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EnglishMeaning
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إِبْلِيسَ,
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Devil , Satan
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أُسَ,
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Basis , Ground , Foundation , Assembly
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آلَاء,
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Benefit, Favor, Blessing
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أَنَا ,
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I (AM)
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أَنَّى,
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Why, How , However, Wherever
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تِسْعِ,
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,Ninety, Nine, Nineteen
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جَوْف,
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Hallow , Cavity , Interior
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حَمَإٍ,
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Mud
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حَيْثُ,
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Wherever
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دُون,
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Without , Below , Administrative
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دُون,
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Without , Below , Administrative
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ذَبَّ,
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Chase Away , Defend , Flies , Tip
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رَفْرَفَ,
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Cushion , Pad , Flap wings
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رَوبَ,
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Curdle , Curdle of Milk
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زُبْر,
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Psalms
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زَهَرَ,
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Shine , Radiant, Flower
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شَاطِئِ,
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Sea Shore , Coast , Beach
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شَخَصَ,
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Rise , Appear , Stare , Gaze , Leave , Dispatch , Person , Individual , Diagnose
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فِئَة,
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Group, Class, Party, Rate
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فَتَلَ ,
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Twisted , Turn away,
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قرو,
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Investigate , Pursue , Examine
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قَصَمَ,
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Break , Brittle, Fragile
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مَّائَةٌ,
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Hundred
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نَجُسَ,
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Impure , Unclean , Contaminated
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هَرَبَ,
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Fight , Escape , Desert , Help. Rescue , Smuggle
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وَذَرَ,
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To let, Leave, To Leave Alone, To Let be, Cause, Stop.
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وَزَارَة,
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Minister , Ministry
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يَبِسَ,
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Dry , Rigid , Arid , Hard
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Note-2-3,
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Note-2-3
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Note-25-48,
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Note-25-48
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Note-39-6,
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Note-39-6
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Note-39-6,
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Anatomy. The placenta is composed of three layers.
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Note-41-11,
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Dust in the Solar System: Properties and Origins
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Note-41-11,
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Note-41-11
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Note-41-11,
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Note-41-11
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Note-86-3,
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Note-86-
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Note-86-3,
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Note-86-3
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test,
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my word
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أَّبَّ,
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Pasture, green herbage, fodder for livestock.------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-ب (’a-b-b): Root signifies preparation, supplying, or growing luxuriantly for cattle consumption.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pasture and fodder for cattle, as in Surah Abasa (80:31): "And fruits and pasture wa-abbā as provision for you..."
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أَ جَل,
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Appointed Time, Untill Further Notice, Period,
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أ حد,
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One, Unity, Oneness,
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أ خو,
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Brother , Fellow men ,
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أَ ذِ يَ,
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Harm , Suffer , Trouble
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أَ رَ ا ءيكُ,
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Sofa , Throne, Couch,
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أَ رَ مَ,
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Root , Origin
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أَ رَضْ,
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Land, Area, Region , Earth , Country
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إِ سْتَبْرَ ق,
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Brocade
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أَ سِفَ,
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Regret , Sorrow, Sad , Distress,
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أَ صُلَ,
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, Time before sunset, Establish , Principles, Root, Source, Origin, Cause,
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أُ فُقْ,
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Horizon , Remote Regions
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إِ لَ,
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Return , Clan , First, Family, Relative ,
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أَ لِفَ,
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Unite , Join , Compile
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أَ لِمَ,
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Pain , Hurt , Suffer
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أَ مَدْ,
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Period , Eternity
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أَ مَرَ,
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Order , Affair, Matter, ,Order, Command
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أَ مَلَ,
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Hope , Expectation, Contemplation ,
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أَ مَّ,
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To go, Repair, To go to See, Mother , Source , Basis, illiterate ,uneducated
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أَ مُنَ,
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Safe , Believe , Faith, Security , Peace
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أَ مُنَ,
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Safe , Believe , Faith, Security , Peace
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أَ نَى,
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Long Suffering , Mature , Ripen , Vessel , Container, (Span of) time, period, All night long
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أ و ب,
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Return, Coming Back
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آ ىي -آية,
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, Sign, Miracle , The Verses of the Koran, Mark,
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أ-أَلَا ,
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Verily!, behold!, now then! (Particle of attention/warning).------Root Etymology-----أ-ل-أ or compound particle: Used as an introductory particle to draw earnest attention, alert the listener, or introduce an important oath/statement.------ Quranic Context-----Used to draw keen attention before major statements, frequently in Surah Al-A'raf (7:54): "Unquestionably, to Him belongs the creation and the command alā lahu al-khalqu wa-al-amru".
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أَب,
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Father, forefather, patriarch (plural: Ābā').------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-و (’a-b-w): Semitic root denoting origin, source, parental authority, or one who rears and maintains offspring.------ Quranic Context-----Frequently used for biological fathers and foundational patriarchs, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:133): "We will worship your God and the God of your fathers ābā'ika, Abraham and Ishmael..."
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أَبَدَ,
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Eternity, perpetuity, endless time (Abadan).------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-د (’a-b-d): Root implies stretch of time without termination, endless duration, or perpetuity into the future.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes endless duration or eternity, frequently occurring in expressions of eternal punishment or reward, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:23): "And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger—then indeed, for him is the fire of Hell; they will abide therein eternally, forever khālidīna fīhā abadā".
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إِبْريِق,
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Pitcher, jug, ewer with a handle and spout (plural: Abariq).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ق (b-r-q) or loanword: Root linked to brightness/shining, denoting a polished metallic vessel or ewer used for serving drinks.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to shining drinking ewers used in Paradise, as in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:18): "With vessels and decanters and a cup from a flowing spring wa-bi-akwābin wa-awārīqa wa-ka'sin min ma'īn".
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أَبَقَ,
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To run away, flee (slave from master), abscond.------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-ق (’a-b-q): Root denotes fleeing or running away from authority or obligation, particularly used for runaway slaves.------ Quranic Context-----Used to describe Jonah fleeing his mission in Surah As-Saffat (37:140): "When he ran away idh abaqa to the laden ship."
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أَبَى,
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To refuse, reject, decline disdainfully, spurn.------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-ي (’a-b-y): Root denotes a strong, unyielding mental refusal or active rejection of something proposed or commanded.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes refusal or rebellion against divine commands, famously used regarding Iblees in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:34): "He refused abā and was arrogant".
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أَتَى,
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To come, arrive, bring, commit (an act) (Ityan / Atin).------Root Etymology-----أ-ت-ي (’a-t-y): Root signifies movement toward a goal, arrival, or bringing something forth (contrasted with jā'a which emphasizes mere presence).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical arrival or the coming of divine decrees and Judgment Day, as in Surah Al-Hijr (15:62): "The command of your Lord has come atā amru rabbika".
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أَثَّ,
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Abundant, dense, luxuriant (hair or vegetation).------Root Etymology-----أ-ث-ث (’a-th-th): Root implies thickness, multitude, branching density, or lush abundance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to thick, abundant vegetation or dense hair.
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أَثَرَ,
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Trace, track, footstep, vestige, mark (plural: Āthār).------Root Etymology-----أ-ث-ر (’a-th-r): Root means to leave a mark, trail behind, or follow footprints, indicating historical traces left by past civilizations.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes historical traces or footsteps, as in Surah Ghafir (40:21): "Have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? They were greater than them in power and in traces wa-āthāran in the earth..."
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أَثْلَ,
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Tamarisk tree (desert shrub/tree with slender branches).------Root Etymology-----أ-ث-ل (’a-th-l): Root designates the tamarisk tree, a hardy desert tree known for deep roots and slender foliage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the tamarisk trees of Saba' substituted after the dam burst, in Surah Saba (34:16): "And We changed their gardens into gardens yielding bitter fruit, tamarisks wa-aṭlin, and something of meager lote trees."
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أَثِمَ,
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To sin, do wrong, commit transgression (Ithm / Athim).------Root Etymology-----أ-ث-م (’a-th-m): Root denotes falling into sin, committing blameworthy acts, or engaging in behavior that brings legal or moral penalty.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sinfulness or habitual wrongdoers, as in Surah Al-Mursalat (77:46): "Eat and enjoy yourselves a little; indeed, you are criminals innakum mujrimūna / āthimūn".
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أَجَّ,
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To blaze, flare up, burn intensely (fire).------Root Etymology-----أ-ج-ج (’a-j-ج): Onomatopoeic root for roaring, blazing flames or intensely hot, bitter-salty water (ujjun).------ Quranic Context-----Used for blazing fires or bitter waters, as in Surah Fatir (35:12): "And this one is salty and bitter wa-hādhā milhun ujjun".
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أَجَرَ,
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Reward, wage, compensation, recompense.------Root Etymology-----أ-ج-ر (’a-j-r): Root signifies payment, material or spiritual compensation given in exchange for labor, service, or righteousness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine reward for righteous deeds, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:62): "For them is their reward ajruhum with their Lord..."
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أَخَذَ,
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To take, seize, capture, grasp, apprehend (Akhdh).------Root Etymology-----أ-خ-ذ (’a-kh-dh): Root denotes physical or coercive seizure, grasping, taking hold of someone or holding them accountable.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes seizing, capturing, or divine punishment overtaking wrongdoers, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:4): "And Allah is Mighty, Owner of Retribution... / Allah seized them fa-akhadhahumu allāhu for their sins."
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أخر,
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Other, another, subsequent, latter (plural: Ākharūn).------Root Etymology-----أ-خ-ر (’a-kh-r): Root signifies coming after, lagging behind, or being posterior in time, order, or sequence (opposite of awwal / first).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes subsequent entities or the Hereafter (al-ākhirah), as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:200): "Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter wa-fī al-ākhirati good..."
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أَدَاء,
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Performance, fulfillment, discharge of an obligation or debt.------Root Etymology-----أ-د-ي (’a-d-y): Root signifies fulfilling, delivering, transmitting, or completing a required duty or trust.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes discharging trusts or fulfilling financial/religious duties.
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إِذْ,
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When, at the time when, whereas, since (Adverb of past time).------Root Etymology-----ظرف زماني / حرف تعليل------ Quranic Context-----Denotes past time or causal explanation ("when" or "since"), frequently introducing historical narratives in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30): "And mention when your Lord said to the angels wa-idh qāla rabbuka..."
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أَذن,
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Ear (auditory organ) (plural: Ādhān).------Root Etymology-----أ-ذ-ن (’a-dh-n): Root also links to listening, permitting, or announcing. Refers physically to the ear organ through which sound is received.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ears, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:19): "They put their fingers in their ears fī ādhānihim against the thunderclaps..."
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آرِبُ,
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Need, desire, physical or mental necessity, intellect.------Root Etymology-----أ-ر-ب (’a-r-b): Root denotes strong necessity, deep desire, or mental sagacity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to those without worldly desires or physical needs, as in Surah An-Nur (24:31): "Or those male attendants who have no physical desire ghayri ulī al-irbati min al-rijāl".
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أَزْرَ,
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Strength, back, support, helping power.------Root Etymology-----أ-ز-ر (’a-z-r): Root means to strengthen, aid, or support (like bracing the back), used in Moses' prayer in Surah Taha (20:31): "Support me through him wa-uẓhurhu bi / Strengthen my back through him wa-sh-shudda bihi azrī".------ Quranic Context-----
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آزِفَ,
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Imminent, approaching closely (The Imminent Hour).------Root Etymology-----أ-ز-ف (’a-z-f): Root denotes coming very close, drawing near in time.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the impending Day of Judgment, as in Surah An-Najm (53:57): "The Approaching Day al-āzifatu has drawn near."
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أَسَرَ,
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To capture, bind as prisoner, take captive (Asr / Usara).------Root Etymology-----أ-س-ر (’a-s-r): Root signifies tying securely with ropes, binding chains, or taking prisoners of war.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to bound captives of war, as in Surah Al-Insan (76:8): "And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive wa-asīrā".
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أَسْوَار,
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Wall, enclosure, fortification (plural: Aswār).------Root Etymology-----س-و-ر (s-w-ر): Root denotes a defensive wall, rampart, or elevated enclosure protecting a settlement.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to defensive walls or partitions, as in Surah Al-Hadid (57:13): "And a wall sūrun will be placed between them, having a door..."
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أَشَرَ,
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Insolent, arrogant, boastful, wanton in joy.------Root Etymology-----أ-ش-ر (’a-sh-ر): Root denotes excessive exultation, arrogance, or reckless pride in wealth and strength.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes arrogant boastfulness, as in Surah Al-Qamar (54:25): "He is a insolent liar kadhabun ashīrun".
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أصر,
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Burden, heavy load, binding covenant, restriction.------Root Etymology-----أ-ص-ر (’a-ṣ-ر): Root means to bind tightly, weigh down, or burden with heavy legal covenants or sins.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes heavy spiritual burdens or covenants, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:157): "And relieves them of their burden iṣrahum and the shackles which were upon them."
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إِعْصَار,
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, Era , Time , Afternoon , Press , Squeeze , Age , Period , Tornado , Hurricane
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أفَ,
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Expression of disgust, annoyance, or impatience ("Uff").------Root Etymology-----أ-ف-ف (’a-f-ف): Onomatopoeic interjection expressing displeasure or slight complaint.------ Quranic Context-----Used to forbid disrespecting parents, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:23): "So do not say to them so much as 'uff' fa-lā taqul lahumā uffin and do not repel them..."
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أَفَكَ,
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To lie, fabricate falsehood, delude (Ifk / Muta'afik).------Root Etymology-----أ-ف-ك (’a-f-ك): Root means to turn something upside down, distort the truth, or fabricate gross falsehoods.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lying or turning things upside down, as in Surah An-Nur (24:11): "Indeed, those who came with the falsehood al-ifka are a group among you."
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أَفَلَ,
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To set, disappear, fade from view (sun or stars).------Root Etymology-----أ-ف-ل (’a-f-ل): Root denotes the setting or disappearance of celestial bodies below the horizon.------ Quranic Context-----Used by Abraham regarding shifting celestial objects in Surah Al-An'am (6:76): "When the night covered him saw al-layla, he saw a star... but when it set falamma afala, he said, 'I do not like those that set.'"
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أَكَلَ,
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To eat, consume, devour (Akl / Ākil).------Root Etymology-----أ-ك-ل (’a-k-ل): Root denotes eating, consuming food, or devouring resources (such as unlawful wealth).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes eating or consuming, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168): "Eat from whatever is on earth kulū mimmā fī al-arḍi lawful and good."
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أَلَا,
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Verily!, behold!, now then! (Particle of attention/warning).------Root Etymology-----أ-ل-أ or compound particle: Used as an introductory particle to draw earnest attention, alert the listener, or introduce an important oath/statement.------ Quranic Context-----Used to draw keen attention before major statements, frequently in Surah Al-A'raf (7:54): "Unquestionably, to Him belongs the creation and the command alā lahu al-khalqu wa-al-amru".
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أَلْف,
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Thousand (number 1,000) (plural: Ālāf).------Root Etymology-----أ-ل-ف (’a-l-ف): Denotes the cardinal number one thousand or massive multitudes, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:9): "That I will reinforce you with a thousand bi-alfin from the angels..."------ Quranic Context-----
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أَلِيَ,
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Towards
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إِلَى,
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To, towards, up to, until (Preposition of direction/limit).------Root Etymology-----حرف جر: Denotes directional limit, spatial destination, or temporal limit ("to" or "until").------ Quranic Context-----Appears extensively across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6): "When you rise to prayer, wash your faces... up to ilā the elbows."
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آمَ,
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To be widowed, lose a husband or wife, or lack a spouse.------Root Etymology-----أ-ي-م (’a-y-m): Root denotes singleness, lack of a spouse, or being unmarried/widowed.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to unmarried individuals or widows/widowers, as in Surah An-Nur (24:32): "And marry the unmarried among you al-ayāmā..."
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أَم,
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Or (conjunctive or disjunctive particle of alternative/choice).------Root Etymology-----حرف عطف: Denotes an alternative question or choice ("or?"), frequently used in rhetorical challenges, as in Surah Al-Tur (52:32): "Or do their minds command them to this am ta'muruhum ahlāmuhum bi-hādhā?"------ Quranic Context-----Used in disjunctive questions across the Quran.
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أَمْس,
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Yesterday (the preceding day).------Root Etymology-----أ-م-س (’a-m-س): Denotes the day immediately preceding the present.------ Quranic Context-----Used temporally in historical narratives, as in Surah القصص (28:18): "And the one who had asked him for help the previous day al-ladhi isthanharahu bi-al-amsi cried out to him..."
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أَمَهَ,
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Female slave, maidservant (plural: Ima').------Root Etymology-----أ-م-ه or و-م-ه: Root denotes servitude or subordination.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to female slaves, mentioned in family law in Surah An-Nisa (4:25): "And whoever among you cannot afford to marry free believing women, then from what your right hands possess of your believing slave girls min māmā malakat aymānukum min fatayatikumu al-mu'mināt".
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آنَ ,
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To time-arrive, mature, reach its proper time.------Root Etymology-----أ-ن-ي (’a-n-ي): Root implies ripening, arriving at maturity, or reaching a designated time.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the arrival of an appropriate time or season, as in Surah Al-Hadid (57:16): "Has not the time yet come alam ya'ni for those who have believed that their hearts should humbly submit...?"
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أَنُثَ,
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Female (woman or female animal) (plural: Ināth).------Root Etymology-----أ-ن-ث (’a-n-th): Root designates biological femaleness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to female gender in creation and inheritance laws, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:11): "For the male, what is equal to the share of two females li-al-dhakari mithlu ḥaẓẓi al-unthayayni".
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أَنِسَ,
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To perceive, notice, feel comfortable, find companionship (Unwān / Ins).------Root Etymology-----أ-ن-س (’a-n-س): Root denotes familiarity, friendliness, or perceiving a presence (root of Insan / human).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes perceiving light or feeling warmth/comfort, as in Surah Taha (20:10): "When he saw a fire and said to his family, 'Wait here; indeed, I have perceived a fire ānasu nārā'..."
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أَنِفَ,
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To disdain, scorn, feel proud aversion toward something.------Root Etymology-----أ-ن-ف (’a-n-ف): Root originally means nose; metaphorically signifies turning up one's nose in pride or disdain.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes arrogant disdain, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:172): "Never would the Messiah disdain yastankifa to be a servant of Allah..."
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أَهَ,
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Expression of sighing, grief, or fatigue ("Ah").------Root Etymology-----صوتية / تعبير صوتي: Exclamatory sound of fatigue or pain.------ Quranic Context-----Used in expressive emotional contexts.
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أهَلَ,
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Family, kin, people, inhabitants, spouse (plural: Ahl).------Root Etymology-----أ-ه-ل (’a-h-ل): Root denotes close association, residency, or familial belonging.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to households, family members, or inhabitants of towns, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:12): "Shall I direct you to a household ‘alā ahli baytin that will rear him for you?"
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أهَلَ,
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Family, kin, people, inhabitants, spouse (plural: Ahl).------Root Etymology-----أ-ه-ل (’a-h-ل): Root denotes close association, residency, or familial belonging.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to households, family members, or inhabitants of towns, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:12): "Shall I direct you to a household ‘alā ahli baytin that will rear him for you?"
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أود,
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To burden heavily, weigh down, fatigue, oppress.------Root Etymology-----أ-و-د (’a-w-د): Root denotes heavy burden, strain, or sagging under immense weight.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes heavy burdens that exhaust capability, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "And the preservation of both heavens and earth does not tire Him wa-lā ya'ūduhu ḥifẓuhumā".
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إِوَذَ,
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, Poke fun , Ridicule
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أَوَى,
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To shelter, take refuge, find lodging, home (Ma'wa).------Root Etymology-----أ-و-ي (’a-w-ي): Root denotes seeking a resting place or sanctuary.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes taking shelter in a cave or home, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:10): "When the youths retreated to the cave idh akawa al-fityatu ilā al-kahfi".
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أَيْك,
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Thicket, Jungle, Wood
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أَيْكَ,
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Thicket, wood.------Root Etymology-----أ-ي-ك (’a-y-k): Variant form referring to thick woodland areas.------ Quranic Context-----Same as above (Companions of Al-Aykah).
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أَيْنَ,
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Where? (Interrogative adverb of place).------Root Etymology-----اسم استفهام: Interrogative particle asking about location.------ Quranic Context-----Used to question spatial location, as in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:10): "Man will say on that Day, 'Where is the escape? ayna al-mafarru'"
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أَيُّ,
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Which?, whichever, any (Interrogative/relative pronoun).------Root Etymology-----اسم استفهام / موصول: Pronoun used to distinguish or question specifics among options.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively in inquiries and challenges across the Quran.
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إِيَّا,
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Only Him/You (Personal pronoun object marker).------Root Etymology-----ضمير نصب منفصل: Object pronoun prefix for exclusive focus ("Only You / Only Him").------ Quranic Context-----Used for absolute monotheism in worship, as in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:5): "It is You we worship and You we ask for help iyyāka na'budu wa-iyyāka nasta'īn".
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ا سو,
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, Sad, Grieve, Model, Console , Comfort
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اَ لاَ نَا مْ,
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Human Race, Mankind ,
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ا و ل,
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Return , Clan , First, Family, Relative ,
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ابل,
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Camels, herd of camels (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-ل (’a-b-ل): Root designates camels, vital livestock in ancient Arabia.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to camels as a sign of creation, as in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:17): "Then do they not look at the camels ilā al-ibili—how they are created?"
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ابل,
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Camels, herd of camels (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----أ-ب-ل (’a-b-ل): Root designates camels, vital livestock in ancient Arabia.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to camels as a sign of creation, as in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:17): "Then do they not look at the camels ilā al-ibili—how they are created?"
