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قصد

q-ṣ-d

The root قَصَدَ (qasada) primarily means to aim for, intend, or direct oneself towards something. It also conveys the sense of moderation, pursuing a right course, or acting justly.

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ق-ص-د

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Root

ق-ص-د

Root Meaning

The root قَصَدَ (qasada) primarily means to aim for, intend, or direct oneself towards something. It also conveys the sense of moderation, pursuing a right course, or acting justly.

Derived forms

قَاصِدࣰ1قَصۡدُ1وَٱقۡصِدۡ1

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (6)

Al-Ma'idah 5:66

مُّقْتَصِدَةٌ

If they had observed the Torah and the Gospel and that which was revealed unto them from their Lord, they would surely have been nourished from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them there are people who are moderate, but many of them are of evil conduct

At-Tawbah 9:42

قَاصِدًاMeaning here: The root قَصَدَ (qasada) primarily means to aim for, intend, or direct oneself towards something. It also conveys the sense of moderation, pursuing a right course, or acting justly.

Had it been a near adventure and an easy journey they had followed thee, but the distance seemed too far for them. Yet will they swear by Allah (saying): If we had been able we would surely have set out with you. They destroy their souls, and Allah knoweth that they verily are liars

An-Nahl 16:9

قَصْدُMeaning here: The root قَصَدَ (qasada) primarily means to aim for, intend, or direct oneself towards something. It also conveys the sense of moderation, pursuing a right course, or acting justly.

And Allah's is the direction of the way, and some (roads) go not straight. And had He willed He would have led you all aright

Luqman 31:19

وَٱقْصِدْMeaning here: The root قَصَدَ (qasada) primarily means to aim for, intend, or direct oneself towards something. It also conveys the sense of moderation, pursuing a right course, or acting justly.

Be modest in thy bearing and subdue thy voice. Lo! the harshest of all voices is the voice of the ass

Luqman 31:32

مُّقْتَصِدٌ

And if a wave enshroudeth them like awnings, they cry unto Allah, making their faith pure for Him only. But when He bringeth them safe to land, some of them compromise. None denieth Our signs save every traitor ingrate

Fatir 35:32

مُّقْتَصِدٌ

Then We gave the Scripture as inheritance unto those whom We elected of Our bondmen. But of them are some who wrong themselves and of them are some who are lukewarm, and of them are some who outstrip (others) through good deeds, by Allah's leave. That is the great favour