The word “dayq,” which means “annoyance and distress,” and all of its derivatives are mentioned 13 times in the Quran. The opposite, “tatmaa” which means “rejoice” is also mentioned in equal number, viz. 13 times. These two verses below are examples:
127- Do not grieve for them, and do not be annoyed by their schemes.
16-The Honeybee, 127
28- They are the ones whose hearts rejoice in remembering God…
13-The Thunder, 28
| The word | Number of occurrences |
| Annoyance | 13 |
| Rejoice | 13 |