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اِبْن,
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Son, male offspring (plural: Abnā').------Root Etymology-----ب-ن-ي (b-n-ي): Root implies building, constructing, or offspring continuing a lineage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sons and male descendants, frequently used in Quranic legal and narrative verses, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:49): "Slaughtering your sons abnā'akum and keeping your females alive."
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اَلْفِرْدَوْس,
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Paradise, highest garden of Heaven (Al-Firdaws).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-د-س (Loanword / Old Iranian paridaiza -> walled garden/paradise).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the highest gardens of Paradise, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:107): "Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds will have the Gardens of Firdaws jannātu al-firdawsi as a lodging."
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بأ ءَ,
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Return , Settle Down
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بَأْ س- بَؤُ سَ,
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, Suffering, Misery, Poor, Calamity, Courage , Strong
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بَا ب,
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Door , Gate , Class
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بَا تَ,
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Spend the night , Home
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بَا رَ,
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Well , Pit , Abyss
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بَا ضَ,
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Egg , White
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بَا عَ,
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Sell , Transaction
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بَا نَ,
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Evident , Between
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بَارَ,
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To bless, grant divine grace, make abundant (Barakah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ك (b-r-ك): Root denotes divine permanence, blessing, and spiritual abundance flowing into something.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine blessing bestowed upon places or prophets, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:1): "Around which We have blessed bāraknā hawlahu".
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بَاعِ,
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Arm span, fathom, reach, capability.------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ي (b-‘-y) or ب-و-ع: Root denotes the measure of outstretched arms from fingertips to fingertips (fathom/span).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to height, capability, or reach, used in classical descriptions of stature and capacity.
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بَال,
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Mind, heart, state of affairs, condition, concern (plural: Bāl).------Root Etymology-----ب-ي-ل (b-y-l) or ب-ه-ل: Root relates to inner psychological state, mind, or matters preoccupying one's thoughts.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes condition or state of mind, as in Surah Muhammad (47:2): "And He amended their condition wa-aṣlaḥa bālahum".
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بَتَّ,
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To cut off, sever, decide conclusively, terminate.------Root Etymology-----ب-ت-ت (b-t-t): Root signifies cutting or severing completely without leaving a trace.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes finality or absolute severance of matters or ties.
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بَتَرَ,
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To cut off, amputate, sever, make childless or rootless (Abtar).------Root Etymology-----ب-ت-ر (b-t-ر): Root means to cut off an extremity or strip away roots, leading to the term abtar (severed from legacy/good).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being cut off from goodness or posterity, as in Surah Al-Kawthar (108:3): "Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off innā shāni'aka huwa al-abtaru".
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بَتَلَ,
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To cut off from worldly ties, devote oneself entirely to God (Tabattul).------Root Etymology-----ب-ت-ل (b-t-ل): Root means to sever connection with worldly distractions in favor of total devotion.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes utter devotion, as in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:8): "And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with complete devotion wa-tabattal ilayhi tabtīlā".
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بَثَّ,
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To scatter, disperse, spread abroad, propagate (Baths).------Root Etymology-----ب-ث-ث (b-th-th): Root signifies scattering widely or releasing things in all directions.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes spreading or dispersing creatures, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164): "And His dispersing therein of every kind of moving creature..."
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بَجَسَ,
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To gush forth, spring, burst out (water from rock).------Root Etymology-----ب-ج-س (b-j-س): Root implies breaking open or gushing water from a hard source.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to water gushing from rocks, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:160): "So We inspired to Moses... 'Strike with your staff the stone,' and there gushed forth fanjasat from it twelve springs."
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بَحَثَ,
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To search, investigate, examine, dig into earth (Baḥth).------Root Etymology-----ب-ح-ث (b-ḥ-th): Root means digging into soil or investigating a matter thoroughly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes searching or digging, as in the story of Cain and Abel in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:31): "Then Allah sent a crow searching yabhathu in the earth to show him how to hide the disgrace of his brother."
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بَحَرَ,
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Sea, large body of water, great river (plural: Buḥūr / Aḥur).------Root Etymology-----ب-ح-ر (b-ḥ-ر): Root denotes vast, deep bodies of water or splitting/slitting (historic association with vast seas).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to vast seas, frequently mentioned in the Quran, as in Surah Luqman (31:27): "And if whatever trees upon the earth were pens and the sea al-baḥru was ink, amplified thereafter by seven seas..."
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بَخَسَ,
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To shortchange, cheat in measure, diminish unjustly.------Root Etymology-----ب-خ-س (b-kh-س): Root means reducing or diminishing rights, weight, or value fraudulently.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes giving short measure or defrauding, as in Surah Hud (11:85): "And do not deprive the people of their due wa-lā tabkhasū al-nāsa ashyā'ahum".
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بَخَعَ,
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To exhaust oneself, kill oneself with grief or overexertion.------Root Etymology-----ب-خ-ع (b-kh-‘): Root implies destroying oneself or exerting to the absolute limit of exhaustion out of intense sorrow.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes extreme grief, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:6): "Then perhaps you would kill yourself bākhi'un nafsaka through grief over them, if they do not believe in this message..."
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بَخِلَ,
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To be stingy, miserly, niggardly, withhold wealth (Bukhl).------Root Etymology-----ب-خ-ل (b-kh-ل): Root denotes withholding what is due or hoarding wealth out of greed.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes miserliness, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:180): "And let not those who greedily withhold what Allah has given them of His bounty ever think that it is better for them..."
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بَدَ عَ,
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Create , First , Originate
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بَدَ نَ,
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Bodily , Physical
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بَدَأَ,
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To begin, initiate, originate, create for the first time (Bad').------Root Etymology-----ب-د-أ (b-d-ء): Root signifies initiating an action or originating creation from nothing.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes original creation or beginning, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:104): "As We began the first creation, We will repeat it kamā bada'nā awwala khalqin nu‘īduhu".
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بَدَا,
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To appear, become manifest, emerge, loom into view (Buduww).------Root Etymology-----ب-د-و (b-d-w): Root means coming into sight out of concealment or revealing hidden truths.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes things becoming apparent, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:284): "Whether you show what is within yourselves or conceal it—Allah will account you for it b-d-w / yabduwa".
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بَدَّ,
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Escape, alternative, way out, refuge (in phrase lā badda min).------Root Etymology-----ب-د-د (b-d-د): Root signifies dispersion, separation, or having an alternative.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes inevitability or lack of alternative.
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بَدَّ,
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Escape, alternative, way out, refuge (in phrase lā badda min).------Root Etymology-----ب-د-د (b-d-د): Root signifies dispersion, separation, or having an alternative.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes inevitability or lack of alternative.
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بِدَر,
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Full moon, or the historical Battle of Badr.------Root Etymology-----ب-د-ر (b-d-ر): Root means rushing, beating to the punch, or full illumination (like a full moon).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Battle of Badr in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:123): "And already had Allah given you victory at Badr bi-badrin when you were weak..."
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بَدَلَ,
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To exchange, substitute, replace one thing with another (Tabdīl).------Root Etymology-----ب-د-ل (b-د-ل): Root means taking a substitute or altering a state/substance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes substitution or altering divine decrees, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:59): "But those who wronged changed baddala the statement to a word other than that which had been said to them."
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بَذَرَ,
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To scatter seeds, sow, squander, waste prodigally (Tabdhir).------Root Etymology-----ب-ذ-ر (b-ذ-ر): Root means scattering seeds across soil or scattering wealth wastefully.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes wasteful extravagance, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:27): "Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of the devils inna al-mubadhdhirīna kānū ikhwāna al-shayāṭīn".
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بَرَ,
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Land, mainland, continent, righteous (Barra).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ر (b-ر-ر): Root denotes vast solid land or moral righteousness and truthfulness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to dry land as opposed to sea, or righteousness, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:2): "And cooperate in righteousness ‘alā al-birri and piety..."
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بَرَ أَ,
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Create , Creation.
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بر ج,
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Tower, Constellations, Castle , Pretty
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بَرِ ىءَ,
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Recover , Heal , Absolved , Free
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بَرِحَ,
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To cease, depart, quit, leave a place (often with negative lā yabraḥu).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ح (b-ر-ح): Root denotes moving away, departing, or persisting continuously.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes persistent action or departure, as in Surah Taha (20:91): "They said, 'We will not cease lan nabraḥa being devoted to it until Moses returns to us.'"
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بَرَدَ,
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To be cold, cool, chilled; coolness, hail (Barid).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-د (b-ر-د): Root signifies low temperature, cooling relief, or hail.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes cooling relief or cold comfort, used in classical descriptions of paradise comforts or weather.
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بَرَّ,
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Land, mainland, continent, righteous (Barra).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ر (b-ر-ر): Root denotes vast solid land or moral righteousness and truthfulness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to dry land as opposed to sea, or righteousness, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:2): "And cooperate in righteousness ‘alā al-birri and piety..."
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بَرَزَ,
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To emerge, come out into the open, become conspicuous, stand forth.------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ز (b-ر-ز): Root signifies stepping out from cover into an open, visible area.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes emerging into the open field for battle or judgment, as in Surah Ghafir (40:16): "The Day they will come forth yawma hum bārizūna. Nothing concerning them will be concealed from Allah."
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بَرْزَخ,
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Barrier, partition, isthmus, intermediate realm between death and resurrection.------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ز-خ (b-r-z-kh): Quadraliteral root denoting a dividing barrier or intervening space separating two things.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the barrier between the living and dead, as in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:100): "And behind them is a barrier barzakhun until the Day they are resurrected."
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بَرِصَ,
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Leprous, afflicted with white leprosy spots.------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ص (b-ر-ص): Root signifies white discoloration of skin (leprosy).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to leprosy as one of Jesus's medical miracles, in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:49): "And I heal the blind and the leper wa-ubri'u al-akmaha wa-al-abraṣa..."
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بَرَقَ,
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To flash, gleam, lighten (lightning storm) (Barq).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ق (b-ر-ق): Root denotes sudden brilliant flashing of light or lightning.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to flashing lightning, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:20): "The lightning almost yakādu snatches away their sight."
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بَرَكَ,
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To kneel down (camel), linger, remain stable, bless (Barakah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ك (b-ر-ك): Root implies settling down permanently with divine grace and enduring abundance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine blessing and enduring grace, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:96): "And if only the cities had believed and feared Allah, We would have opened upon them blessings la- fataḥnā ‘alayhim barakātin from the heaven and the earth..."
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بَرِمَ,
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To be weary, disgusted, impatient with something.------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-م (b-ر-م): Root denotes exhaustion, irritation, or twisting tightly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes weary impatience.
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بَرْهَنَ,
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To demonstrate clear proof, argument, evidence (plural: Barāhīn).------Root Etymology-----ب-ر-ه-ن (b-r-h-n): Quadraliteral root denoting striking, undeniable logical evidence or proof.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to definitive proof or evidence from Allah, as in Surah Yusuf (12:24): "And she certainly intended for him, and he would have intended for her, if not that he had seen the proof burhāna of his Lord."
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بَزَغَ,
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To rise, shine forth, emerge (sun or stars).------Root Etymology-----ب-ز-غ (b-z-غ): Root signifies the initial breaking and rising of celestial bodies over the horizon.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the rising of the moon or sun, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:77): "And when he saw the moon rising bāzighan, he said, 'This is my lord.' But when it set, he said..."
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بَسَرَ,
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To look grim, scowl, frown, wear a stern expression (Bāsir).------Root Etymology-----ب-س-ر (b-س-ر): Root denotes stern frowning or sour facial expressions.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes grim expressions of terror on Judgment Day, as in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:24): "And that Day faces will be sternly frowning wujūhun yawma-idhin bāsirah".
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بَسَّ,
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To crush into tiny fragments, pulverize, scatter.------Root Etymology-----ب-س-س (b-س-س): Root implies shattering things into microscopic pieces.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mountains being crushed to dust, as in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:5): "And the mountains are pulverized bussati al-jibālu bassā into dust."
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بَسَطَ,
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To spread out, expand, stretch, bestow generously (Basṭah).------Root Etymology-----ب-س-ط (b-س-ط): Root denotes widening, spreading flat, or physical expansion of provisions and stature.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes stretching or spreading out resources/earth, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:247): "And has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature wa-zādahu bastoṭan fī al-‘ilmi wa-al-jismi".
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بَسَقَ,
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To tower high, grow tall and lofty (palm trees).------Root Etymology-----ب-س-ق (b-س-ق): Root denotes towering height and upright stature in flora.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lofty, tall palm trees with clustered fruit, as in Surah Qaf (50:10): "And the tall palm trees wa-al-nakhla bāsiqātīn having fruit set row above row."
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بَسُلَ,
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To be brave, courageous, fierce in combat (Bāsil).------Root Etymology-----ب-س-ل (b-س-ل): Root denotes fierce martial courage or being handed over to deserved punishment.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes fierce bravery or grim doom.
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بَسَمَ,
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To smile, grin gently.------Root Etymology-----ب-س-م (b-س-م): Root denotes parting the lips in a controlled, pleasant smile.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes smiling, as in Solomon's reaction to the ant in Surah An-Naml (27:19): "So he smiled fatabassama, laughing at her speech..."
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بَشَر,
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Human being, mankind, mortal flesh (plural: Bashar).------Root Etymology-----ب-ش-ر (b-ش-ر): Root relates to skin surface (basharah) or bringing good news (bushrā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to mortal human creation, as in Surah Al-Hijr (15:28): "And mention when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I will create a human being basharan out of altered black mud.'"
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بَشِرَ,
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To bring good tidings, rejoice, give glad tidings (Bushrā).------Root Etymology-----ب-ش-ر (b-ش-ر): Root implies news that alters the color of the skin with joy.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes delivering glad tidings of divine grace, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "And give good tidings wa-bashshiri to those who believe and do righteous deeds..."
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بَصُرَ,
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To see clearly, observe, perceive, understand (Baṣar / Baṣirah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ص-ر (b-ص-ر): Root denotes visual insight, acute perception, and intellectual awareness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes clear insight and divine observation, frequently paired with Sami' (Hearing) in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:110): "Indeed, Allah of what you do is Seeing innahu bimā ta'malūna baṣīrun".
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بَضَعَ,
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Small portion, number (between 3 and 9), piece of flesh.------Root Etymology-----ب-ض-ع (b-ض-‘): Root denotes cutting a piece out or a small number/span.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a short span of years, used in Joseph's story in Surah Yusuf (12:42): "So he stayed in prison several biḍ‘a years."
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بَطُؤَ,
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To be slow, sluggish, tardy, dilatory.------Root Etymology-----ب-ط-ئ (b-ط-ئ): Root denotes slowness and delay in action.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lagging behind in mobilization or duties, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:72): "And indeed, there is among you he who lingers laman la-yubaṭi'anna..."
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بَطِرَ,
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To behave insolently, exult arrogantly, live in reckless luxury.------Root Etymology-----ب-ط-ر (b-ط-ر): Root denotes arrogance born of excessive comfort and ungrateful wealth.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes arrogant exultation in worldly wealth, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:47): "And do not be like those who came forth from their homes boastfully baṭaran and to be seen of people..."
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بَطَشَ,
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To seize forcefully, strike violently, attack with fierce might (Baṭsh).------Root Etymology-----ب-ط-ش (b-ط-ش): Root denotes sudden, forceful seizure or overwhelming military and physical might.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes severe divine or physical assault, as in Surah Al-Buruj (85:12): "Indeed, the vengeance of your Lord is severe inna batsha rabbika la-shadīdun".
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بَطَلَ,
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To be false, invalid, void, worthless, of no effect (Bāṭil).------Root Etymology-----ب-ط-ل (b-ṭ-l): Root signifies nullity, falsehood, or losing validity. A bāṭil is that which lacks substance or truth.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes falsehood or nullification of deeds, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:42): "And do not mix the truth with falsehood wa-lā talbiṣū al-ḥaṭṭa bi-al-bāṭili..."
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بَطَنَ,
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To be inner, hidden, concealed, interior (Baṭin / Biṭānah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ط-ن (b-ṭ-n): Root designates the interior, inner belly, or hidden aspects of things (opposite of ẓāhir / outer).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hidden inner states or intimate linings, as in Surah Al-Hadid (57:3): "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Immanent wa-al-ẓāhiru wa-al-bāṭinu".
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بَعَثَ,
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To send forth, resurrect, raise from the dead, dispatch (Ba'th).------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ث (b-‘-th): Root signifies rousing someone from sleep, dispatching messengers, or resurrecting bodies on Judgment Day.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes resurrection or sending messengers, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:97): "Every time its fire subsides, We will increase them in blaze / Every time it abates, We will resurrect naja'nāhum / naba'thum for them a blaze." / resurrection in Surah Ya-Sin (36:52).
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بَعْثَرَ,
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To scatter, disperse, turn upside down, throw into disorder.------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ث-ر (b-‘-th-r): A quadriliteral root denoting the scattering and overturning of contents (like graves opening).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the scattering of contents of graves on Judgment Day, as in Surah Al-Infitar (82:4): "And when the graves are scattered wa-idhā al-qubūru bu'thirat".
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بَعُدَ,
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To be distant, far off, remote (Bu'd / Ba'id).------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-د (b-‘-d): Root denotes spatial or temporal distance, remoteness, or perdition (bu'dan).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes spatial distance or destruction, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:41): "Our Lord, forgive me and my parents... / and make them distant ba'īdan".
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بعر,
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Camel, pack-camel (plural: Ab'ar).------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ر (b-‘-ر): Refers to a full-grown camel or pack animal.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to transport camels, used in Joseph's story in Surah Yusuf (12:72): "And for whoever produces it is the reward of a camel's load wa-liman jā'a bihi ḥimlu ba'īrin".
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بَعَضَ,
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Some, a part, portion, one another.------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ض (b-‘-ض): Root signifies a portion, fraction, or subset of a whole group.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes parts or portions, or mutual interaction ("one another"), as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:27): "Who break the covenant of Allah... and sever what Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth ba'ḍuhum ‘alā ba'ḍin".
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بَعَلَ,
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Husband, master, lord, or ancient pagan deity Baal (plural: Bu'ūl).------Root Etymology-----ب-ع-ل (b-‘-ل): Root denotes lord, master, or husband, as well as ancient Canaanite deity names.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to husbands or pagan idols, as in Surah As-Saffat (37:125): "Do you call upon Baal atْدَعُونَ بَعْلًا and leave the best of creators?"
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بَغَتَ,
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To happen suddenly, take by surprise, come unexpectedly.------Root Etymology-----ب-غ-ت (b-gh-ت): Root signifies sudden, unannounced occurrence without prior warning.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes suddenness, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:31): "Until, when the Hour comes upon them unexpectedly tarsuhumu al-sā‘atu baghtatan..."
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بَغِضَ,
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To be hated, detested, odious (Bughḍ).------Root Etymology-----ب-غ-ض (b-gh-ض): Root denotes intense aversion, hatred, or disfavor.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hatred, as in Surah Ghafir (40:10): "Indeed, the hatred of Allah maqtullahi / bughḍuhu is greater than your hatred of yourselves..."
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بَغْل,
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Mule, hybrid beast of burden (plural: Bighāl).------Root Etymology-----ب-غ-ل (b-gh-ل): Refers to mules (offspring of horse and donkey).------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as modes of transport and beauty in Surah An-Nahl (16:8): "And the horses and the mules wa-al-bighāla and the donkeys for you to ride..."
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بَغَى,
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To seek, desire, oppress, commit tyranny or transgression (Baghw / Baghy).------Root Etymology-----ب-غ-ي (b-gh-ي): Root denotes seeking, desiring, or crossing boundaries into injustice and oppression.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes oppression or transgression, as in Surah Yunus (10:23): "O mankind, your injustice baghynukum is only against yourselves..."
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بَغَى,
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To seek, desire, oppress, commit tyranny or transgression (Baghw / Baghy).------Root Etymology-----ب-غ-ي (b-gh-ي): Root denotes seeking, desiring, or crossing boundaries into injustice and oppression.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes oppression or transgression, as in Surah Yunus (10:23): "O mankind, your injustice baghynukum is only against yourselves..."
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بَقَرَ,
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To cleave, slit open, tear open, or cow (Baqarah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ق-ر (b-ق-ر): Root signifies splitting open, investigating deeply, or cattle.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the cow (baqarah), famously in the narrative of the Israelites in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:67): "Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow an tażbahū baqarah..."
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بُقْعَ,
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Spot, patch, plot of land, location.------Root Etymology-----ب-ق-ع (b-ق-ع): Root denotes a distinct patch or localized spot of land.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the sacred valley spot in Surah Al-Qasas (28:30): "From the right side of the valley at the blessed spot fī al-buq‘ati al-mubārakati..."
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بَقِىَ,
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To remain, stay behind, endure, survive (Baqiyyah / Bāqī).------Root Etymology-----ب-ق-ي (b-ق-ي): Root signifies endurance, persistence, or what is left over after subtraction.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes permanence or remaining provisions, as in Surah Hud (11:86): "What remains baqiyyatullahi from Allah is better for you if you should be believers."
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بَكَرَ,
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Early morning, dawn, daybreak.------Root Etymology-----ب-ك-ر (b-ك-ر): Root denotes early morning activity, rushing at dawn.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes early morning hours for remembrance, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:41): "And exalt Him in the evening and the morning wa-sabbiḥ bil-‘ashiyyi wa-al-ibkār".
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بَكِمَ,
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Mute, dumb, speech-impaired (plural: Bukm).------Root Etymology-----ب-ك-م (b-ك-م): Root denotes inability to speak or utter articulate sound.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to speech impairment or spiritual muteness, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:171): "Deaf, dumb, blind ṣummun bukmun ‘umyun..."
