heart. It can also mean to strive or exert oneself in an affair.

Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them