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شطر

s-h-ṭ-r

The root شطر (shTr) primarily means "half" of something, like half a thing or half a verse. It can also refer to a "part" or "portion" of something, or a "direction" one faces or goes towards.

Root

ش-ط-ر

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Total uses

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Forms

Root

ش-ط-ر

Root Meaning

The root شطر (shTr) primarily means "half" of something, like half a thing or half a verse. It can also refer to a "part" or "portion" of something, or a "direction" one faces or goes towards.

Derived forms

شَطۡرَ3شَطۡرَهُۥۗ2

Surah distribution

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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (3)

Al-Baqarah 2:144

شَطْرَMeaning here: The root شطر (shTr) primarily means "half" of something, like half a thing or half a verse. It can also refer to a "part" or "portion" of something, or a "direction" one faces or goes towards.

We have seen the turning of thy face to heaven (for guidance, O Muhammad). And now verily We shall make thee turn (in prayer) toward a qiblah which is dear to thee. So turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship, and ye (O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces (when ye pray) toward it. Lo! Those who have received the Scripture know that (this revelation) is the Truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do

Al-Baqarah 2:149

شَطْرَMeaning here: The root شطر (shTr) primarily means "half" of something, like half a thing or half a verse. It can also refer to a "part" or "portion" of something, or a "direction" one faces or goes towards.

And whencesoever thou comest forth (for prayer, O Muhammad) turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship. Lo! it is the Truth from thy Lord. Allah is not unaware of what ye do

Al-Baqarah 2:150

شَطْرَMeaning here: The root شطر (shTr) primarily means "half" of something, like half a thing or half a verse. It can also refer to a "part" or "portion" of something, or a "direction" one faces or goes towards.

Whencesoever thou comest forth turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship; and wheresoever ye may be (O Muslims) turn your faces toward it (when ye pray) so that men may have no argument against you, save such of them as do injustice - Fear them not, but fear Me! - and so that I may complete My grace upon you, and that ye may be guided