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بَكَى,
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To weep, cry, shed tears with grief (Bukā').------Root Etymology-----ب-ك-ي (b-ك-ي): Root denotes weeping and shedding tears out of sadness or awe.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes weeping out of piety or grief, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:92): "And they turned back while their eyes overflowed with tears tafīḍu a‘yunuhum min al-dam‘i out of grief..."
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بَلْ,
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Rather, on the contrary, but (Particle of correction/turning).------Root Etymology-----حرف إضراب: Used to correct a preceding statement or turn to a new assertion ("Rather" or "Nay").------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively in rhetorical corrections across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:116): "And they say, 'Allah has taken a son.' Exalted is He! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth bal lahu mā fī al-samāwāti wa-al-arḍi".
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بَلَدَ,
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Town, city, land, country, territory (plural: Bilād / Buldān).------Root Etymology-----ب-ل-د (b-ل-د): Root designates a settlement, town, or distinct territory.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to towns and territories, as in Surah Al-Balad (90:1): "I swear by this city al-baladi".
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بَلَدَ,
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Town, city, land, country, territory (plural: Bilād / Buldān).------Root Etymology-----ب-ل-د (b-ل-د): Root designates a settlement, town, or distinct territory.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to towns and territories, as in Surah Al-Balad (90:1): "I swear by this city al-baladi".
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بَلَعَ,
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To swallow, gulp down (water or food).------Root Etymology-----ب-ل-ع (b-ل-ع): Root signifies swallowing liquids or solids down the throat.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes swallowing water, as in the narrative of Noah's flood in Surah Hud (11:44): "And O earth, swallow your water abla'i mā'aki..."
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بَلَغَ,
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To reach, attain, arrive at maturity or destination (Baligh).------Root Etymology-----ب-ل-غ (b-ل-غ): Root denotes successfully reaching a targeted physical or developmental destination.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reaching maturity, age, or limits, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:23): "If one or both of them reach old age yablughanna ‘inda-ka al-kibara with you..."
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بلو,
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To test, try, afflict with trial, examine (Balāw / Balwā).------Root Etymology-----ب-ل-و (b-ل-و): Root signifies rigorous testing, trials, and proving the true quality of faith or character.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes severe divine testing, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124): "And mention when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands wabtalā ibrāhīma rabbuhu bi-kalimātin..."
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بَلَى,
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Yes, indeed, on the contrary (Particle of affirmation to negative query).------Root Etymology-----حرف جواب للإثبات: Used to affirm a positive truth in response to a negative question ("Yes, indeed!").------ Quranic Context-----Used in divine affirmations, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:81): "The wrongdoer will say, 'Yes, indeed balā, a sign has come to you...'"
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بَنَا نْ,
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Fingertips
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بَنَى,
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To build, construct, erect a structure or tent (Binyān / Binā').------Root Etymology-----ب-ن-ي (b-ن-ي): Root signifies physical construction, building architecture, or raising structures.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes architectural construction, as in Surah As-Saff (61:4): "Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as if they were a structured building bunyānun marṣūṣun".
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بَهِتَ,
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To be stunned, bewildered, baffled, falsely accuse (Buhtān).------Root Etymology-----ب-ه-ت (b-ه-ت): Root denotes astonishment or fabricating false calumny that stuns the listener.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes false accusations or astonishment, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:40): "Rather, it will come upon them unexpectedly and bewilder them fatabtuhum, so they will not be able to repel it..."
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بَهِجَ,
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To be joyful, blooming, radiant, delightful (plants).------Root Etymology-----ب-ه-ج (b-ه-ج): Root denotes visual delight, radiance, and blooming beauty of nature.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes delightful blooming vegetation, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:5): "And it grows of every beautiful kind min kulli zawjin bahījin".
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بَهَلَ,
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To invoke a curse, mutual invocation of divine curse (Mubahalah).------Root Etymology-----ب-ه-ل (b-ه-ل): Root signifies abandoning or invoking a curse of truth upon liars.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to mutual imprecation, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:61): "Then let us pray earnestly natabāhal and place the curse of Allah upon the liars."
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بهم,
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Beast, quadruped, cattle (plural: Bahā'im).------Root Etymology-----ب-ه-م (b-ه-م): Root denotes mute or unintelligible entities, applied to quadruped livestock.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to grazing livestock, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:1): "Lawful for you are the animals of grazing livestock bahīmatu al-an'āmi..."
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تَا بَ,
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Repent, Renounce, Merciful, Forgive,
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تَا هَ,
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Straying, Wandering , Get Lost, Loose one way , Perish, Proud , Haughty , Mislead
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تَابُوت,
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Ark, chest, wooden coffer (Ark of the Covenant).------Root Etymology-----ت-ي-ب or loanword from Aramaic: Refers to a sacred chest or box.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Ark of the Covenant, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:248): "Indeed, a sign of his kingship is that there will come to you the ark al-tābūtu in which is tranquility from your Lord..."
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تَارَةً,
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Time, turn, instance (plural: Tīr / Tawār).------Root Etymology-----ت-و-ر (t-و-ر): Root denotes a recurring turn or instance ("once upon a time" or "another time").------ Quranic Context-----Denotes repeated instances or turns, as in Surah Taha (20:55): "From it We created you, and into it We will return you, and from it We will extract you another time tāratan ukhrā".
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تَبَّ,
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To perish, be ruined, destroyed, come to naught (Tabab).------Root Etymology-----ت-ب-ب (t-b-ب): Root signifies total ruin, perdition, and physical/spiritual destruction.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ruin or perdition, famously in Surah Al-Masad (111:1): "May the hands of Abu Lahab perish, and he will perish wa-tabba".
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تَبَرَ,
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To shatter, destroy, smash to pieces, demolish.------Root Etymology-----ت-ب-ر (t-ب-ر): Root denotes shattering or demolishing physical structures completely.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes total destruction of disbelievers' works, as in Surah Al-Furqan (25:39): "And each We destroyed with total destruction wattabarnā tatbīrā".
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تَبَرَ,
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To shatter, destroy, smash to pieces, demolish.------Root Etymology-----ت-ب-ر (t-ب-ر): Root denotes shattering or demolishing physical structures completely.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes total destruction of disbelievers' works, as in Surah Al-Furqan (25:39): "And each We destroyed with total destruction wattabarnā tatbīrā".
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تَبِعَ,
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To follow, come after, succeed, pursue, imitate (Tabi'/Ittiba').------Root Etymology-----ت-ب-ع (t-b-‘): Root denotes walking behind someone, following their footsteps or guidance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes following guidance or leaders, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:38): "Then whoever follows My guidance fa-man tabi‘a hudāya—there will be no fear concerning them..."
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تَجَرَ,
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To trade, engage in commerce, buy and sell (Tijārah).------Root Etymology-----ت-ج-ر (t-ج-ر): Root denotes commercial trading and business ventures.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes profitable spiritual or worldly commerce, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:16): "And their transaction has not profited wamā rabiḥat tijāratuhum..."
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تَحْتَ,
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Beneath, under, below (Preposition of place).------Root Etymology-----ظرف مكان: Denotes spatial location underneath something.------ Quranic Context-----Appears widely across the Quran in descriptions of Paradise, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "Gardens beneath which rivers flow tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru".
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تَرَاق,
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Collarbones (plural of Tarquwah).------Root Etymology-----ت-ر-ق (t-r-q): Refers to the collarbone bones at the base of the neck.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the rattling of breath at the collarbones during death agony, as in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:26): "No! When the soul has reached the collarbones balaghati al-tarāqiya".
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تَرِبَ,
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Dust, soil, earth, ground.------Root Etymology-----ت-ر-ب (t-ر-ب): Root designates fine dust or dry soil.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to soil or dust into which humans decompose, as in Surah An-Naba (78:40): "And the disbeliever will say, 'Oh, I wish that I were dust! kuntu turābā'"
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تَرِفَ,
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To live in reckless luxury, overindulgence, spoiled by wealth.------Root Etymology-----ت-ر-ف (t-ر-ف): Root denotes excess comfort, arrogance, and moral corruption born of luxury.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes arrogant luxury of ruling elites, as in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:64): "Until, when We seized their affluence mutrafīhim with punishment, at once they are crying for help."
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تَرَكَ,
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To leave, abandon, forsake, let alone, leave behind.------Root Etymology-----ت-ر-ك (t-ر-ك): Root signifies abandoning or leaving something behind deliberately.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes leaving things behind or abandoning past nations, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:47): "And We will gather them and not leave behind walam nughādir minhum any one of them."
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تِسْعَةَ,
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Nine (masculine form for numbers).------Root Etymology-----ت-س-ع (t-s-‘): Denotes the number nine.------ Quranic Context-----Used for specific group counts, as in Surah An-Naml (27:48): "And there were in the city nine family heads tis'atu rahtin causing corruption in the land..."
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تَعِسَ,
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To perish, be wretched, stumble, come to grief.------Root Etymology-----ت-ع-س (t-‘-س): Root denotes falling face down in ruin, wretchedness, or misery.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes wretchedness and ruin, as in Surah Muhammad (47:8): "And those who disbelieve—for them is misery ta'san, and He has wasted their deeds."
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تَفِهَ,
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To be foolish, trivial, insignificant, empty.------Root Etymology-----ت-ف-ه (t-f-ه): Root denotes triviality or lack of substance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes insignificance or folly.
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تقن,
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To make firm, perfect, execute with absolute precision.------Root Etymology-----ت-ق-ن (t-q-ن): Root signifies sturdy mastery, structural perfection, and flawless execution.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes absolute perfection in divine creation, as in Surah An-Naml (27:88): "The work of Allah, who perfected all things ṣun‘a allāhi alladhī atqana kulla shay'in".
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تَقَى,
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God-consciousness, piety, fear and protection of God.------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ي (w-q-ي): Root means guarding, shielding, or protecting oneself from divine wrath by following commands.------ Quranic Context-----The central ethical concept of the Quran, frequently repeated, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:2): "This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah lil-muttaqīn".
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تَكَ,
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To be on the verge of, almost do something.------Root Etymology-----ك-و-د (k-و-د): Root signifies coming extremely close to performing an action.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes near actions or states, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:20): "The lightning almost yakādu snatches away their sight."
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تلو,
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To recite, follow, read aloud, come after (Tilawah).------Root Etymology-----ت-ل-و (t-l-w): Root signifies following closely in sequence, succeeding someone, or reciting words sequentially.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reciting scripture or following closely, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:121): "Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recitation..."
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تَمَّ,
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To be complete, finished, accomplished, perfected (Tamm / Itmām).------Root Etymology-----ت-م-م (t-م-م): Root denotes completion, fulfillment, or perfection of a period, task, or decree.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the perfection of words or fulfillment of terms, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:115): "And the word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and justice..."
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تَنُّور,
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Oven, furnace, stove (from which Noah's flood burst).------Root Etymology-----ت-ن-ر (t-ن-ر) or loanword: Refers to an oven or baking furnace, famously used as a sign for the start of Noah's flood in Surah Hud (11:40): "And the oven overflowed wa-fāra al-tannūru".------ Quranic Context-----
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تِين,
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Fig tree, figs (Al-Tīn).------Root Etymology-----ت-ي-ن (t-ي-ن): Refers specifically to the fig fruit and tree.------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah Al-Tin (95:1): "By the fig and the olive wa-al-tīni wa-al-zaytūni".
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ثَابَ,
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To return, come back, be restored (Thawāb).------Root Etymology-----ث-و-ب (th-و-ب): Root signifies returning, reverting, or receiving recompense/reward (thawāb).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes returning or receiving divine reward.
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ثَبُتَ,
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To be firm, steadfast, constant, established (Thabāt).------Root Etymology-----ث-ب-ت (th-b-ت): Root denotes firmness, stability, and enduring rootedness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes steadfastness in faith or standing firm in battle, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:45): "O you who have believed, when you meet a company in battle, stand firm fa-uthbutū..."
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ثَبَرَ,
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To perish, be ruined, destroyed, doomed (Thubur).------Root Etymology-----ث-ب-ر (th-b-ر): Root signifies destruction, ruin, or shouting out in despair (yā thuburā).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ruin or crying out in doom, as in Surah Al-Furqan (25:13): "And when they are thrown into a narrow place therein bound in chains, they will cry out there for destruction..."
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ثَبَرَ,
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To perish, be ruined, destroyed, doomed (Thubur).------Root Etymology-----ث-ب-ر (th-b-ر): Root signifies destruction, ruin, or shouting out in despair (yā thuburā).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ruin or crying out in doom, as in Surah Al-Furqan (25:13): "And when they are thrown into a narrow place therein bound in chains, they will cry out there for destruction..."
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ثَبَطَ,
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To hold back, hinder, discourage, make sluggish.------Root Etymology-----ث-ب-ط (th-b-ط): Root denotes holding someone back from undertaking an action or causing hesitation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes discouraging or holding back believers from Jihad, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:46).
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ثَجَّ,
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To pour forth, gush, flow abundantly (water/blood).------Root Etymology-----ث-ج-ج (th-ج-ج): Root signifies abundant gushing or streaming out of liquids.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes pouring water in abundance, as in Surah An-Naba (78:14): "And We sent down, from the rain clouds, pouring water mā'an thajjājā".
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ثَخُنَ,
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To be thick, dense, heavy, severe (warfare).------Root Etymology-----ث-خ-ن (th-خ-ن): Root denotes thickness, heaviness, or severity (especially in inflicting heavy casualties in battle).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes severe military engagement, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:67).
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ثَرَا,
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Moist earth, soil, damp ground.------Root Etymology-----ث-ر-ي (th-ر-ي): Root denotes damp or moist earth beneath surface dust.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to moist earth or the depths beneath the ground, as in Surah Taha (20:6): "To Him belongs what is in the heavens and what is on the earth... and what is under the soil wa-mā taḥta al-tharā".
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ثَرَبَ,
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Blame, reproach, censure, fault-finding.------Root Etymology-----ث-ر-ب (th-ر-ب): Root denotes reproaching someone with past faults or shaming them.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes absolution from blame, used by Joseph in Surah Yusuf (12:92): "He said, 'No blame will there be upon you today lā tathrība ‘alaykumu al-yawma...'"
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ثُعْبَا ن,
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Snake
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ثَقَبَ,
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To pierce, drill, shine intensely, penetrate (Shooting star).------Root Etymology-----ث-ق-ب (th-ق-ب): Root denotes piercing through or shining with a piercing, radiant beam.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to piercing, brilliant meteors, as in Surah As-Saffat (37:10).
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ثَقِفَ,
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To find, catch, overcome, master, acquire skill.------Root Etymology-----ث-ق-ف (th-ق-ف): Root denotes overtaking, mastering knowledge, or subduing enemies.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes overtaking or defeating enemies, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:191): "And kill them wherever you find them wa-uqtulūhums ḥaythu thaqiftumūhum".
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ثَقَلَ,
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To be heavy, weighty, burdensome (Thaqal / Thaqilan).------Root Etymology-----ث-ق-ل (th-ق-ل): Root denotes physical weight, heaviness, or carrying burdens.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes heavy burdens or obligations, as in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:5): "Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word inna sa-nulqī ‘alayka qawlan thaqīlā".
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ثَلًثَ,
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Three (number 3) (Thalath / Thalathun).------Root Etymology-----ث-ل-ث (th-ل-ث): Denotes the cardinal number three.------ Quranic Context-----Used for numerical counts and shares across the Quran.
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ثَلَّ,
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To rout, defeat, scatter, demolish.------Root Etymology-----ث-ل-ل (th-ل-ل): Root denotes scattering, demolishing, or breaking a military front.------ Quranic Context-----Implies breaking ranks or scattering forces.
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ثَمَرَ,
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Fruit, produce, yield, outcome (plural: Thimār / Thamarat).------Root Etymology-----ث-م-ر (th-م-ر): Root designates tree fruits, agricultural yield, or financial gains.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to physical fruits and agricultural yields, frequently mentioned in the Quran.
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ثَمَّ,
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There, thither (Adverb of remote place).------Root Etymology-----ظرف مكان بعيد: Denotes a remote location or pointing out a place ("There").------ Quranic Context-----Used spatially in narratives, as in Surah Al-Insan (76:20): "And when you look there wa-idhā ra-ayta, you will see pleasure and a great kingdom."
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ثَمَنَ,
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Price, cost, value, worth (plural: Athmān).------Root Etymology-----ث-م-ن (th-م-ن): Root designates the commercial price or valuation given for an item.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes price or selling verses for cheap gains, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:41).
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ثَمُنَ,
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Eight (number 8) (Thamānī).------Root Etymology-----ث-م-ن (th-م-ن): Denotes the cardinal number eight.------ Quranic Context-----Used for historical counts and legal shares, as in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:17).
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ثَنَى,
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To fold, bend, turn away, double over (Thani).------Root Etymology-----ث-ن-ي (th-ن-ي): Root denotes bending, folding, or turning away one's chest/neck in arrogance, as in Surah Hud (11:5).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes turning away in arrogance.
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ثَنَى,
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To fold, bend, turn away, double over (Thani).------Root Etymology-----ث-ن-ي (th-ن-ي): Root denotes bending, folding, or turning away one's chest/neck in arrogance, as in Surah Hud (11:5).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes turning away in arrogance.
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ثَوَى,
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To stay, abide, reside, dwell permanently (Mathwā).------Root Etymology-----ث-و-ي (th-و-ي): Root denotes settling down in a dwelling place or residence.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes dwelling or staying in a place, as in Surah Yusuf (12:21).
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ثيب,
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Previously married woman (divorced or widowed).------Root Etymology-----ث-ي-ب (th-ي-ب): Root denotes returning or reverting to a former state of singleness or marriage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to previously married women in jurisprudence.
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جَأَرَ,
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To cry out, supplicate loudly, implore in distress.------Root Etymology-----ج-أ-ر (j-أ-ر): Root denotes loud lamentation, wailing, or crying out for rescue in distress.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes crying out in distress or supplication, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:53): "Then when adversity touches you, to Him you cry for help fa-ilayhi taj’arūn".
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جَاءَ,
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To come, arrive, bring (Jī'an / Mājī').------Root Etymology-----ج-ي-ء (j-ي-ء): Root signifies coming, arriving, or bringing an action/deed forth.------ Quranic Context-----Appears thousands of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Fajr (89:23).
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جَابَ,
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To hew, carve, cut through, cross (rocks/valleys).------Root Etymology-----ج-و-ب (j-و-ب): Root denotes cutting through rocks or traversing lands (like the people of Thamud).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes carving dwellings out of rocks, as in Surah Al-Fajr (89:9): "And dengan Thamud, who carved the rocks alladhīna jākhū al-ṣakhra in the valley?"
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جَادَ,
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To be generous, bestow bountifully, rain heavily.------Root Etymology-----ج-و-د (j-و-د): Root denotes generosity, excellence, or abundant outpouring.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes generosity and beneficence.
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جَارَ,
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To deviate from the right path, commit injustice, swerve.------Root Etymology-----ج-و-ر (j-و-ر): Root denotes straying from fairness or swerving off the highway.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes injustice or deviation, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:9).
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جَازَ,
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To pass by, cross over, traverse, transgress.------Root Etymology-----ج-و-ز (j-و-ز): Root denotes crossing a boundary or moving past a checkpoint.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes crossing through spaces.
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جَاسَ,
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To overrun, pillage, search through thoroughly, scout.------Root Etymology-----ج-و-س (j-و-س): Root denotes moving secretly or forcefully through enemy territory to destroy or inspect.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes overrunning territories during warfare, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:5): "So they entered the very midst of the homes..."
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جَاعَ,
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To be hungry, starve (Jū').------Root Etymology-----ج-و-ع (j-و-ع): Root denotes physical hunger and lack of food.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hunger, as in Surah Quraysh (106:4): "Who has fed them, saving them from hunger min jū'in..."
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جُبَ,
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Deep pit, well, cistern (without masonry lining).------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ب (j-ب-ب): Root denotes digging deep holes or pits in the ground.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the well into which Joseph was thrown, as in Surah Yusuf (12:10).
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جَبَرَ,
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To restore, mend, compel, overpower (Jabbar / Jabrut).------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ر (j-ب-ر): Root signifies setting broken bones, restoring the brokenhearted, or exercising absolute power.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine restoration or might, used as an attribute of Allah (Al-Jabbar), as in Surah Al-Hashr (59:23).
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جَبَلَ,
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Mountain, hill, massive rocky height (plural: Jibāl).------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ل (j-ب-ل): Root denotes firm mountains or natural creation/constitution.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to physical mountains acting as stabilizers for the earth, as in Surah An-Naba (78:6).
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جَبُنَ,
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To be cowardly, timid, faint-hearted.------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ن (j-b-n): Root denotes cowardice or fear in the face of confrontation or danger.------ Quranic Context-----Implies cowardice or fleeing from trials and battlefields.
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جَبَهَ,
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Forehead, brow, front part of the face.------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ه (j-b-h): Root designates the forehead, which leads the face and touches the ground in prostration.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to foreheads branded on Judgment Day, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:35): "The Day when it will be heated in the fire of Hell and seared therewith will be their foreheads wujūhuhum wa-jibāhuhum..."
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جَبَى,
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To collect, gather, harvest, draw revenues.------Root Etymology-----ج-ب-ي (j-b-y): Root denotes gathering, pooling, or drawing water/resources into a reservoir.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes collection of provisions or tribute, as in the narrative of Mary receiving miraculous provisions in the sanctuary.
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جَثَا,
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To kneel down, fall on one's knees (Jāthiyeh).------Root Etymology-----ج-ث-و (j-th-w): Root denotes dropping onto one's knees out of terror, awe, or humility.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes kneeling in awe on Judgment Day, as in Surah Maryam (19:72): "And We will leave the wrongdoers within it, on their knees jāthiyīn".
