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أَوْثان

awthānan

idols

মূর্তিগুলোকে

Root letters: و ث نAppears 3 times in the Qur'an#1,732 most frequentNoun (ism)
Learn it in lesson 174

About this word

Noun (ism)Root letters: و ث ن

Singular & plural — as used in the Qur'an

  • Plural (jamʿ)أَوْثَـٰنًۭا3 times

Forms in the Qur'an

  • أَوْثَـٰنًۭاidolsawthānan · 2 times
  • ٱلْأَوْثَـٰنِthe idolsl-awthāni · 1 times

Examples from the Qur'an

That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the sacred ordinances of Allāh - it is best for him in the sight of his Lord. And permitted to you are the grazing livestock, except what is recited to you. So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement,

Surah 22:30 — Read full ayah

You only worship, besides Allāh, idols, and you produce a falsehood. Indeed, those you worship besides Allāh do not possess for you [the power of] provision. So seek from Allāh provision and worship Him and be grateful to Him. To Him you will be returned."

Surah 29:17 — Read full ayah

And [Abraham] said, "You have only taken, other than Allāh, idols as [a bond of] affection among you in worldly life. Then on the Day of Resurrection you will deny one another and curse one another, and your refuge will be the Fire, and you will not have any helpers."

Surah 29:25 — Read full ayah