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
5
Total uses
3
Verses
1
Surahs
2
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
Surah distribution
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📖 Ayaths where this word appears (3)
Al-Baqarah 2:144
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
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
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