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جَثَا,
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To kneel down, fall on one's knees (Jāthiyeh).------Root Etymology-----ج-ث-و (j-th-w): Root denotes dropping onto one's knees out of terror, awe, or humility.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes kneeling in awe on Judgment Day, as in Surah Maryam (19:72): "And We will leave the wrongdoers within it, on their knees jāthiyīn".
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جَثَّ,
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To uproot, pull up completely by the roots.------Root Etymology-----ج-ث-ث (j-th-th): Root signifies tearing plants or trees out from their roots.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes total uprooting of bad trees or evil nations.
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جَحَدَ,
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To deny willfully, disavow after knowing the truth, reject.------Root Etymology-----ج-ح-د (j-ḥ-d): Root denotes stubborn denial of known facts or ingratitude toward clear signs.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes denying clear divine signs unjustly, as in Surah An-Naml (27:14): "And they rejected them, though their souls were convinced thereof, out of injustice and haughtiness wa-jaḥadū bihā wa-stayqathathā anfusuhum".
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جَحَمَ,
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To blaze furiously, burn fiercely (Jahim / Jahannam).------Root Etymology-----ج-ح-م (j-ḥ-m): Root denotes fierce, roaring fires (root of Al-Jahim and Jahannam).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the roaring blaze of Hell, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:10): "And those who disbelieved and denied Our signs—those are the companions of the Hellfire aṣhābu al-jaḥīmi".
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جَدَث,
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Grave, tomb, sepulcher (plural: Ajdāth).------Root Etymology-----ج-د-ث (j-d-th): Root designates graves or burial mounds.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to graves from which people emerge at resurrection, as in Surah Ya-Sin (36:51): "And the Horn will be blown; and at once from the graves min al-ajdāthi to their Lord they will hasten."
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جدَّ,
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Seriousness, earnestness, hard striving, grand luck/majesty.------Root Etymology-----ج-د-د (j-د-د): Root denotes seriousness, cutting paths, or high dignity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes serious intent or majesty, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:3): "And that exalted is the majesty of our Lord wa-annahū ta‘ālā jaddu rabbinā..."
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جَدُرَ,
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Wall, partition of a building (plural: Judur / Judrān).------Root Etymology-----ج-د-ر (j-d-r): Root designates stone or brick walls enclosing spaces.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to structural walls, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:77): "And they found therein a wall jidāran about to collapse, so he restored it..."
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جَدَلَ,
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To dispute, argue, contend contentiously (Jidal / Mujadalah).------Root Etymology-----ج-د-ل (j-d-l): Root denotes twisting ropes or engaging in stubborn verbal arguments and debates.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes contentious arguing, frequently mentioned in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:197): "There is to be for one no rafath nor transgression nor disputing wa-lā jidāla in the Hajj."
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جَذَّ,
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To cut, slice, shatter, break into pieces.------Root Etymology-----ج-ذ-ذ (j-dh-dh): Root signifies breaking or chopping things into fragments.------ Quranic Context-----Used for Abraham smashing the idols in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:58).
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جَذْوَةٍ,
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Burning brand, glowing coal of fire.------Root Etymology-----ج-ذ-و (j-dh-w): Root denotes glowing wood embers or firebrands.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a firebrand for warming, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:29): "Or a burning coal from the fire aw jadhwatin min al-nāri that you may warm yourselves."
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جَرَحَ,
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To wound, injure, commit a crime/sin, earn (Jarḥ).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ح (j-r-ḥ): Root denotes physical wounding or earning/acquiring deeds.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical injury or earning actions, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:4).
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جَرَحَ,
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To wound, injure, commit a crime/sin, earn (Jarḥ).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ح (j-r-ḥ): Root denotes physical wounding or earning/acquiring deeds.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical injury or earning actions, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:4).
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جَرَحَ,
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To wound, injure, commit a crime/sin, earn (Jarḥ).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ح (j-r-ḥ): Root denotes physical wounding or earning/acquiring deeds.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical injury or earning actions, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:4).
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جَرَدَ,
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To strip, peel off, bare, remove surface (Jarad / locusts).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-د (j-r-d): Root signifies stripping off outer layers, bare ground, or locusts (jarad).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to locusts as a plague sent upon Egypt, in Surah Al-A'raf (7:133): "So We sent upon them the flood and locusts wa-al-jarada..."
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جَرَّ,
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To pull, drag, haul along, draw.------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ر (j-ر-ر): Root denotes pulling heavy objects or dragging by force.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes dragging or pulling, as Aaron was pulled by his beard in Surah Taha (20:94).
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جَرَعَ,
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To swallow, gulp down water or grief.------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ع (j-r-‘): Root denotes swallowing liquids slowly or with difficulty.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sipping or swallowing bitter drafts, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:17): "He will sip it and hardly be able to swallow it yatujarra'uhu wa-lā yakādu yusi'uhu".
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جَرَفَ,
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To sweep away, wash away, erode (torrent).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ف (j-r-f): Root denotes eroding banks or sweeping away soil by floods.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sweeping away foundations, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:109): "Is one who laid the foundation of his building on righteousness... better or one who laid his foundation on the edge of a cliff about to collapse, so it swept him away fa-an-hara bihi into the fire of Hell?"
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جَرَمَ,
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To commit a crime, perpetrate a sin, earn guilt (Jurm / Mujrim).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-م (j-r-m): Root denotes committing offenses, crimes, or sins.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes committing crimes or sins, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:123): "And thus we have placed within every city the greatest of its criminals mujrimīhā to plot therein..."
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جَرَى,
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To flow, run, course, take place, happen (Jaryān).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ي (j-r-y): Root denotes flowing of water/rivers or the swift course of celestial bodies.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes flowing rivers in Paradise or running stars, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "Gardens beneath which rivers flow tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru".
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جَرَى,
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To flow, run, course, take place, happen (Jaryān).------Root Etymology-----ج-ر-ي (j-r-y): Root denotes flowing of water/rivers or the swift course of celestial bodies.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes flowing rivers in Paradise or running stars, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "Gardens beneath which rivers flow tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru".
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جَزَأَ,
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Part, Fraction, Content
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جَزِعَ,
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To be anxious, panic, despair, show impatience in grief.------Root Etymology-----ج-ز-ع (j-z-‘): Root denotes deep impatience, anxiety, or panic under distress.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes panicking or showing impatience under distress.
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جَزَى,
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To reward, recompense, compensate, requite (Jazā').------Root Etymology-----ج-ز-ي (j-z-ي): Root denotes repaying an equivalent for actions, whether good or bad.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine recompense, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:281): "And then every soul will be compensated tufawwā for what it earned..." / requital.
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جَزَى,
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To reward, recompense, compensate, requite (Jazā').------Root Etymology-----ج-ز-ي (j-z-ي): Root denotes repaying an equivalent for actions, whether good or bad.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine recompense, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:281): "And then every soul will be compensated tufawwā for what it earned..." / requital.
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جَسَد,
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Body, physical form, lifeless statue/corpse (plural: Ajsād).------Root Etymology-----ج-س-د (j-s-d): Root designates the physical human or animal body.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to physical bodies, as in the calf of the Israelites in Surah Al-A'raf (7:148): "Having a low bellowing sound jasa-dun lahā khuwārun".
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جَسُمَ,
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To be massive, bulky, huge in body or stature.------Root Etymology-----ج-س-م (j-s-m): Root denotes physical mass, size, and bodily robustness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical robustness, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:247): "And has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature bastatan fī al-‘ilmi wa-al-jismi".
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جَعَلَ,
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To make, create, appoint, establish, bring about.------Root Etymology-----ج-ع-ل (j-‘-l): Root signifies bringing something into existence, appointing a state, or transforming a condition.------ Quranic Context-----Appears thousands of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:22): "Who made for you the earth a bed alladhī ja‘ala lakum al-arḍa firāšā".
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جَفَا,
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To be harsh, repel, drift away, cast off as foam (Jufā').------Root Etymology-----ج-ف-و (j-f-w): Root denotes harshness, rejection, or surface scum/foam floating away.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes surface foam being cast away, as in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "As for the foam, it vanishes, being cast off fa-yamthulu jufā'an..."
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جُفَا,
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Scum, foam, debris floating on water.------Root Etymology-----ج-ف-و (j-f-و): Refers to worthless surface debris or foam.------ Quranic Context-----Same as above (Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:17).
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جفن,
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Eyelid, or large wooden bowl/dish (plural: Jifān).------Root Etymology-----ج-ف-ن (j-f-ن): Refers to eyelids or large platters for serving guests.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to large dining bowls in Paradise, as in Surah Saba (34:13): "And dishes like reservoirs wa-jifānin ka-al-jawābi".
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جلَا,
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To reveal, clear up, expose, banish, exile (Jalā').------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-و (j-l-w): Root signifies making something bright, manifest, or driving away darkness/enemies.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes revealing things clearly or banishment, as in Surah Al-Hashr (59:3): "And if not that Allah had decreed for them evacuation an kataba ‘alayhimu al-jalā'a..."
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جَلَبَ,
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To bring, fetch, summon, incite against.------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-ب (j-l-b): Root denotes driving or bringing things from elsewhere, or inciting troops.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes inciting forces against others, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:64): "And incite against them wastajlif with your voice..."
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جِلْبَاب,
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Outer cloak, outer garment, overgarment (plural: Jalābīb).------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-ب-ب (j-l-b-b): Quadraliteral root denoting an outer wrapping sheet or cloak covering the body.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to women's outer garments, as in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59): "O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves min jalābībihinna..."
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جَلَدَ,
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Skin, hide, leather (plural: Julūd).------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-د (j-l-د): Root denotes skin surface or firmness of endurance (jald).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human skin, which is replaced in Hell, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:56): "Every time their skins are roasted through nudijat julūduhum, We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment."
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جَلَّ,
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To be exalted, majestic, grand, sublime (Jilil / Jalal).------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-ل (j-ل-ل): Root denotes supreme greatness, majesty, and transcendence.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine majesty and sublimity, as in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:78): "Blessed be the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor dhū al-jalāli wa-al-ikrām".
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جَمَحَ,
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To run away wildly, bolt (horse), be unruly, rebellious.------Root Etymology-----ج-م-ح (j-m-ḥ): Root denotes unmanageable wild running or reckless defiance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reckless defiance or haste, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:57): "If they could find a refuge or caves or any place to enter multaḍaman, they would turn to it while running wildly law anna lahum malja'an... la-wallaw ilayhi wa-hum yajmaḥūn".
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جَمْد,
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Solid ice, frozen water, immobile rock.------Root Etymology-----ج-م-د (j-m-d): Root denotes freezing, hardening, or rigidity of liquids.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to rigid, immobile states of matter.
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جَمَعَ,
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To gather, collect, assemble, unite, combine (Jam'/Jami').------Root Etymology-----ج-م-ع (j-m-‘): Root signifies bringing disparate things together into a collective assembly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes assembling creation on Judgment Day, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Taghabun (64:9): "The Day He will assemble you for the Day of Assembly yawma yajma‘ukum li-yawmi al-jam‘i..."
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جَمَلَ,
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Camel, male camel (plural: Jimāl / Ajmāl).------Root Etymology-----ج-ل-م or ج-م-ل: Root designates camels.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to camels, used in the parable of the needle's eye in Surah Al-A'raf (7:40): "Until the camel enters into the eye of a needle ḥattā yalija al-jamalu fī sammi al-niyāṭi".
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جَمَّ,
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To gather in abundance, accumulate wealth greedily.------Root Etymology-----ج-م-م (j-م-م): Root denotes great abundance or collecting wealth excessively.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes amassing wealth greedily, as in Surah Al-Fajr (89:20): "And you love wealth with immense love wa-tuḥibbūna al-māla ḥubban jammā".
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جَنَبَ,
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Side, flank, border, vicinity (plural: Jawānib).------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-ب (j-n-b): Root denotes sides, flanks, or keeping away from something (janābah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to body sides or flanks, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:191): "Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or lying on their sides ‘alā junūbihim..."
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جَنَحَ,
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To incline toward, lean, bend, make peace (Janāḥ).------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-ح (j-n-ḥ): Root denotes inclining toward something or wings of a bird (janāḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes inclining toward peace, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:61): "And if they incline to peace wa-in janaḥū lil-salmi, then incline to it..."
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جُنْد,
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Soldier, army, troop, host, partisan band (plural: Junūd).------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-د (j-n-d): Root denotes gathered military forces, hosts, or supporters.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to heavenly or earthly armies, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:63): "Indeed, Pharaoh and Haman and their soldiers wa-junūduhuma were deliberate sinners."
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جَنَّ,
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To cover, veil, conceal, become dark (night / Jinn / Jannah).------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-ن (j-ن-ن): Root denotes concealment, covering, or invisible entities.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes darkness covering or gardens of Paradise, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:76).
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جَنَّ,
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To cover, veil, conceal, become dark (night / Jinn / Jannah).------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-ن (j-ن-ن): Root denotes concealment, covering, or invisible entities.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes darkness covering or gardens of Paradise, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:76).
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جَنَى,
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To harvest fruit, pick, reap the consequences of an action.------Root Etymology-----ج-ن-ي (j-n-ي): Root denotes plucking ripe fruits or reaping actions.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reaping the outcome of deeds.
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جَهَدَ,
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To strive hard, exert utmost effort, struggle (Jihād / Jahd).------Root Etymology-----ج-ه-د (j-h-d): Root denotes strenuous exertion and pushing capacity to the limit.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes striving hard in the path of Allah, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:78): "And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him wa-jāhidū fī allāhi ḥaqqa jihadihi".
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جَهَرَ,
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To speak loudly, proclaim openly, make manifest (Jahr).------Root Etymology-----ج-ه-ر (j-h-r): Root denotes open declaration or raising the voice visibly/audibly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes open proclamation, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:112): "Say, 'He knows what is spoken openly al-jahra min al-qawli and what you conceal.'"
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جَهَزَ,
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To equip, provision, furnish supplies for travel.------Root Etymology-----ج-ه-ز (j-h-z): Root denotes preparing equipment and provisioning travelers.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes provisioning supplies, used in Joseph's story in Surah Yusuf (12:59): "And when he had furnished them with their supplies wa-lammā jahhazahum bi-jihāzihim..."
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جَهِلَ,
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To be ignorant, act foolishly, lack wisdom or self-control (Jahl / Jahil).------Root Etymology-----ج-ه-ل (j-h-l): Root denotes lack of knowledge or impulsive, rash behavior opposite to wisdom (hilm).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes foolishness or ignorance, as in Surah Al-Furqan (25:63): "And when the ignorant address them wa-idhā khāṭabahumu al-jāhilūna, they say, 'Peace.'"
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جَهَنَّم,
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Hell, Gehenna (Name of the ultimate Fire).------Root Etymology-----ج-ه-ن-م or ج-ح-م: Proper noun designating Hellfire.------ Quranic Context-----Frequently repeated across the Quran as the final abode for disbelievers.
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جَوِّ,
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Interior, hollow cavity, belly, core (plural: Ajwāf).------Root Etymology-----ج-و-ف (j-و-ف): Root denotes a hollow interior or central cavity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to internal body cavities or hearts, as in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:4).
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جَيبْ,
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Pocket, bosom, opening of a garment around the neck/chest (plural: Juyūb).------Root Etymology-----ج-ي-ب (j-y-b): Root denotes a fold, pocket, or bosom opening in a garment.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to garment openings or bosoms, as in Surah An-Nur (24:31): "And let them wrap portions of their headcovers over their bosoms ‘alā juyūbihinna".
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جِيد,
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Neck, throat (plural: Ayyād).------Root Etymology-----ج-ي-د (j-y-d): Root designates the neck of a person (especially a woman's neck adorned with a necklace).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to necks, as in Surah Al-Masad (111:5): "Around her neck is a rope of twisted fiber fī jīdihā hablun min masad".
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حَاذَ,
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To adjoin, match, border on, run parallel to.------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ذ (ḥ-w-dh): Root denotes proximity, bordering, or driving along side by side.------ Quranic Context-----Implies running parallel or bordering closely.
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حَارَ,
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To wander bewildered, become perplexed, return or turn back (Ḥayrah).------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ر (ḥ-w-r): Root denotes bewilderment, turning back, or intense whiteness of eyes (hawar).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes perplexity or wondering, used in standard supplications against confusion.
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حَازَ,
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To acquire, take possession of, gather, win, encompass.------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ز (ḥ-w-z): Root denotes collecting, gathering, or securing possession of something.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes gathering or acquiring possessions.
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حَاشَ,
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Far be it from!, except, excluding (Particle of exception/exaltation).------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ش (ḥ-w-ش): Root denotes setting aside or separating.------ Quranic Context-----Expresses absolute exemption or exception, as in Surah Yusuf (12:51): "They said, 'Excluding Allah hāsha lillāhi, we know about him no evil.'"
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حَاصَ,
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To flee, run away, evade, escape, dodge.------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ص (ḥ-y-ṣ): Root denotes evading, dodging, or running away in panic from a trap.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes evading or fleeing, as in Surah Qaf (50:36): "And they sought escape ḥāco from a place of safety / there was no place of escape."
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حَاصَ,
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To flee, run away, evade, escape, dodge.------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ص (ḥ-y-ṣ): Root denotes evading, dodging, or running away in panic from a trap.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes evading or fleeing, as in Surah Qaf (50:36): "And they sought escape ḥāco from a place of safety / there was no place of escape."
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حَاضَتْ,
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To menstruate, experience menses (Maḥiḍ).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ض (ḥ-y-ḍ): Root denotes flowing or menstruation periods.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to menstruation rules, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:222): "And they ask you about menstruation ‘ani al-maḥīḍi. Say, 'It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation fī al-maḥīḍi...' "
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حَاطَ,
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To guard, protect, surround, encompass, watch over (Muḥīṭ).------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ط (ḥ-w-ṭ): Root signifies surrounding for protection, guarding, or encompassing.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine encompassing knowledge and protection, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:120): "And if you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all. Indeed, Allah is encompassing of what they do bi-mā ya'malūna muḥīṭun".
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حَاطَ,
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To guard, protect, surround, encompass, watch over (Muḥīṭ).------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ط (ḥ-w-ṭ): Root signifies surrounding for protection, guarding, or encompassing.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine encompassing knowledge and protection, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:120): "And if you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all. Indeed, Allah is encompassing of what they do bi-mā ya'malūna muḥīṭun".
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حَافَ,
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To commit injustice, act partially, deviate from fairness (Ḥā'if).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ف (ḥ-y-ف): Root denotes leaning toward injustice or acting with bias.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes injustice or unfair bias.
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حَاقَ,
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To surround, encompass, befall, beset (evil/punishment).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ق (ḥ-y-ق): Root denotes an evil consequence closing in on and encompassing someone inescapably.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the inescapable arrival of punishment, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:10): "And those who mocked them were enveloped ḥāqa by what they used to ridicule."
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حَاقَ,
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To surround, encompass, befall, beset (evil/punishment).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ق (ḥ-y-ق): Root denotes an evil consequence closing in on and encompassing someone inescapably.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the inescapable arrival of punishment, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:10): "And those who mocked them were enveloped ḥāqa by what they used to ridicule."
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حَالَ,
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To change, alter, stand between, intervene, prevent (Ḥawl / Maḥāl).------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ل (ḥ-w-ل): Root denotes transformation, transition, or placing a barrier between two things.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes intervening barriers or changing states, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:24): "And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart anna allāha yaḥūlu bayna al-insāni wa-qalbihi".
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حَانَ,
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To draw near, approach, arrive (appointed time) (Ḥīn).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ن (ḥ-y-ن): Root designates the arrival of a specific time or epoch (ḥīn).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the arrival of an appointed time, as in Surah Sad (38:3): "And they claimed to be outside the time of escape / and it was not a time for escape wa-laysa ḥīna manāṣin".
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حَبَ,
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To love, like, cherish (Maḥabbah).------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ب (ḥ-b-b): Root signifies affection, deep attachment, and love.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes love of faith or righteousness, as in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:7): "But Allah has endeared to you the faith ḥabba ilaykumu al-īmāna and has made it pleasing in your hearts..."
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حَبَّ,
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To love, like, cherish (Maḥabbah).------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ب (ḥ-b-ب): Root signifies affection, deep attachment, and love.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes love of faith or righteousness, as in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:7).
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حَبَرَ,
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Ink, writing fluid, or joy/bliss.------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ر (ḥ-b-ر): Root denotes writing ink or profound joy and beauty.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ink or intellectual beauty in classical commentaries.
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حَبَسَ,
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To confine, detain, imprison, hold back, restrain.------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-س (ḥ-b-س): Root denotes strict detention and restraining movement.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes detaining or holding back offerings or travelers, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:106): "You detain them tuḥabīsūnahum after the prayer..."
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حَبَطَ,
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To come to naught, become void, fail utterly, nullify (Ḥu-būṭ).------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ط (ḥ-b-ṭ): Root signifies deeds becoming weightless and void of reward due to disbelief.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes nullification of good deeds, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:217): "And whoever of you reverts from his religion and dies while he is a disbeliever—for those, their deeds have become worthless ḥabiṭat a‘māluhum in this world and the Hereafter..."
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حَبَكَ,
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To weave tightly, construct solidly, orbit paths (plural: Ḥubuk).------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ك (ḥ-b-ك): Root denotes solid weaving, precise architecture, or starry pathways.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to starry cosmic paths in the sky, as in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:7): "By the heaven containing paths wa-al-samā'i dhāti al-ḥubuki".
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حَبَلَ,
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Rope, cord, bond, covenant, jugular vein (plural: Ḥibāl).------Root Etymology-----ح-ب-ل (ḥ-b-ل): Root denotes tying, binding, or a thick rope/covenant.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ropes or the jugular vein (ḥabl al-warīd), as in Surah Qaf (50:16): "And We are closer to him than his jugular vein min ḥabli al-warīdi".
