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Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being firm, stable, and upright. It encompasses ideas of steadfastness, integrity, and correctness in various contexts, including physical stability and moral rectitude.

Derived headwords

اِسْتَقَامَverb
  1. 1.
    to be straightboth

    To be physically straight, not crooked or bent. This can apply to lines, paths, or objects.

  2. 2.
    to be uprightboth

    To be morally upright, honest, and righteous. To adhere to principles and good conduct.

  3. 3.
    to be correctboth

    To be accurate, sound, or valid. To be in the right state or condition.

  4. 4.
    to be stableboth

    To be firm, steady, and not wavering or collapsing. To maintain a consistent state.

  5. 5.
    to proceedclassical

    To move forward or continue in a particular direction or course.

اِسْتَقَامَ لَهُ الْأَمْرُ — The matter became straight/settled for him.
اِسْتِقَامَةnoun
  1. 1.
    straightnessboth

    The state or quality of being straight, physically or metaphorically.

  2. 2.
    uprightnessboth

    Moral integrity, righteousness, and honesty.

  3. 3.
    correctnessboth

    Accuracy, soundness, or validity.

  4. 4.
    stabilityboth

    Firmness, steadiness, and constancy.

اِسْتِقَامَةُ الطَّرِيقِ — The straightness of the path.
اِسْتِقَامَةُ الْأَخْلَاقِ — Uprightness of character.
مُسْتَقِيمadjective
  1. 1.
    straightboth

    Physically straight, not curved or bent. Used for lines, paths, etc.

  2. 2.
    uprightboth

    Morally sound, honest, and righteous.

  3. 3.
    correctboth

    Accurate, proper, or valid.

  4. 4.
    steadyboth

    Firm, not wavering or unstable.

خَطٌّ مُسْتَقِيمٌ — A straight line.
رَجُلٌ مُسْتَقِيمٌ — An upright man.
اِسْتَقَامَ بِهِ الْأَمْرُverb phrase
  1. 1.
    the matter became settledclassical

    When a situation or affair becomes resolved, stable, or clear.

اِسْتَقَامَ لَهُ الْأَمْرُ بَعْدَ جَهْدٍ — The matter became settled for him after effort.
مُسْتَقِيمَةadjective
  1. 1.
    straight (fem.)both

    Feminine form of 'mustaqīm', meaning straight.

  2. 2.
    upright (fem.)both

    Feminine form of 'mustaqīm', meaning upright or righteous.

طَرِيقَةٌ مُسْتَقِيمَةٌ — A straight/proper way.

Parallel reading

اِسْتَقَامَ لَهُ الْأَمْرُ
The matter became settled for him.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْخَطُّ
The line became straight.
اِسْتَقَامَ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى الطَّرِيقِ الْحَقِّ
The man remained steadfast on the right path.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْبِنَاءُ
The building became stable/upright.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْقَوْلُ
The statement was correct/valid.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْقَلْبُ
The heart became firm/steadfast.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْوَزْنُ
The balance became correct/even.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْعُودُ
The stick became straight.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْعَدْلُ
Justice was established/upheld.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْوَفَاءُ
Loyalty was maintained.
اِسْتَقَامَ الْعَهْدُ
The covenant remained firm.