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حَتَّ,
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To strip leaves off branches, scrape, or crumble.------Root Etymology-----ح-ت-ت (ḥ-t-t): Root denotes stripping leaves or crumbling things down.------ Quranic Context-----Implies stripping or scraping surfaces.
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حَتَّى,
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Until, up to, so that, in order that (Preposition/Particle).------Root Etymology-----حرف غاية / جر: Denotes spatial/temporal limit ("until" or "up to").------ Quranic Context-----Appears extensively across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187).
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حَتَمَ,
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To decree inevitably, decide finally, make mandatory.------Root Etymology-----ح-ت-م (ḥ-t-م): Root denotes binding decrees and absolute inevitability.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes inevitable decrees, as in Hell's judgment in Surah Maryam (19:71): "There is not one of you except he will come to it. This is upon your Lord an inevitability decreed ‘alā rabbika ḥatman maqḍiyyā".
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حَثًّ,
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Swift, pressing, fast-moving (seeking eagerly).------Root Etymology-----ح-ث-ث (ḥ-th-th): Root denotes urging, pressing forward, or rapid movement.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes rapid pursuit, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:54): "He covers the night with the day, another chasing it rapidly yaṭlubuhu ḥathīthan".
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حَجَبَ,
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To veil, screen, conceal, partition off, lock away (Ḥijāb).------Root Etymology-----ح-ج-ب (ḥ-j-b): Root denotes erecting physical veils or partitions blocking vision.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to veils or partitions separating people from truth or light, as in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:101): "And between them is a partition ḥijābun".
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حَجَّ,
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To perform pilgrimage, resort to, argue/dispute (Ḥajj).------Root Etymology-----ح-ج-ج (ḥ-ج-ج): Root denotes visiting a sacred site repeatedly or engaging in legal proof/dispute.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196).
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حَجَر,
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Stone, rock, massive boulder (plural: Ḥijāra / Aḥjār).------Root Etymology-----ح-ج-ر (ḥ-j-ر): Root denotes solid rock or restraining enclosure (ḥijr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to stones, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:24): "Then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones wa-al-ḥijāratu, prepared for the disbelievers."
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حَجَرَ,
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To forbid, restrict, constrain, hold back.------Root Etymology-----ح-ج-ر (ḥ-j-ر): Root denotes legal restriction or building protective boundaries.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes legal prohibition or restriction.
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حَجَزَ,
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To separate, partition, block off, restrain (Maḥjūz).------Root Etymology-----ح-ج-ز (ḥ-j-ز): Root denotes placing a barrier between two adjoining tracts or people.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes separating or blocking off access, as in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:46): "And then we would have severed la-ḥajaznā from him the aorta..."
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حَدِبَ,
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Raised ground, mounds, eager swelling of earth.------Root Etymology-----ح-د-ب (ḥ-d-b): Root denotes elevated mounds or sloping terrain.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to raised mounds, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:96): "Until when the barrier of Gog and Magog is opened and they rush from every mound min kulli ḥadabin yansilūn".
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حَدَثَ,
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To happen, occur, new event, discourse, narrative (Hadith).------Root Etymology-----ح-د-ث (ḥ-d-th): Root denotes newness, recent occurrence, or verbal narration.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to speech, discourse, or the Quran as the best narrative, as in Surah Al-Zumar (39:23): "Allah has sent down the best statement aḥsana al-ḥadīthi—a consistent Book..."
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حَدَّ,
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To limit, restrict, define boundaries, sharpen (Ḥadd).------Root Etymology-----ح-د-د (ḥ-د-د): Root denotes sharp edges, boundaries, or strict legal limits (ḥudūd).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes legal boundaries set by Allah, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:229).
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حَدَّ,
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To limit, restrict, define boundaries, sharpen (Ḥadd).------Root Etymology-----ح-د-د (ḥ-د-د): Root denotes sharp edges, boundaries, or strict legal limits (ḥudūd).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes legal boundaries set by Allah, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:229).
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حَدَقَ,
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Eyeball, pupil of the eye.------Root Etymology-----ح-د-ق (ḥ-d-ق): Refers to the central iris/pupil of the eye.------ Quranic Context-----Implies focused vision or gazing.
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حَذِرَ,
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To be cautious, wary, on guard, fearful (Ḥadhir / Ḥadhar).------Root Etymology-----ح-ذ-ر (ḥ-ذ-ر): Root denotes vigilance, caution, and preparing against potential harm.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being cautious and vigilant, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:71): "O you who have believed, take your precaution خذوا حذركم / khudhū ḥadhrakum..."
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حَذِرَ,
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To be cautious, wary, on guard, fearful (Ḥadhir / Ḥadhar).------Root Etymology-----ح-ذ-ر (ḥ-ذ-ر): Root denotes vigilance, caution, and preparing against potential harm.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being cautious and vigilant, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:71): "O you who have believed, take your precaution خذوا حذركم / khudhū ḥadhrakum..."
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حَرِبَ,
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War, warfare, combat, hostility (vs. Silm).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ب (ḥ-ر-ب): Root denotes armed conflict, stripping of wealth through war, and hostility.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to armed warfare, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:279): "And if you do not, then be informed of a war bi-ḥarbin from Allah and His Messenger."
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حَرَثَ,
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To till, plow, cultivate land; crops, tillage, harvest.------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ث (ḥ-ر-ث): Root denotes agricultural cultivation, plowing soil, and growing crops.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to crops or tilled land, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:205): "And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy crops wa-yuhlika al-ḥartha and cattle..."
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حَرِجَ,
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To be straitened, restricted, feel distress or guilt (Ḥarij).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ج (ḥ-ر-ج): Root denotes tightness, severe constriction, or legal restriction/guilt.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes absence of hardship or distress in religion, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:78): "And He has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty min ḥarajin".
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حَرِدَ,
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To be angry, furious, withholding provisions in anger.------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-د (ḥ-ر-د): Root denotes anger, determination, or strict withholding.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to intent in withholding charity in the parable of the garden owners in Surah Al-Qalam (68:25): "And they went early in intent ‘alā ḥardin to withhold charity, being able."
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حَرَّ,
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To be hot, burning, scorching (heat).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ر (ḥ-ر-ر): Root denotes high temperature, burning heat, or freeing slaves.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes scorching heat, contrasting with shade in Surah Fatir (35:21).
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حَرَسَ,
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To guard, watch over, protect vigilantly (Ḥāris).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-س (ḥ-ر-س): Root denotes watchful guarding or night patrolling against danger.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes celestial guardians, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:8): "And we touched heaven but found it filled with powerful guards ḥarasan shadīdan and burning flames."
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حَرَصَ,
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To be eager, covetous, intensely desirous (Ḥirṣ).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ص (ḥ-ر-ص): Root denotes burning eagerness, intense greed, or anxious longing for something.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes eager anxiety for guidance, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:128): "Sensitive to you, concerned over you ḥarīṣun ‘alaykum—to the believers is kind and merciful."
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حرض,
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To waste away, become critically ill or emaciated from grief.------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ض (ḥ-ر-ض): Root denotes physical wasting away, chronic illness, or near-fatal grief.------ Quranic Context-----Used for Jacob's grief over Joseph in Surah Yusuf (12:85): "They said, 'By Allah, you will not cease remembering Joseph until you become critically ill ḥattā takُونَ حَرِضًا or you become of those who perish.'"
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حرف,
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Edge, margin, side, letter of the alphabet (plural: Ḥurūf).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ف (ḥ-ر-ف): Root denotes the edge, border, or extremity of something (worshipping on an edge/periphery).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to conditional or marginal faith, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:11): "And of the people is he who worships Allah on an edge ‘alā ḥarfin..."
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حَرَقَ,
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To burn, scorch, set on fire (Muḥriq).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ق (ḥ-ر-ق): Root denotes destructive burning and combustion by fire.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes burning by fire, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:181): "And We will say, 'Taste the punishment of the burning dhūqū ‘adhāba al-ḥarīqi'."
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حَرِك,
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To move, stir, shift position.------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-ك (ḥ-r-k): Root denotes physical movement or shifting.------ Quranic Context-----Implies motion or change of place.
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حَرُمَ,
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To be forbidden, unlawful, sacred, inviolable (Ḥaram).------Root Etymology-----ح-ر-م (ḥ-r-م): Root denotes sanctity, inviolability, or strict prohibition of unlawful acts.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sacred inviolability, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:1): "O you who have believed... do not violate the rites of Allah or the sacred month wa-lā al-shahra al-ḥarāma..."
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حَزَبَ,
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To afflict gravely, distress, weigh heavily upon (matters).------Root Etymology-----ح-ز-ب (ḥ-z-ب): Root denotes distress pressing heavily upon the mind or gathering parties (aḥzāb).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes troubling events pressing upon one's mind.
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حَزَنَ,
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To grieve, cause sorrow, feel sadness (Ḥazin / Maḥzūn).------Root Etymology-----ح-ز-ن (ḥ-ز-ن): Root denotes emotional sorrow, grief, and heaviness of heart.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes grief and sorrow, frequently paired with fear in divine reassurances, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:38): "Whoever follows My guidance—there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve wa-lā hum yaḥzanūn".
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حَسَبَ,
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To calculate, count, reckon, deem, suffice (Ḥasib / Ḥasb).------Root Etymology-----ح-س-ب (ḥ-س-ب): Root denotes mathematical reckoning, accounting, or considering/deeming.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine reckoning and sufficiency, as in Surah At-Talaq (65:3): "And whoever relies upon Allah—then He is sufficient for him fa-huwa ḥasbuhu".
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حَسَدَ,
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To envy, bear malice, be jealous of (Ḥasad / Ḥāsid).------Root Etymology-----ح-س-د (ḥ-s-d): Root denotes resentment or wishing to see the blessings removed from another person out of envy.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes malicious envy, as in Surah Al-Falaq (113:5): "And from the evil of an envier when he envies wa-min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasada".
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حَسَرَ,
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To uncover, lay bare, strip, cause fatigue or regret (Ḥasrah).------Root Etymology-----ح-س-ر (ḥ-s-r): Root denotes uncovering, exposing, or feeling deep exhaustion and regret (hasrah).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes profound regret or baring forearms/truth, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:97): "And the true promise will draw near; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will stare in horror, saying, 'O woe to us; we were unmindful of this...'" / regret (hasrah in Surah Maryam 19:39).
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حَسَّ,
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To touch, feel, perceive, exterminate, root out.------Root Etymology-----ح-س-س (ḥ-س-س): Root denotes sensory perception (hiss) or wiping out an enemy thoroughly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes wiping out an enemy in battle, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:152).
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حَسَمَ,
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To cut off, cauterize, decide a matter decisively.------Root Etymology-----ح-س-م (ḥ-s-م): Root denotes definitive cutting off or terminating a dispute or wound.------ Quranic Context-----Implies decisive action or terminating an issue.
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حَسَنَ,
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To be good, fair, beautiful, excellent (Ḥusn / Iḥsān).------Root Etymology-----ح-س-ن (ḥ-s-ن): Root designates beauty, goodness, excellence, and moral wholesomeness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes moral excellence and beauty, frequently paired across the Quran, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:90): "Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct wa-al-iḥsāni..."
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حَشَرَ,
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To gather, muster, assemble, drive together (Ḥashr).------Root Etymology-----ح-ش-ر (ḥ-ش-ر): Root denotes driving groups together or mass assembling crowds.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mass assembly on Judgment Day, as in Surah Qaf (50:44): "The Day the earth splits open from about them and they come hastening. That is a gathering ḥashrun easy for Us."
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حَصَ,
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Pebbles, small stones, gravel (Ḥaṣb).------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ي (ḥ-ṣ-ي): Root denotes counting or small pebbles.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pebbles or counting limits, as in Surah Maryam (19:94): "He has enumerated them and counted them a precise counting wa-‘aḥāhum ‘addā".
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حَصَبَ,
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Firewood, fuel of Hell, pebbles.------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ب (ḥ-ص-ب): Root denotes stones or fuel thrown into a fire.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the fuel of Hellfire, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:98): "Indeed, you disbelievers and what you worship other than Allah are the firewood of Hell ḥasabu jahannama; you will be coming to it."
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حَصَدَ,
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To reap, harvest crops, mow down (Ḥaṣād).------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-د (ḥ-ص-د): Root denotes reaping ripe crops with a sickle.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes harvesting crops, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:141): "And give its due day of harvest yawma ḥaṣādihi".
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حَصَرَ,
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To restrict, confine, encircle, besiege (Ḥāṣir).------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ر (ḥ-ص-ر): Root denotes confinement, restriction, or blockading an enemy.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes confinement or restriction, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:90): "Or those who come to you, their hearts strained ḥasirat from fighting you..."
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حَصَلَ,
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To result, come to pass, be realized, crystallize.------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ل (ḥ-ṣ-ل): Root denotes outcomes or extracting core results.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the realization or extraction of inner secrets, as in Surah Al-Adiyat (100:10): "And what is within the breasts is obtained/realized wa-huṣṣila mā fī al-ṣudūri".
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حصُنَ,
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To be fortified, inaccessibly strong, castle, stronghold (plural: Ḥuṣūn).------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ن (ḥ-ṣ-ن): Root denotes fortification, protection, and chastity (iḥṣān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fortified castles, as in Surah Al-Hashr (59:2): "Thinking that their fortresses ḥuṣūnuhum would protect them from Allah..."
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حصى,
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To compute, enumerate, count precisely, encompass in knowledge.------Root Etymology-----ح-ص-ي (ḥ-ṣ-ي): Root denotes precise numerical calculation and record-keeping.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine precise accounting, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:28): "And He has encompassed all things in number wa-aḥṣā kulla shay'in ‘adadā".
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حَضَرَ,
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To be present, attend, arrive, approach (Ḥāḍir).------Root Etymology-----ح-ض-ر (ḥ-ض-ر): Root denotes physical presence or arrival at a place or time (such as death).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes presence or the onset of death, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:18): "And of no effect is the repentance of those who do evil until, when death approaches one of them ḥaḍara ahadahumu al-mawtu..."
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حَضَّ,
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To urge, encourage, incite strongly (feeding the poor).------Root Etymology-----ح-ض-ض (ḥ-ض-ض): Root denotes strong moral urging or instigation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes urging kindness to the needy, as in Surah Al-Fajr (89:18).
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حَطَبَ,
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Firewood, timber, fuel (Ḥaṭṭāb).------Root Etymology-----ح-ط-ب (ḥ-ṭ-b): Root designates gathering firewood or timber.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to firewood for Hell, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:15): "And as for the unjust, they will be for Hellwood li-jahannama ḥaṭabā".
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حَطَمَ,
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To shatter, smash, crush, break to pieces (Huṭamah).------Root Etymology-----ح-ط-م (ḥ-ṭ-م): Root denotes violent shattering or crushing into debris.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the crushing fire of Hell (Al-Huṭamah), as in Surah Al-Humazah (104:4): "No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher fī al-huṭamati".
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حَظَرَ,
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To forbid, prohibit, restrict, bar access (Ḥaẓr).------Root Etymology-----ح-ظ-ر (ḥ-ẓ-ر): Root denotes setting boundaries, prohibiting, or fencing off property.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes restriction or prohibition.
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حَظَّ,
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Share, portion, luck, fortune, quota (plural: Ḥuẓūẓ).------Root Etymology-----ح-ظ-ظ (ḥ-ẓ-ẓ): Root denotes a measured share or allocation of good fortune.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes a share of good or worldly fortune, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:79).
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حَفَرَ,
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To dig, excavate a trench or well (Ḥufrah).------Root Etymology-----ح-ف-ر (ḥ-f-ر): Root denotes digging holes or trenches into the earth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to digging trenches, such as the Trench battle (Khandaq).
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حَفِظَ,
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To guard, preserve, protect, keep safe, memorize (Ḥafīẓ / Ḥāfiẓ).------Root Etymology-----ح-ف-ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ): Root denotes vigilant safeguarding, preservation, and protection against loss.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine preservation of creation or guarding prayers, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:238): "Maintain with care the prayers ḥāfiẓū ‘alā al-ṣalawāte and the middle prayer..."
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حَفَّ,
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To surround, encircle, flank closely (Ḥāffīn).------Root Etymology-----ح-ف-ف (ḥ-ف-ف): Root denotes surrounding on all sides or skirting edges.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes angels surrounding the Throne, as in Surah Az-Zumar (39:75).
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حَفِىَ,
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To be gracious, solicitous, kindly attentive, well-informed.------Root Etymology-----ح-ف-ي (ḥ-f-ي): Root denotes deep kindness, continuous inquiry, or gracious hospitality.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes gracious attentiveness, as in Surah Maryam (19:47): "He Abraham said, 'Peace be upon you. I will ask forgiveness for you of my Lord. Indeed, He is ever gracious to me innahu kāna bī ḥafiyyā'."
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حَفِيد,
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Grandson, descendant, helper (plural: Ḥafadāt / Ḥufid).------Root Etymology-----ح-ف-د (ḥ-f-د): Root denotes rushing to serve, assisting, or descendants.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to children and grandchildren, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:72): "And Allah has made for you from yourselves mates and has made for you from your mates children and grandchildren wa-ḥafadah".
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حقب,
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Long period of time, epoch, decades (plural: Aḥqāb).------Root Etymology-----ح-ق-ب (ḥ-q-ب): Root denotes extended eras or decades of time.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to long, successive epochs in Hell, as in Surah An-Naba (78:23): "Abiding therein for ages aḥqābā".
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حَقَّ,
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To be true, binding, just, occur inevitably (Ḥaqq).------Root Etymology-----ح-ق-ق (ḥ-ق-ق): Root denotes factual truth, reality, absolute validity, and obligation.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:42).
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حَكَمَ,
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To judge, arbitrate, rule, decree, govern (Ḥākim / Ḥukm).------Root Etymology-----ح-ك-م (ḥ-k-م): Root denotes rendering definitive judgment, wisdom, and authoritative restraint.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine judgment and wisdom, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:57): "Legislation is not but for Allah ini al-ḥukmu illā lillāhi; He declares the truth, and He is the best of judges."
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حَلَفَ,
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To swear an oath, take an oath (Ḥalf / Yaḥlif).------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-ف (ḥ-l-ف): Root denotes swearing solemn oaths, often used insincerely by hypocrites.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes taking oaths, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:74): "They swear by Allah yaḥlifūna billāhi that they did not say it..."
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حَلَقَ,
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To shave (head), cut hair close (Taḥlīq).------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-ق (ḥ-l-ق): Root denotes shaving hair or the throat passage (ḥulqūm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to shaving heads during Hajj pilgrimage rites, as in Surah Al-Fath (48:27): "You will surely enter the Sacred Mosque... with your heads shaved muḥallِqīna ru'ūsakum".
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حُلْقُوم,
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Throat, windpipe (plural: Ḥalāqīm).------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-ق-م (ḥ-l-q-m): Refers to the internal throat or windpipe passage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the throat during death agony, as in Surah Waqi'ah (56:83): "Then why not, when the soul reaches the throat idhā balaghati al-ḥulqūma...?"
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حَلَّ,
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To untie, loosen, solve, lawful (Ḥalāl), descend upon.------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-ل (ḥ-ل-ل): Root denotes untying knots, making things permissible, or settling down.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lawfulness or divine descending wrath, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:28).
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حَلَّ,
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To untie, loosen, solve, lawful (Ḥalāl), descend upon.------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-ل (ḥ-ل-ل): Root denotes untying knots, making things permissible, or settling down.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lawfulness or divine descending wrath, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:28).
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حَلَمَ,
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To dream, be forbearing, tolerant, patient, wise (Ḥalīm).------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-م (ḥ-ل-م): Root denotes forbearance, emotional self-restraint, or visionary dreams (aḥlām).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine forbearance and patience, frequently used as an attribute (Al-Ḥalīm), as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:225): "And Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing wa-allāhu ghafūrun ḥalīmun".
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حَلَمَ,
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To dream, be forbearing, tolerant, patient, wise (Ḥalīm).------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-م (ḥ-ل-م): Root denotes forbearance, emotional self-restraint, or visionary dreams (aḥlām).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine forbearance and patience, frequently used as an attribute (Al-Ḥalīm), as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:225): "And Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing wa-allāhu ghafūrun ḥalīmun".
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حَلُوَ,
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To be sweet, pleasing, delightful to taste.------Root Etymology-----ح-ل-و (ḥ-l-و): Root denotes sweet taste or pleasant disposition.------ Quranic Context-----Implies sweetness of taste or faith.
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حَمِدَ,
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To praise, laud, commend, thank gratefully (Ḥamd / Ḥamīd).------Root Etymology-----ح-م-د (ḥ-م-د): Root denotes praising and expressing gratitude for noble traits or blessings.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine praise, foundational in Islam, starting Surah Al-Fatihah (1:2): "All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds al-ḥamdu lillāhi rabbi al-‘ālamīn".
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حمر,
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Red, ruddy (colors of mountains/paths).------Root Etymology-----ح-م-ر (ḥ-m-ر): Root designates the red color spectrum.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to striated red paths in mountains, as in Surah Fatir (35:27): "And in the mountains are tracts, white and red wa-min al-jibālari judadun byāḍun wa-ḥumrun of varying colors."
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حَمَلَ,
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To carry, bear, transport, shoulder a burden (Ḥaml / Ḥāmil).------Root Etymology-----ح-م-ل (ḥ-m-ل): Root denotes physically carrying weights or bearing responsibilities/pregnancy.------ Quranic Context-----Appears widely across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286): "Our Lord, and do not lay upon us a load like that which You loaded upon those before us wa-lā taḥmil ‘alaynā iṣran...".
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حَمَّ,
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Boiling hot water, close intimate friend, loyal relative.------Root Etymology-----ح-م-م (ḥ-م-م): Root denotes intense heat, boiling water, or sincere personal warmth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to boiling drinking water in Hell or loyal friends, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:70).
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حَمَى,
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To protect, defend, guard, keep safe from harm.------Root Etymology-----ح-م-ي (ḥ-m-ي): Root denotes shielding, guarding boundaries, or boiling heat.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine protection and defense.
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حَمَي,
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Boiling heat, intense thermal temperature.------Root Etymology-----ح-م-ي (ḥ-m-ي): Root denotes intense heat or feverish temperature.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to intense heat, as in descriptions of Hellfire.
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حَنَا,
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Ribs, inner cavities, depths (of the chest).------Root Etymology-----ح-ن-و (ḥ-n-و): Root denotes bending, curving, or enclosing tenderly.------ Quranic Context-----Implies inner chest cavities or deep affection.
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حَنَاجِرُ,
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Throats, windpipes (plural: Ḥanājir).------Root Etymology-----ح-ن-ج-ر (ḥ-n-j-r): Refers to the upper throat passage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hearts reaching the throats from terror, as in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:10): "When they came upon you from above you and from below you, and when eyes shifted in fear and hearts reached the throats wa-balaghati al-qulūbu al-ḥanājira..."
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حَنِثَ,
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To break an oath, violate a solemn promise.------Root Etymology-----ح-ن-ث (ḥ-ن-ث): Root denotes sin, guilt, or breaking an oath.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes breaking sacred oaths, as in Surah Sad (38:44): "And take in your hand a bunch and strike with it and do not break your oath wa-lā taḥnath".
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حَنَفَ,
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Inclining to truth, upright, pure monotheist (Hanif).------Root Etymology-----ح-ن-ف (ḥ-n-ف): Root denotes turning away from falsehood toward absolute upright monotheism.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Abraham's pure faith, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:67): "Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining to truth wa-lākin kāna ḥanīfan musliman..."
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حَوَي,
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To gather, encompass, collect, hold, contain.------Root Etymology-----ح-و-ي (ḥ-w-ي): Root denotes gathering or enclosing things within one's possession.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes encompassing or gathering resources, as in Surah Al-A'la (87:5): "And then makes it dark stubble / Who brings out the pasture and then makes it dark fa-ja‘alahu ghuthā'an aḥwā".
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حي,
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To live, be alive, revive, life (Ḥayāh / Ḥayy).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ي (ḥ-y-ي): Root designates biological life, vitality, and existence.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "And they will be given it in likeness. And for them therein are purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally wa-hum fīhā khālidūn" / Life and resurrection.
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حي,
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To live, be alive, revive, life (Ḥayāh / Ḥayy).------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ي (ḥ-y-ي): Root designates biological life, vitality, and existence.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:25): "And they will be given it in likeness. And for them therein are purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally wa-hum fīhā khālidūn" / Life and resurrection.
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حيد,
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To turn away, swerve, deviate, evade.------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-د (ḥ-ي-د): Root denotes swerving or running away from a path or threat.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes deviation or panic, as in Surah Qaf (50:19): "And the intoxication of death will bring the truth; that is what you were trying to evade mā kunta minhu taḥīdu".
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حَيرَ,
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To be bewildered, confused, lost in uncertainty.------Root Etymology-----ح-ي-ر (ḥ-ي-ر): Root denotes wandering in circles with mental confusion.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being bewildered by devils, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:71): "Like one whom the devils enticed to sink down in the earth, bewildered ḥayrāna..."
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خَابَ,
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To fail, be frustrated, suffer disappointment, lose out.------Root Etymology-----خ-ي-ب (kh-y-ب): Root denotes failure to attain one's goal or total disappointment.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes failure and loss, as in Surah Taha (20:61): "And indeed has failed khāba whoever invents a falsehood."
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خَارَ,
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To low, bellow (ox/calf), or become weak, fail.------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ر (kh-w-ر): Root denotes lowing sounds of cattle or losing strength/courage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the lowing sound of the golden calf in Surah Al-A'raf (7:148): "Having a low bellowing sound jasa-dun lahā khuwārun".
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خَاضَ,
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To wade, plunge into, engage in idle talk or falsehood.------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ض (kh-w-ض): Root denotes wading through water or engaging falsely in harmful discourse.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes indulging in idle or mocking talk, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:68): "And when you see those who engage in offensive discourse concerning Our verses yaḫūḍūna fī āyātinā, then turn away from them..."
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خَاطَ,
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To sew, stitch, mend garments (Khiyāṭ).------Root Etymology-----خ-ي-ط (kh-y-ṭ): Root denotes stitching or sewing fabric together with thread.------ Quranic Context-----Used in describing the physical impossibility of entering Paradise for disbelievers, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:40): "Until the camel enters into the eye of a needle ḥattā yalija al-jamalu fī sammi al-niyāṭi".
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خَافَ,
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To fear, be afraid, dread, apprehend danger (Khawf).------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ف (kh-w-ف): Root denotes fear, apprehension, and dread of potential harm.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes fear of Allah or worldly threats, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:38): "There will be no fear concerning them fa-lā khawfun ‘alayhim, nor will they grieve."
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خَال,
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Maternal uncle (plural: Akhwāl).------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ل (kh-w-ل): Root designates maternal uncles or bestowed wealth/dependents.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to familial relatives within marriage prohibition rules in Surah An-Nur (24:31).
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خَال,
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Maternal uncle (plural: Akhwāl).------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ل (kh-w-ل): Root designates maternal uncles or bestowed wealth/dependents.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to familial relatives within marriage prohibition rules in Surah An-Nur (24:31).
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خَالَ,
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To imagine, think, suppose, fancy (Khayāl).------Root Etymology-----خ-ي-ل (kh-y-ل): Root denotes mental imagination, surmising, or pride (khiyālā).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes imagining or supposing something, as in Surah Taha (20:66): "He said, 'Rather, throw.' And suddenly their ropes and staffs seemed to him fa-idhā ḥibāluhum wa-‘iṣiyyuhum yuxayyaluhu from their magic..."
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خَام,
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Raw, unrefined, unspun, unprocessed (fabric/material).------Root Etymology-----خ-ي-م (kh-y-م): Root denotes raw or crude materials before processing.------ Quranic Context-----Implies unspun or unrefined states.
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خَانَ,
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To betray, be unfaithful, break a trust or covenant (Khiyānah / Khā'in).------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ن (kh-و-ن): Root denotes treachery, breach of trust, and infidelity to promises.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes betrayal of trusts or covenants, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:27): "O you who have believed, do not betray Allah and His Messenger lā takhūnū allāha wa-al-rasūla..."
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خَبَأَ,
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To conceal, hide, keep secret (hidden things) (Khabi').------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ء (kh-b-ء): Root denotes concealing secrets or hidden treasures within layers.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes bringing out hidden secrets of heaven and earth, as in Surah An-Naml (27:25): "Who prostrate to Allah, who brings forth the hidden within the heavens and the earth yukhriju al-khab'a fī al-samāwāti wa-al-arḍi..."
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خَبَا,
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To die down, subside, grow weak (fire/flame).------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-و (kh-b-w): Root denotes a fire dying down, becoming dormant, or fading in intensity.------ Quranic Context-----Implies fire dying down or subsiding.
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خَبُثَ,
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To be foul, wicked, impure, corrupt (Khabith).------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ث (kh-b-th): Root denotes moral or physical impurity, foulness, and wickedness (vs. Ṭayyib).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes foulness or evil deeds/words, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:26): "And the example of a bad word is like a bad tree ka-shajaratin khabīthatin... "
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خَبَرَ,
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To know well, be fully acquainted with, expert (Khabir).------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ر (kh-b-ر): Root denotes thorough knowledge, inner acquaintance, and awareness of details.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes all-knowing awareness of inner matters, frequently paired with Laṭif or ‘Alīm, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:63): "Indeed, Allah is Subtle and Acquainted laṭīfun khabīrun".
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خَبَزَ,
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To bake bread (Khabz).------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ز (kh-b-ز): Root denotes baking dough into bread.------ Quranic Context-----Implies the process of baking bread.
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خَبَطَ,
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To strike clumsily, beat, stamp ground, roam blindly.------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ط (kh-b-ṭ): Root denotes erratic striking, trampling, or beating blindly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being struck by Satan, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275): "Those who consume interest cannot stand except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan ka-allatī yaqūmu alladhī tataخabbaṭuhu al-shayṭānu..."
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خَبَلَ,
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Corruption, ruin, confusion, loss of intellect.------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ل (kh-b-ل): Root denotes corruption, mental confusion, or loss of soundness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes corruption or ruin, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:118): "They will not spare you any ruin khabālan. They wish you would have hardship..."
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خَبَلَ,
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Corruption, ruin, confusion, loss of intellect.------Root Etymology-----خ-ب-ل (kh-b-ل): Root denotes corruption, mental confusion, or loss of soundness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes corruption or ruin, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:118): "They will not spare you any ruin khabālan. They wish you would have hardship..."
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خَتَلَ,
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To deceive, trick, act stealthily, betray by stealth.------Root Etymology-----خ-ت-ل (kh-t-ل): Root denotes deceitful cunning or creeping up stealthily on prey.------ Quranic Context-----Implies sly deception or stealthy plotting.
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خَتَمَ,
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To seal, close, stamp, conclude, finalize (Khatm / Khātim).------Root Etymology-----خ-ت-م (kh-t-م): Root denotes sealing a document or closing off a container/heart so nothing enters or exits.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sealing hearts or concluding prophecy, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:7): "Allah has set a seal upon their hearts khatama allāhu ‘alā qulūbihim..." / Seal of prophets (Khātam al-Nabiyyīn in Surah Al-Ahzab 33:40).
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خَدَّ,
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Cheek, side of the face (plural: Khudūd).------Root Etymology-----خ-د-د (kh-d-د): Root designates the cheek or digging trenches (ukhdūd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to cheeks turned away in pride or seared in Hell, as in Surah Hud (11:24) / Surah Al-Hashr.
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خَدَعَ,
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To deceive, trick, delude, cheat (Khidā').------Root Etymology-----خ-د-ع (kh-d-‘): Root denotes secret betrayal, deception, or masking true intent.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes deceiving Allah or believers (hypocrisy), as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:9): "They think to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they do not deceive except themselves..."
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خدن,
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Friend, companion, intimate associate (plural: Aخدَان).------Root Etymology-----خ-د-ن (kh-d-ن): Root denotes intimate friendship or secret companionship.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to secret lovers or intimate companions, prohibited in family laws in Surah An-Nisa (4:25).
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خَذَلَ,
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To forsake, abandon, let down, fail to support (Khidhlān).------Root Etymology-----خ-ذ-ل (kh-dh-l): Root denotes abandoning someone who needs help or breaking a pledge of support.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes forsaking allies in times of need, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:160): "If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you wa-in yakhdulkum, who is there that can aid you after Him?"
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خَرَبَ,
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To ruin, devastate, destroy (buildings/land).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ب (kh-r-b): Root denotes structural destruction, dilapidation, or devastation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ruining houses by own hands, as in Surah Al-Hashr (59:2): "They destroyed their houses by their own hands and the hands of the believers..."
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خَرَجَ,
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To go out, emerge, depart, exit (Khurūj / Mukhrij).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ج (kh-r-ج): Root denotes moving from an interior space to the exterior, or emerging.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:243): "Did you not consider those who left their homes kharajū min diyārihim in thousands...?"
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خَرَجَ,
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To go out, emerge, depart, exit (Khurūj / Mukhrij).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ج (kh-r-ج): Root denotes moving from an interior space to the exterior, or emerging.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:243): "Did you not consider those who left their homes kharajū min diyārihim in thousands...?"
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خَرْدَل,
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Mustard seed (symbol of microscopic weight).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-د-ل (kh-r-d-l): Quadraliteral root designating the tiny mustard seed.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to microscopic weight in divine justice, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:47): "And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection, so no soul will be treated unjustly at all. And if there is even the weight of a mustard seed mithqālu ḥabbatin min khardalin, We will bring it forth..."
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خَرَّ,
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To fall down, tumble, drop headlong, collapse.------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ر (kh-r-ر): Root denotes sudden dropping or falling down, especially in prostration.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes falling down in humble prostration, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:109): "And they fall upon their faces weeping, and it increases them in humility wa-yakhirrūna lil-adhqāni yabkūna..."
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خَرَص,
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To conjecture, guess, lie, speak without knowledge (Kharrāṣūn).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ص (kh-r-ص): Root denotes guesswork, false estimation, or lying speculation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes false conjecture and speculation, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:116): "If you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not except assumption al-ẓanna and they are not but conjecturing illā yakhruṣūn".
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خُرْطُوم,
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Trunk (of an elephant), snout, proboscis (plural: Kharāṭīm).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ط-م (kh-r-ṭ-م): Quadraliteral root designating the long nose or snout of an animal.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the snouts or faces of the wicked dragged into Hell, as in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:41): "The criminals will be known by their marks..."
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خَرَقَ,
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To tear, pierce, rip open, break through, breach (Kharq).------Root Etymology-----خ-ر-ق (kh-r-ق): Root denotes piercing or tearing holes in fabric, ships, or barriers.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes breaching or tearing holes, as in the story of Moses and Al-Khidr in Surah Al-Kahf (18:71): "So they set out, until when they had embarked on the ship, he tore it kharaqahā".
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خَزَنَ,
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To store, hoard, treasure up, keep in a vault (Khazin / Khazanah).------Root Etymology-----خ-ز-ن (kh-z-ن): Root denotes storing valuables securely in vaults or treasuries.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes treasuries or storing provisions, as in Surah Yusuf (12:55): "He said, 'Appoint me over the storehouses of the land ‘alā khazā'ini al-arḍi...'"
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خَزِيَ,
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To be disgraced, humiliated, abased, put to shame (Khizy).------Root Etymology-----خ-ز-ي (kh-z-ي): Root denotes disgrace, ignominy, and public humiliation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes humiliation and disgrace in this life and the Hereafter, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:85): "What is the recompense for those who do that among you except disgrace khizyun in worldly life...?"
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خَسَأَ,
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To drive away with contempt, humiliate, repel, become abject.------Root Etymology-----خ-س-ء (kh-s-ء): Root denotes driving dogs or devils away in utter disgrace and rejection.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being driven away in contempt, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:4): "...your vision will return to you humbled and fatigued khāsi'an".
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خَسِرَ,
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To lose, suffer loss, go astray, fail in business/faith (Khusr / Khusrān).------Root Etymology-----خ-س-ر (kh-s-ر): Root denotes commercial loss or spiritual deprivation and ruin.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Asr (103:2): "Indeed, mankind is in loss la-fī khusrin".
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خَسَّ,
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To be base, mean, paltry, low in value.------Root Etymology-----خ-س-س (kh-s-س): Root denotes lowness, baseness, or poor quality.------ Quranic Context-----Implies low, mean, or worthless status.
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خَسَفَ,
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To cause to sink, swallow up (earth), eclipse (Khasf).------Root Etymology-----خ-س-ف (kh-s-ف): Root denotes the earth caving in or swallowing up structures/people, or lunar eclipses.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the earth swallowing wrongdoers, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:81): "And We caused the earth to swallow him fa-khasafnā bihi and his home..."
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خَشَب,
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Wood, timber, logs (plural: Khushub).------Root Etymology-----خ-ش-ب (kh-sh-ب): Root designates timber or wood used for construction.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to propped-up timbers or pieces of wood, as in Surah Al-Munafiqun (63:4): "As if they were pieces of wood propped up ka-annahum khushubun musanadah".
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خَشَعَ,
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To be humbled, submissive, deeply reverent (voice or heart) (KhuShū‘).------Root Etymology-----خ-ش-ع (kh-sh-‘): Root denotes lowering one's gaze, voice, and heart in humble awe before majesty.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes humble reverence before Allah, as in Surah Al-Hadid (57:16): "Has not the time yet come for those who have believed that their hearts should humbly submit takhashsha'a to the remembrance of Allah...?"
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خَشَيَ,
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To fear with awe, dread, revere (Khashyah).------Root Etymology-----خ-ش-ي (kh-sh-ي): Root denotes deep-seated awe, fear, and reverence combined with knowledge of greatness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes awe and fear of Allah, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Fatir (35:28): "Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge innamā yakhshā allāha min ‘ibādihi al-‘ulamā'u".
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خَصَّ,
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To specify, single out, designate particularly (Khuṣūṣan).------Root Etymology-----خ-ص-ص (kh-ṣ-ṣ): Root denotes exclusivity, singling someone out from a group.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes special allocation or singling out in divine favor.
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خَصَمَ,
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Adversary, opponent, disputant in a lawsuit (plural: Khuṣūm).------Root Etymology-----خ-ص-م (kh-ṣ-م): Root denotes legal opposition, dispute, or verbal contention.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to legal adversaries or disputants, as in Surah Sad (38:21): "And has there reached you the news of the disputants al-khaṣmi—when they climbed over the wall into the sanctuary?"
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خَضَرَ,
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Green, verdant, flourishing (plants/crops) (Khuḍr).------Root Etymology-----خ-ض-ر (kh-ḍ-ر): Root designates green foliage and flourishing vegetation.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to green vegetation and crops, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:99): "And from it We produce green growth khaḍiran from which We produce grains arranged in layers."
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خَضَعَ,
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To be submissive, yield, speak coaxingly/softly (Khuḍū‘).------Root Etymology-----خ-ض-ع (kh-ḍ-‘): Root denotes humbling oneself, yielding to authority, or submissive posture/speech.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes submissive speech or compliance, as in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:32): "Then do not be soft in speech fā-la takhḍacne bil-qawli, lest he in whose heart is disease should covet..."
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خَطَبَ,
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To deliver a speech, address a gathering, propose marriage (Khitbah).------Root Etymology-----خ-ط-ب (kh-ṭ-ب): Root denotes addressing an audience or formal marriage proposals.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes addressing gatherings or proposing marriage, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:235): "And there is no blame upon you for that to which you allude concerning the proposal to women khitbati al-nisā'i..."
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خَطَّ,
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To write, draw lines, trace script with a pen.------Root Etymology-----خ-ط-ط (kh-ṭ-ṭ): Root denotes writing characters or tracing lines on a surface.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes writing script, as in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:48): "And you did not recite prior to it any scripture, nor did you enroll it in your right hand wa-lā takhuṭṭuhu bi-yaminika..."
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خَطِفَ,
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To snatch away quickly, grab by stealth, seize rapidly (Takhaṭṭuf).------Root Etymology-----خ-ط-ف (kh-ṭ-ف): Root denotes swift snatching or grabbing actions.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes snatching sights or objects swiftly, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:20): "The lightning almost snatches away their sight yakādu yakhaṭufu abṣārahum".
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خَطِيءَ,
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To sin, commit fault, err deliberately (Khata' / Khaṭī'ah).------Root Etymology-----خ-ط-ء (kh-ṭ-ء): Root denotes missing a target, making mistakes, or committing moral sins.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes moral sins or errors, frequently used in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:81): "Yes, whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him wa-aḥāṭat bihi khaṭī'atuhu—those are the companions of the Fire."
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خَفَتَ,
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To lower the voice, be subdued, become faint (sound/whisper).------Root Etymology-----خ-ف-ت (kh-f-ت): Root denotes subdued voices, murmuring, or fading sound.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes subdued whispering or low voice, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:110): "And do not recite your prayer too loudly or too quietly wa-lā tukhāfit bihā..."
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خَفَضَ,
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To lower, humble, reduce, soften (wings/voice) (Khafḍ).------Root Etymology-----خ-ف-ض (kh-f-ض): Root denotes lowering physical posture, voice, or status out of humility/care.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lowering wings in humility toward parents, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:24): "And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy wa-akhfiḍ lahuma janāḥa al-dhulli min al-raḥmati..."
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خَفَّ,
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To be light, weightless, swift, agile, deficient in scale (Khafif).------Root Etymology-----خ-ف-ف (kh-f-ف): Root denotes physical lightness, speed, or lack of weight in scales.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lightness of good deeds on Judgment Day scales, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:9): "And whose scales are light wa-man khaffat mawāzīnuhu—those are the ones who have lost their souls..."
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خَفَيَ,
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To conceal, hide, keep secret (versus reveal).------Root Etymology-----خ-ف-ي (kh-ف-ي): Root denotes keeping things hidden from public awareness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes concealing inner states, as in Surah Taha (20:15): "Indeed, the Hour is coming—I almost conceal it akhāfuhā / akfhāhā so that every soul may be recompensed..."
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خَلَا,
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To pass away, be empty, withdraw privately, leave alone (Khaliw).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-و (kh-l-و): Root signifies emptiness, solitude, or passing of historical generations.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes historical passing of nations or being alone in private, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:14): "And when they are alone wa-idhā khalaw with their devils, they say, 'Indeed, we are with you...'"
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خَلَدَ,
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To abide eternally, dwell forever, remain permanent (Khuld).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-د (kh-l-د): Root denotes long duration, permanence, or eternal dwelling.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes eternal abiding in Paradise or Hell, appearing hundreds of times in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:82): "Those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally hum fīhā khālidūn".
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خَلَصَ,
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To be pure, clear, sincere, unadulterated (Khāliṣ / Khalaṣa).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ص (kh-l-ṣ): Root denotes absolute purity, freedom from mixture, or withdrawing privately.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes pure unadulterated substances or sincere devotion, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:66): "Pure milk labanan khāliṣan palatable to those who drink."
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خَلَطَ,
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To mix, mingle, blend different substances or deeds.------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ط (kh-l-ṭ): Root denotes combining or mixing multiple things together.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mixing good deeds with bad ones, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:102): "And others have acknowledged their sins. They had mixed a righteous deed with another that was bad khalaṭū ‘amalan ṣāliḥan wa-ākharu sayyi'an".
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خَلَطَ,
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To mix, mingle, blend different substances or deeds.------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ط (kh-l-ṭ): Root denotes combining or mixing multiple things together.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mixing good deeds with bad ones, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:102): "And others have acknowledged their sins. They had mixed a righteous deed with another that was bad khalaṭū ‘amalan ṣāliḥan wa-ākharu sayyi'an".
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خَلَعَ,
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To take off, strip off (garment or sandals).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ع (kh-ل-ع): Root denotes stripping off clothing or footwear.------ Quranic Context-----Used for removing sandals in sacred valleys, as in Surah Taha (20:12): "Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals fa-n-khla‘ na‘layka..."
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خَلَفَ,
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To succeed, follow after, replace, leave behind (Khilafah / Khalif).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ف (kh-l-ف): Root denotes coming after someone in succession, taking their place, or acting as a vicegerent.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes human stewardship on earth, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30): "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority khalifatan".
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خَلَقَ,
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To create, fashion, originate out of nothing, measure accurately (Khalq).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ق (kh-l-ق): Root denotes precise measuring, fashioning, and bringing creation into existence.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:29): "It is He who created for you allāh alladhī khalaqa lakum all of that which is on the earth."
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خَلَّ,
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Vinegar (fermented condiment).------Root Etymology-----خ-ل-ل (kh-l-ل): Root denotes piercing or liquid fermentation.------ Quranic Context-----Implies fermented vinegar.
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خَمَدَ,
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To die down, subside, become extinguished (fire/noise).------Root Etymology-----خ-م-د (kh-m-د): Root denotes fire dying down into ashes or cessation of raging sound.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes fires dying down or populations being wiped out into quiet ruins.
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خَمَرَ,
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Wine, intoxicating liquor, fermented drink.------Root Etymology-----خ-م-ر (kh-m-ر): Root denotes covering, concealing, or fermentation of juices into wine.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to intoxicating wine, prohibited in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90): "O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants al-khamru and gambling and sacrificing on stone altars... are but defilement from the work of Satan."
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خَمَرَ,
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Wine, intoxicating liquor, fermented drink.------Root Etymology-----خ-م-ر (kh-m-ر): Root denotes covering, concealing, or fermentation of juices into wine.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to intoxicating wine, prohibited in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90): "O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants al-khamru and gambling and sacrificing on stone altars... are but defilement from the work of Satan."
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خمس,
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Five (number 5).------Root Etymology-----خ-م-س (kh-m-س): Denotes the cardinal number five.------ Quranic Context-----Used for numerical counts and shares, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:22): "They will say, 'There were three, the fourth of them being their dog'; and they will say, 'Five khamsatun, the sixth of them being their dog'..."
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خَمَصَ,
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Hunger, emptiness of stomach, emaciation.------Root Etymology-----خ-م-ص (kh-m-ṣ): Root denotes abdominal emptiness from hunger.------ Quranic Context-----Implies hunger or severe need during hardship.
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خِنْزِير,
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Swine, pig (plural: Khanāzīr).------Root Etymology-----خ-ن-ز-ر (kh-n-z-r): Quadraliteral root designating the pig.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to swine meat, prohibited in dietary laws, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:173): "He has only forbidden to you dead animals and blood and the flesh of swine wa-laḥma al-khinzīri..."
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خَنَسَ,
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To recede, withdraw, hide, contract (retreating stars).------Root Etymology-----خ-ن-س (kh-n-س): Root denotes shrinking back, hiding, or withdrawing from sight.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to receding celestial bodies or whispering devils in Surah At-Takwir (81:15): "And by the retreating stars al-kunnas / al-khunnas".
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خَنَقَ,
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To strangle, choke to death (Khaniqah).------Root Etymology-----خ-ن-ق (kh-ن-ق): Root denotes choking off breathing by tightening the neck.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to animals choked to death, prohibited in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "Prohibited to you are dead animals... and animals killed by strangulation wa-al-munkhaniqatu".
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خَوَى,
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To be empty, desolate, ruined, hollow.------Root Etymology-----خ-و-ي (kh-w-ي): Root denotes emptiness, desolation, or collapse of walls into hollow ruins.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes desolate ruins, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:45): "And how many a city did We destroy while it was wronged—so it is fallen into ruin khāwiyyatun ‘alā ‘urūshihā".
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خَيرَ,
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Good, benefit, best, wealth, virtue (vs. Sharr).------Root Etymology-----خ-ي-ر (kh-y-ر): Root denotes goodness, moral excellence, choice, and superior benefit.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:197): "And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is fear of Allah fa-inna khayra al-zādi al-taqwā".
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دَأَبَ,
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Habit, customary practice, persistent toil, routine (Da'ab).------Root Etymology-----د-أ-ب (d-أ-ب): Root denotes continuous persistent labor, habit, or routine pattern.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to habitual practices of past nations, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:11): "As the custom of the people of Pharaoh ka-da'bi āl fir'awna and those before them..."
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دَأْبِ,
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Persist , Persevere, Eagerness, Habit,
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دَاخَ,
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To be humbled, subdued, subjugated, humbled in submission.------Root Etymology-----د-و-خ (d-w-خ): Root denotes subjugation, humiliation, and forced submission.------ Quranic Context-----Implies submission under authority.
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دَارَ,
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House, dwelling, home, abode (plural: Diyār).------Root Etymology-----د-و-ر (d-و-ر): Root denotes encircling structures or permanent dwellings (dār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to worldly and otherworldly homes, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:32): "And the home of the Hereafter is better for those who fear Allah wa-la-dāru al-ākhirati khayrun lillāhi...".
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دَارَ,
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House, dwelling, home, abode (plural: Diyār).------Root Etymology-----د-و-ر (d-و-ر): Root denotes encircling structures or permanent dwellings (dār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to worldly and otherworldly homes, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:32): "And the home of the Hereafter is better for those who fear Allah wa-la-dāru al-ākhirati khayrun lillāhi...".
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دَالَ,
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To alternate, rotate, pass among people (tides of fortune).------Root Etymology-----د-و-ل (d-و-ل): Root denotes cyclical rotation, passing turns, or shifting fortune among nations.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes alternating fortunes of history, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:140): "And these days of varying fortunes We alternate among the people wa-tilka al-ayyāmu nudāwuluhā bayna al-nāsi".
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دَامَ,
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To last, endure, continue, persist permanently (Dawm).------Root Etymology-----د-و-م (d-w-م): Root denotes uninterrupted continuity and permanence in a state.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes persistent duration, as in Surah Hud (11:108): "Abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure khālidīna fīhā mā dāmati al-samāwātu wa-al-arḍu..."
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دَامَ,
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To last, endure, continue, persist permanently (Dawm).------Root Etymology-----د-و-م (d-w-م): Root denotes uninterrupted continuity and permanence in a state.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes persistent duration, as in Surah Hud (11:108): "Abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure khālidīna fīhā mā dāmati al-samāwātu wa-al-arḍu..."
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دَبَّ,
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To crawl, creep, walk slowly; creeping creature (plural: Dawābba).------Root Etymology-----د-ب-ب (d-b-ب): Root denotes slow crawling or moving motion of living creatures on earth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to all creeping creatures and animals, as in Surah An-Nur (24:45): "And Allah has created every living creature from water wa-allāhu khalaqa kulla dābbatin min mā'in".
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دَبَّ,
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To crawl, creep, walk slowly; creeping creature (plural: Dawābba).------Root Etymology-----د-ب-ب (d-b-ب): Root denotes slow crawling or moving motion of living creatures on earth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to all creeping creatures and animals, as in Surah An-Nur (24:45): "And Allah has created every living creature from water wa-allāhu khalaqa kulla dābbatin min mā'in".
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دَبَرَ,
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Back, rear, posterior, turning the back (plural: Adbār).------Root Etymology-----د-ب-ر (d-ب-ر): Root designates the rear side or trailing back of something (opposite of front).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to turning backs in retreat or back parts, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:15): "And whoever turns his back to them on that day wa-man yuwallihim yawma-idhin duburahu... has certainly returned with anger from Allah."
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دَثَرَ,
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To wrap up in garments, cover warmly.------Root Etymology-----د-ث-ر (d-th-ر): Root denotes covering oneself warmly with cloaks or blankets.------ Quranic Context-----Used in the divine address to the Prophet in Surah Al-Muddaththir (74:1): "O you who wraps himself in a garment yā ayyuha al-muddaththiru".
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دَحَرَ,
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To drive away, repel, banish, oust, humiliate (Dahuor).------Root Etymology-----د-ح-ر (d-ḥ-ر): Root denotes driving away forcibly, repelling, or casting out in disgrace.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes repelling devils or enemies, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:19): "Get out from here, despised and expelled madḥūran" / Surah Al-Isra (17:18).
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دَحَضَ,
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To slip, slide, be refuted, nullify, invalidate (Daḥaḍ).------Root Etymology-----د-ح-ض (d-ḥ-ض): Root denotes slipping on slick ground or arguments becoming invalid and refuted.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes refuted falsehood or slipping arguments, as in Surah Ash-Shura (42:16): "And those who argue concerning Allah after what has been responded to—their argument is invalid hujjatuhum dāḥiḍatun with their Lord."
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دَخَلَ,
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To enter, go in, penetrate, insert (Dukhul / Mudkhal).------Root Etymology-----د-خ-ل (d-kh-ل): Root denotes movement from the exterior into an interior space.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah An-Nasr (110:2): "And you see the people entering yadkhulūna into the religion of Allah in multitudes."
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دَخَنَ,
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Smoke, vapor, haze, smog.------Root Etymology-----د-خ-ن (d-kh-ن): Root designates rising smoke or vapor from fire.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the smoke of the sky as a sign of punishment, as in Surah Ad-Dukhan (44:10): "Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke dukhānin mubīnin".
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دَخَنَ,
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Smoke, vapor, haze, smog.------Root Etymology-----د-خ-ن (d-kh-ن): Root designates rising smoke or vapor from fire.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the smoke of the sky as a sign of punishment, as in Surah Ad-Dukhan (44:10): "Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke dukhānin mubīnin".
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دَرَأَ,
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To avert, ward off, repel, push away, defend against (Dara').------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ء (d-r-ء): Root denotes pushing away danger, warding off punishment or harm.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes averting punishment or warding off evil, as in Surah An-Nur (24:65): "And it will prevent aydara'u from her the punishment if she testifies four times..."
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دَرَجَ,
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To ascend step by step, rank, grade, status (plural: Darajāt).------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ج (d-r-ج): Root denotes successive steps, ascending grades of status or stairs.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hierarchical ranks of believers or heavens, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:4): "Those are the believers, truly. For them are degrees darajātun with their Lord and forgiveness..."
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دَرَّ,
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To flow copiously, pour abundantly, yield milk or rain.------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ر (d-r-r): Geminate root signifying continuous, abundant pouring of liquid/rain or milk.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to heavy, continuous rain showers (Midrār) in Surah Nuh (71:11): "He will send rain from the sky upon you in showers (midrārā)".
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دَرَسَ,
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To study, examine, read, wear out, become effaced (Daris).------Root Etymology-----د-ر-س (d-r-س): Root denotes studying/reciting scriptures or ancient traces wearing away.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes studying scripture or traces of old ruins, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:105): "And thus We diversify the verses so they will say, 'You have studied darashta'..."
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دَرَك,
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Lowest depth, bottom tier (especially of Hell) (plural: Darkin).------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ك (d-r-ك): Root denotes reaching the bottom, catching up, or trailing downwards.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the lowest depths of Hell, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:145): "Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire fī al-darki al-asfali min al-nāri".
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دِرْهمَ ,
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Dirham, silver coin (plural: Darāhim).------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ه-م (Loanword from Greek drachma via Aramaic/Persian): Refers to silver currency.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to silver coins used in trade, as in Surah Yusuf (12:20): "And they sold him for a reduced price—a few dirhams darāhima ma'dūdatin..."
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دَرَى,
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To know, realize, perceive, be aware of (Dirāyah).------Root Etymology-----د-ر-ي (d-r-ي): Root denotes knowing something through subtle perception or hints.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes awareness or hidden knowledge, as in Surah Yunus (10:16): "Say, 'If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have made it known to you walā adrākum bihi'..."
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دَسَّ,
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To hide, bury in dirt, insert secretly, corrupt.------Root Etymology-----د-س-س (d-s-s): Geminate root denoting burying secretly underground or corrupting covertly.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to burying a female infant alive or corrupting the soul in Surah Ash-Shams (91:10): "And he has failed who instills it with corruption (dassāhā)".
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دَسَّ,
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To hide, bury in dirt, insert secretly, corrupt.------Root Etymology-----د-س-س (d-s-s): Geminate root denoting burying secretly underground or corrupting covertly.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to burying a female infant alive or corrupting the soul in Surah Ash-Shams (91:10): "And he has failed who instills it with corruption (dassāhā)".
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دَعَا,
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To call, invite, invoke, supplicate, pray to (Du'ā' / Dā'i).------Root Etymology-----د-ع-و (d-ع-و): Root denotes calling out to someone, summoning, or making petitionary prayer.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:186): "And when My servants ask you concerning Me—indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me ujību da'wata al-dā'i idhā da'āni".
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دَعَّ,
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To push violently, thrust away, repel harshly.------Root Etymology-----د-ع-ع (d-‘-‘): Geminate root denoting violent pushing or harsh physical expulsion.------ Quranic Context-----Used for the violent shoving of sinners into Hell in Surah At-Tur (52:13): "The Day they are shoved into the fire of Hell with a violent shove (yuda‘‘ūna... da‘‘ā)".
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دَفَعَ,
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To push away, repel, pay, ward off, hand over (Daf').------Root Etymology-----د-ف-ع (d-ف-ع): Root denotes repelling evil, pushing forces back, or handing over assets.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes repelling evil or paying ransoms, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:251): "And if not for the check daf‘u of Allah, some people by means of others, the earth would have been corrupted..."
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دَفَقَ,
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To pour forth, gush out, flow copiously (Madfuq).------Root Etymology-----د-ف-ق (d-ف-ق): Root denotes rapid, copious pouring of liquids.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes poured water, as in Surah At-Tariq (86:6): "He was created from a fluid, ejected min mā'in dāfiqin".
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دَفِيءَ,
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Warmth, thermal comfort (from wool/fur).------Root Etymology-----د-ف-ء (d-ف-ء): Root denotes warmth and shelter from cold weather.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the warmth provided by livestock wool/hair, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:5): "And the grazing livestock, He has created them for you; in them is warmth fīhā dif'un and numerous benefits..."
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دَقَّ,
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To crush, pound, knock, be fine/delicate/thin.------Root Etymology-----د-ق-ق (d-q-q): Geminate (doubled) root signifying crushing into fine/minute particles or knocking.------ Quranic Context-----Root utilized in describing minute weight or minute particles (such as Daqīq).
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دَكَّ,
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To crush, flatten, level to the ground, demolish.------Root Etymology-----د-ك-ك (d-k-k): Geminate root denoting pounding, flattening, or leveling high structures/terrain.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to leveling mountains and the earth completely flat on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Fajr (89:21): "When the earth has been leveled - pounded and crushed (dakkā dakkā)".
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دَلَّ,
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To guide, direct, point out, indicate, show the way.------Root Etymology-----د-ل-ل (d-l-l): Geminate root denoting leading, pointing out, or showing direction/proof.------ Quranic Context-----Used for showing or guiding someone, as in Surah Taha (20:40): "Shall I guide you to one who will take care of him? (hal adullukum)".
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دَلْو,
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Bucket, water-draw bucket (plural: Dilā').------Root Etymology-----د-ل-و (d-ل-و): Root designates a bucket lowered into a well to draw water.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to dropping a bucket into a well, as in Surah Yusuf (12:19): "There came a caravan; and they sent their water-drawer, and he let down his bucket fa-arsala dalwahu".
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دَمْدَمَ,
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To crush, overwhelm, destroy utterly, sweep over with wrath.------Root Etymology-----د-م-د-م (Quadraliteral root): Denotes total overwhelming destruction and flattening of wicked communities.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine destruction of wicked tribes, as in Surah Ash-Shams (91:14): "But they denied him and kneeled him the camel. So their Lord crushed them for their sin fa-damdama ‘alayhim rabbuhum bi-dhanbihim..."
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دَمَرَ,
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To destroy, ruin, annihilate, lay waste (Damar).------Root Etymology-----د-م-ر (d-م-ر): Root denotes devastating ruin and total destruction of property/nations.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ruining ancient nations, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:45): "So the people that committed wrong were eliminated. And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds." / Surah Muhammad (47:10).
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دَمَعَ,
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To shed tears, weep (plural: Dumū‘).------Root Etymology-----د-م-ع (d-م-ع): Root designates tears flowing from eyes out of emotion.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to flowing tears of grief or piety, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:92): "And they turned back while their eyes overflowed with tears tafīḍu a‘yunuhum min al-dam‘i..."
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دَمَغَ,
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To smash the skull, crush the brain, refute conclusively.------Root Etymology-----د-م-غ (d-م-غ): Root denotes piercing or smashing the brain/head.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes refuting falsehood conclusively, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:18): "Rather, We dash the truth against falsehood, and it shatters it fa-yadmaghuhu, and behold, it departs..."
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دَمِيَ,
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Blood, bloodshed (plural: Dimā').------Root Etymology-----د-م-ي (d-م-ي): Root designates vital red blood fluid.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibited in dietary laws and referenced in human creation discussions, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30): "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood wayasfiku al-dimā'a?"
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دَنَا,
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To draw near, approach closely, come close (Dāni').------Root Etymology-----د-ن-و (d-ن-و): Root denotes spatial or temporal proximity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes coming close, as in Surah An-Najm (53:8): "Then he approached and came closer thumma danā fatadallā".
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دَهَرَ,
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Time, age, eternity, eon, long period of history.------Root Etymology-----د-ه-ر (d-h-ر): Root designates vast stretches of historical time or eternity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to time or the historical ages of human existence, as in Surah Al-Insan (76:1): "Has there not come upon man a period of time hīnun min al-dahri when he was not a thing even mentioned?"
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دَهَقَ,
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Full to the brim, overflowing (cups/goblets).------Root Etymology-----د-ه-ق (d-h-ق): Root denotes overflowing fullness or brimmed vessels.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to overflowing cups of Paradise, as in Surah An-Naba (78:34): "And a full cup wa-ka'san dihāqan".
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دَهَمَ,
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To overwhelm, rush upon suddenly, surprise, flood over.------Root Etymology-----د-ه-م (d-h-م): Root denotes sudden overwhelming calamities or dark floodwaters.------ Quranic Context-----Implies sudden overwhelming disaster or darkness.
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دَهَنَ,
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Oil, grease, ointment, or polished metal (like red hide).------Root Etymology-----د-ه-ن (d-h-ن): Root designates oils, ointments, or greasing surfaces.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to oil or polished rose-colored metal appearance on Judgment Day, as in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:37): "And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose-colored like oil wa-kānat wardatan ka-al-dihāni".
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دَهِىيَ,
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To be shrewd, cunning, extremely clever (or calamity).------Root Etymology-----د-ه-ي (d-h-ي): Root denotes profound cunning, mental sharpness, or overwhelming disasters.------ Quranic Context-----Implies extreme shrewdness or major trials.
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دَينَ,
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To submit, obey, be indebted, face judgment (Dayn / Dīn).------Root Etymology-----د-و-ن or د-ي-ن (d-y-ن): Root denotes religious obedience, law, debt, or supreme judgment (Yawm al-Dīn).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes religious law or judgment day, as in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:4): "Sovereign of the Day of Recompense māliki yawmi al-dīni".
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دِىناَر,
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Dinar, gold coin (plural: Danānīr).------Root Etymology-----د-ي-ن-ر (Loanword from Latin denarius): Refers to gold currency.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to gold coins held in trust, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:75): "And among the People of the Scripture is he who, if you entrust him with a great amount bi-qinṭārin, he will return it to you... and among them is he who, if you entrust him with a single dinar bi-dīnārin, he will not return it to you..."
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ذِئْب,
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Wolf (plural: Dhi'āb / A'dhub).------Root Etymology-----ذ-أ-ب (dh-ء-ب): Root designates the predatory desert wolf.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the wolf in the story of Joseph, as in Surah Yusuf (12:13): "Indeed, it saddens me that you should take him, and I fear that a wolf would eat him wa-akhāfu an ya'kulahu al-dhi'bu..."
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ذَا,
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Owner of, possessor of, this (Demonstrative / Relative owner pronoun).------Root Etymology-----اسم إشارة / ذو: Denotes possession ("owner of") or serves as a demonstrative pronoun.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:4): "And Allah is Mighty, Owner of Retribution wa-allāhu ‘azīzun dhū intiqām".
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ذَاعَ,
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To spread, broadcast, be divulged (news/secrets).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ي-ع (dh-y-ع): Root denotes news or secrets spreading widely among people.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes spreading rumors or panic, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:83): "And when there comes to them information about public security or fear, they broadcast it adhā‘u bihi..."
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ذَاقَ,
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To taste, experience, undergo (good or bad consequences) (Dhawq).------Root Etymology-----ذ-و-ق (dh-w-ق): Root denotes tasting food with the palate or experiencing the reality of a state/punishment.------ Quranic Context-----Appears dozens of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:126): "To whosoever disbelieved among them I will grant enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire wa-man kafara fa-umattiqhu qalīlan thumma aḍṭarruhu ilā ‘adhābi al-nāri and wretched is the destination wa-bi'sa al-maṣīru / taste the punishment dhūqū ‘adhāba al-harīqi".
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ذَبَحَ,
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To slaughter, sacrifice an animal (Dhabḥ / Dhabīḥah).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ب-ح (dh-b-ḥ): Root denotes cutting the throat for ritual slaughter or execution.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ritual animal slaughter, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:67): "Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow an tażbahū baqarah".
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ذَبْذَبَ,
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To vacillate, waver, hesitate back and forth (Dhabhadhabah).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ب-ذ-ب (Quadraliteral root): Denotes oscillating, wavering, or swinging back and forth indecisively.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hesitation and wavering between faith and disbelief, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:143): "Wavering between that the believers and the disbelievers—belonging neither to these nor to those mudhabdhabīna bayna dhālika lā ilā hā'ulā'i wa-lā ilā hā'ulā'i".
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ذّرّا,
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Ant, atom, microscopic speck of dust (plural: Dharar).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ر-ر (dh-r-ر): Root designates tiny red ants or microscopic specks of dust.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to an atom's weight or microscopic speck of good/evil, as in Surah Az-Zalزال (99:7–8): "So whoever does an atom's weight mithqāla dharratin of good will see it..."
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ذَرَا,
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To scatter, winnow, blow away (wind scattering dust).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ر-و (dh-r-و): Root denotes winds scattering or winnowing grain particles.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes winds scattering dust or chaff, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:45): "And the earth becomes scattered tadhruwuhu by the winds."
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ذَرَّ,
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To scatter, sprinkle; Noun: Dharrah (tiny ant, atom).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ر-ر (dh-r-r): Geminate root denoting fine scattering or tiny particles/progeny (Dhurriyyah).------ Quranic Context-----Used for the smallest weight/atom of good or evil in Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:7): "So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (mithqāla dharrah)".
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ذَرَعَ,
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To measure by forearm, span, traverse, go out.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ر-ع (dh-r-‘): Root designates forearm length measurement or traversing tracts.------ Quranic Context-----Implies measuring or passing through space.
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ذَرَعَ,
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To measure by forearm, span, traverse, go out.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ر-ع (dh-r-‘): Root designates forearm length measurement or traversing tracts.------ Quranic Context-----Implies measuring or passing through space.
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ذَعِنَ,
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To depart, pack up camp, travel away.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ع-ن (dh-ع-ن): Root denotes journeying or abandoning a settlement.------ Quranic Context-----Implies migration or departure.
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ذَقْن,
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Chin, jaw (plural: Adh-qān).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ق-ن (dh-ق-ن): Root designates the chin or lower jaw.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to chins falling down in prostration or grief, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:107): "And they fall upon their faces weeping wa-yakhirrūna lil-adhqāni yabkūna".
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ذكا,
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To blaze brightly, be sharp-witted, mature, or ritually slaughter.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-و (dh-k-و): Root denotes intense blazing fire, sharp intelligence (dhaki), or proper ritual slaughter.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sharp intellect or ritual purification of meat.
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ذكا,
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To blaze brightly, be sharp-witted, mature, or ritually slaughter.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-و (dh-k-و): Root denotes intense blazing fire, sharp intelligence (dhaki), or proper ritual slaughter.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sharp intellect or ritual purification of meat.
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ذكا,
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To blaze brightly, be sharp-witted, mature, or ritually slaughter.------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-و (dh-k-و): Root denotes intense blazing fire, sharp intelligence (dhaki), or proper ritual slaughter.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sharp intellect or ritual purification of meat.
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ذَكّرَ,
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To remind, admonish, invoke memory, warn (Tadhkir).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-ر (dh-k-ر): Root denotes keeping something in memory, mentioning, or spiritual reminders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reminding people of divine signs, as in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:21): "So remind, O Muhammad; you are only a reminder fa-dhakkir innamā anta mudhakkirun".
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ذَكّرَ,
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To remind, admonish, invoke memory, warn (Tadhkir).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-ر (dh-k-ر): Root denotes keeping something in memory, mentioning, or spiritual reminders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reminding people of divine signs, as in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:21): "So remind, O Muhammad; you are only a reminder fa-dhakkir innamā anta mudhakkirun".
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ذَكّرَ,
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To remind, admonish, invoke memory, warn (Tadhkir).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ك-ر (dh-k-ر): Root denotes keeping something in memory, mentioning, or spiritual reminders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes reminding people of divine signs, as in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:21): "So remind, O Muhammad; you are only a reminder fa-dhakkir innamā anta mudhakkirun".
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ذَمَّ,
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To blame, find fault with, censure, condemn.------Root Etymology-----ذ-م-م (dh-m-m): Geminate root signifying blameworthiness, rebuke, or disgrace.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to being condemned or rejected in Surah Al-Isra (17:22): "...lest you sit condemned and forsaken (madhmūman makhdhūlā)".
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ذَمَّ,
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To blame, find fault with, censure, condemn.------Root Etymology-----ذ-م-م (dh-m-m): Geminate root signifying blameworthiness, rebuke, or disgrace.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to being condemned or rejected in Surah Al-Isra (17:22): "...lest you sit condemned and forsaken (madhmūman makhdhūlā)".
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ذَنْب,
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Sin, crime, offense, guilt, tail of an animal (plural: Dhunūb).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ن-ب (dh-n-b): Root denotes trailing behind, or the tail of an animal (dhanab), metaphorically extending to sins that follow or weigh down a person.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:54): "Like the custom of the people of Pharaoh... They denied the signs of their Lord, so We destroyed them for their sins bi-dhunūbihim".
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ذَهَبَ,
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To go, depart, vanish, pass away, الذهاب (Dhahab / Gold).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ه-ب (dh-h-b): Root denotes moving away, departing, or precious yellow gold (dhahab).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes physical departure or precious metal wealth, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:91): "Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers—never would the full earth of gold dhahaban be accepted from one of them..."
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ذَهَلَ,
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To be distracted, bewildered, forget out of terror (Dhalūl).------Root Etymology-----ذ-ه-ل (dh-h-l): Root denotes severe mental distraction, forgetfulness, or panic.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mothers forgetting nursing infants from terror on Judgment Day, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:2): "The Day you see it every nursing mother will be distracted tadhallu from that which she was nursing..."
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ذُو,
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Possessor of, owner of, endowed with (plural: Dhawū).------Root Etymology-----ذ-و-ي (dh-w-ي): Root denotes possession, kinship ties (dhawū al-qurbā), or attributes.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:177): "And gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives ‘alā ḥubbihi dhawī al-qurbā and the orphans..."
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ذُودَ,
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To drive away, repel, fend off, defend (livestock/people).------Root Etymology-----ذ-و-د (dh-w-d): Root denotes driving away pests, enemies, or gathering and protecting camels (dhawd).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes fending off or protecting others, as in the story of Moses at the well in Surah Al-Qasas (23): "And he found apart from them two women driving back their flocks tadhuudāni..."
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رَأَسَ,
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Head, summit, leader, principal part (plural: Ru'ūs).------Root Etymology-----ر-ء-س (r-ء-s): Root designates the physical head of a body or the leading authority.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to physical heads or washed body parts in ablution, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6): "And wipe your heads wa-msaḥū bi-ru'ūsikum and your feet to the ankles."
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رَأَفَ,
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To show pity, compassion, mercy, extreme kindness (Ra'ūf).------Root Etymology-----ر-ء-ف (r-ء-ف): Root denotes profound tenderness, pity, and mercy.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine mercy, frequently paired with Rahim (Al-Ra'uf), as in Surah An-Nur (24:2): "And do not let pity for them la-ta'khudhkum bihima ra'fatun take you in the religion of Allah..."
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رَأَى,
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To see, perceive, witness, hold an opinion, deem (Ru'yah / Ra'y).------Root Etymology-----ر-ء-ي (r-ء-ي): Root denotes visual sight or mental realization and insight.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:115): "And wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah fa-aynamā tuwallū fa-thamman wajhu allāhi" / visual sighting.
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رَابَ,
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To cause doubt, suspicion, anxiety, or to curdle milk.------Root Etymology-----ر-و-ب (r-w-ب): Root denotes inner misgiving, suspicion (rayb), or curdling liquids.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes causing doubt or disquietude, as in Surah Ibrahim (14:9): "And indeed they were, concerning that to which you were called, in disquieting doubt fī shakkin murībin / rāba".
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رَاحَ,
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To go in the evening, set out at eventide, find rest or relief (Rawḥ).------Root Etymology-----ر-و-ح (r-w-ḥ): Root denotes evening travel, breath, soul, or comforting relief (rawḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes evening time movement or relief/mercy, as in Surah Yusuf (12:87): "And do not despair of relief from Allah wa-lā tay'asū min rawḥi allāhi".
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رَادَ,
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To scout, explore, search out pasture or solutions (Rā'id).------Root Etymology-----ر-و-د (r-w-د): Root denotes roaming about searching for water, pasture, or guidance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes scouting or seeking out options, as in classical Arabic usage.
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رَادَ,
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To scout, explore, search out pasture or solutions (Rā'id).------Root Etymology-----ر-و-د (r-w-د): Root denotes roaming about searching for water, pasture, or guidance.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes scouting or seeking out options, as in classical Arabic usage.
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رَاشَ,
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To feather arrows, provide with fine clothing, adorn.------Root Etymology-----ر-و-ش (r-w-ش): Root denotes providing feathers for arrows or furnishing luxurious apparel (rīsh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fine clothing and adornment, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:26): "O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to cover your private parts and as adornment wa-rīshān".
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رَاضَ,
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To tame, break in (animals), train, subdue.------Root Etymology-----ر-ي-ض (r-y-ض): Root denotes subduing stubborn animals or training land.------ Quranic Context-----Implies training or disciplining behavior.
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رَاعَ,
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To frighten, terrify, alarm, startle (Ru'ūb / Mar‘ib).------Root Etymology-----ر-و-ع (r-w-‘): Root denotes sudden fear or striking terror into hearts.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes terrifying people, as in the story of Abraham's angelic guests in Surah Hud (11:70): "But when he saw their hands not reaching for it, he distrusted them and felt from them apprehension fa-nakirahum wa-awjasa minhum khīfatan / raw'atan".
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رَانَ ,
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To cover, overcome, rust over, veil (hearts from sins).------Root Etymology-----ر-ي-ن (r-y-ن): Root denotes rust or a film covering polished surfaces (or hearts due to sins).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the rust covering disbelievers' hearts, as in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:14): "No! Rather, the stain has covered their hearts bal rāna ‘alā qulūbihim of what they used to earn."
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رَبَا,
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To grow, increase, swell, rise, cause to thrive (Riba / Rabat).------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-و (r-b-و): Root denotes growth, swelling, or unlawful financial usury (ribā).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes agricultural growth or financial usury, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275): "Allah destroys interest and gives increase for charities wayurbī al-ṣadaqāti".
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رَبَاء,
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Usury, interest, unlawful financial increment.------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-و (r-b-و): Refers to usury and unlawful interest prohibited strictly in Islamic law.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes usury, prohibited in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275): "And Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden usury wa-ḥarrama al-ribā".
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رَبَّ,
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To bring up, foster, own, reform; Noun: Rabb (Lord, Sustainer).------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-ب (r-b-b): Geminate root denoting ownership, fostering, nurturing, and divine lordships/sustenance.------ Quranic Context-----Found extensively as the attribute Lord/Sustainer, as in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:2): "All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds (Rabbi al-‘ālamīn)".
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رَبِحَ,
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To profit, gain commercially, succeed in business (Ribḥ).------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-ح (r-b-ḥ): Root denotes making commercial gains or profitable outcomes.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes profitable spiritual commerce, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:16): "Those are the ones who have bought error with guidance, so their transaction has had no profit wamā rabiḥat tijāratuhum..."
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رَبَصَ,
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To wait watchfully, bide one's time, lie in wait (Tarabbuṣ).------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-ص (r-b-ṣ): Root denotes waiting expectantly for an outcome (often with malicious intent).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes watchful waiting by hypocrites, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:52): "Say, 'Do you await for us except one of the two best things martyrdom or victory?'..."
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رَبَطَ,
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To bind securely, tie, fasten, strengthen (heart) (Ribaṭ).------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-ط (r-b-ṭ): Root denotes firm tying, tethering horses, or divine strengthening of hearts.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes strengthening the hearts of believers, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:11): "And He tied strengthened your hearts wa-li-yarbiṭa ‘alā qulūbikum and تثبت به الأقدام..."
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رَبَعَ,
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Spring season, lush verdant pastures.------Root Etymology-----ر-ب-ع (r-b-‘): Root designates spring or four-fold divisions.------ Quranic Context-----Implies spring season and fresh vegetation.
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رَتَعَ,
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To graze freely, pasture luxuriously, enjoy abundance.------Root Etymology-----ر-ت-ع (r-t-‘): Root denotes cattle grazing freely or humans enjoying unrestrained luxury.------ Quranic Context-----Implies free grazing or joyful play, as in Joseph's brothers' request in Surah Yusuf (12:12): "Send him with us tomorrow that he may eat well and play yarta' wa-yalʿab".
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رَتَقَ,
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To sew up, stitch closed, join pieces together (Rataq).------Root Etymology-----ر-ت-ق (r-t-ق): Root denotes sealing, sewing, or fusing a split seamlessly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the primordial joining of heavens and earth before creation, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30): "That the heavens and the earth were a joined entity ratqan, and We separated them..."
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رَتِلَ,
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To recite clearly, distinctly, in measured tones (Tartīl).------Root Etymology-----ر-ت-ل (r-t-ل): Root denotes orderly arrangement, clarity, and measured pacing in recitation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes clear, measured Quranic recitation, as in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:4): "And recite the Quran with measured recitation wa-rattili al-qurāna tartīlā".
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رجأ,
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To postpone, defer, put off, delay an affair.------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-أ (r-j-ء): Root denotes deferring or leaving matters pending.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes deferring a matter or holding back, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:111): "They said, 'Postpone him arji’hu and his brother and send to the cities gatherers.'"
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رَجَا,
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To hope, expect, look forward to with optimism (Rajā').------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-و (r-j-و): Root denotes hopeful anticipation and looking toward future grace.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hope in Allah and the Hereafter, as in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:5): "Whoever should hope for the meeting with Allah kāna yarjū liqā'a allāhi—then indeed, the term decreed by Allah is coming."
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رَجَا,
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To hope, expect, look forward to with optimism (Rajā').------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-و (r-j-و): Root denotes hopeful anticipation and looking toward future grace.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes hope in Allah and the Hereafter, as in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:5): "Whoever should hope for the meeting with Allah kāna yarjū liqā'a allāhi—then indeed, the term decreed by Allah is coming."
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رَجَّ,
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To shake violently, agitate, quake.------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-ج (r-j-j): Geminate root signifying severe shaking, quaking, or violent convulsion.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the severe shaking of the earth on Resurrection Day in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:4): "When the earth is shaken with a violent convulsion (rujjati al-arḍu rajjā)".
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رَجَزَ,
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Torment, punishment, plague, filth, impurity.------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-ز (r-j-ز): Root denotes severe torment, plague, or spiritual uncleanness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine plagues or punishment sent upon disbelievers, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:134): "And when the scourge al-rijzu fell upon them, they said, 'O Moses, invoke for us your Lord...'"
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رَجِسَ,
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Uncleanness, impurity, filth, abomination (Rijs).------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-س (r-j-س): Root denotes moral or physical filth, defilement, and abomination.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes spiritual impurity or satanic abomination, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90): "Intoxicants and gambling... are but defilement from the work of Satan min ‘amali al-shayṭāni".
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رَجَعَ,
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To return, go back, revert, reply (Ruju' / Marji').------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-ع (r-j-‘): Root denotes returning to a starting place or origin.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:28): "Then to Him you will be returned thumma ilayhi turja‘ūn".
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رَجَفَ,
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To tremble, quake, shudder (earthquake or shaking).------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-ف (r-j-ف): Root denotes violent quaking, tremors, or shaking of land/hearts.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to severe seismic quakes affecting wicked cities, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:91): "So the earthquake seized them akhāthathumu al-rajfatu, and they became within their home fallen prone dead".
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رَجِلَ,
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To walk on foot, infantry (plural: Rijāl).------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-ل (r-j-ل): Root designates feet or foot soldiers (rājil).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to foot soldiers or mounted troops, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:64): "And incite against them with your voice and gather against them your cavalry and your infantry wa-jhil ‘alayhim bi-khaylika wa-rajilika".
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رَجَمَ,
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To stone to death, pelt with stones, hurl accusations/conjectures.------Root Etymology-----ر-ج-م (r-j-م): Root denotes hurling stones at someone or speaking wild guesses/slanders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes stoning prophets or hurling meteors at devils, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:20): "Indeed, if they come to know of you, they will stone you yarjumūkum..."
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رَحِبَ,
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To be wide, spacious, vast, expansive.------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-ب (r-h-ب): Root denotes expansive width, roominess, and spaciousness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes vast expanses of land, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:25): "And the earth was vast for you wa-ḍāqat ‘alaykumu al-arḍu bimā raḥubat..."
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رَحِبَ,
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To be wide, spacious, vast, expansive.------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-ب (r-h-ب): Root denotes expansive width, roominess, and spaciousness.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes vast expanses of land, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:25): "And the earth was vast for you wa-ḍāqat ‘alaykumu al-arḍu bimā raḥubat..."
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رَحَلَ,
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To set out on a journey, travel, caravan trip.------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-ل (r-h-ل): Root denotes packing riding saddles and traveling across lands.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to commercial journey seasons, as in Surah Quraysh (106:2): "Their journey of the winter and the summer riḥlata al-šitā'i wa-al-ṣayfi".
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رَحِمَ,
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To show mercy, compassion, grace (Rahm / Rahim / Rahman).------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-م (r-ḥ-م): Root denotes womb (rahm), parental tenderness, mercy, and divine grace.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:105): "Allah selects for His mercy bi-raḥmatihi whom He wills."
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رَحِمَ,
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To show mercy, compassion, grace (Rahm / Rahim / Rahman).------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-م (r-ḥ-م): Root denotes womb (rahm), parental tenderness, mercy, and divine grace.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:105): "Allah selects for His mercy bi-raḥmatihi whom He wills."
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رَحَيق,
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Pure sealed nectar, choice drink (in Paradise).------Root Etymology-----ر-ح-ق (r-ḥ-q): Root denotes pure, fine, sealed wine or fragrant extracts.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to choice pure nectar served in Paradise, as in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:25): "They will be given to drink from a pure wine min raḥīqin, sealed."
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رَخَّ,
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To be soft, tender, lax; Root of: Rakhā’ (ease, luxury).------Root Etymology-----ر-خ-خ (r-kh-kh): Geminate root denoting softness, gentleness, and smooth, abundant movement.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the wind blowing gently at Prophet Sulaiman's command in Surah Sad (38:36): "...flowing by his command gently wherever he directed (rukhā’an ḥaythu aṣāb)".
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رَدَأَ,
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To help, support, back up as an auxiliary helper.------Root Etymology-----ر-د-ء (r-d-ء): Root denotes supporting someone from behind as a backup.------ Quranic Context-----Used as a helper in Moses' prayer in Surah Al-Qasas (34): "So send him with me as a helper rid-an to confirm me..."
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رَدَّ,
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To return, give back, repel, push away, turn back.------Root Etymology-----ر-د-د (r-d-d): Geminate root signifying sending back, returning to an original state, or repelling.------ Quranic Context-----Used for returning a greeting or turning back evil in Surah An-Nisa (4:86): "...greet with one better than it or return it (aw ruddūhā)".
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رَدَفَ,
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To follow closely behind, succeed, pursue immediately (Radif).------Root Etymology-----ر-د-ف (r-d-ف): Root denotes riding immediately behind someone or following closely in sequence.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes successive angels or punishment following closely, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:9): "That I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one behind the other murdifīna".
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رَدَمَ,
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To dam up, fill a gap, wall up solidly.------Root Etymology-----ر-د-م (r-d-م): Root denotes filling breaches or constructing massive earth/iron dams.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the iron barrier built by Dhu al-Qarnayn, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:95): "So assist me with strength; I will make between you and them a barrier radman".
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رَدِى,
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To perish, be ruined, or worthless, bad.------Root Etymology-----ر-د-ي (r-d-ي): Root denotes destruction, falling into ruin, or poor quality.------ Quranic Context-----Implies utter ruin or bad quality.
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رَذَلَ,
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To be despicable, abject, lowest (oldest age).------Root Etymology-----ر-ذ-ل (r-dh-l): Root denotes despicableness, low quality, or frail old age (ardhal al-'umur).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the frailest stage of old age, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:70): "And among you is he who is brought back to the most abject old age ilā ardali al-‘umuri..."
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رِّفَدَ,
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To assist, support, give, bestow; Noun: Rifd (gift, aid).------Root Etymology-----ر-ف-د (r-f-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting aiding, supporting, or granting gifts.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a wretched gift/support in Surah Hud (11:99): "Wretched is the gift which is given (bi'sa al-rifdu al-marfūd)".
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رَزَقَ,
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To provide sustenance, bestow provisions, grant livelihood (Raziq).------Root Etymology-----ر-ز-ق (r-z-q): Root denotes providing lawful sustenance, food, and provisions to creatures.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:3): "And from what We have provided them, they spend wa-mimmā razaqnāhum yunfiqūn".
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رَسَا,
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To be firmly fixed, anchored, stable (mountains/ships).------Root Etymology-----ر-س-و (r-s-و): Root denotes firm anchoring or stability of mountains on earth.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes firm anchoring, as in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:32): "And the mountains He set firmly wa-al-jibāla arsāhā".
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رَسَخَ,
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To be deeply rooted, firmly established (knowledge/structures).------Root Etymology-----ر-س-خ (r-s-kh): Root denotes deep grounding and firm establishment in soil or intellect.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes deep grounding in knowledge, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:7): "But those who are firm in knowledge al-rāsikhūna fī al-‘ilmi say, 'We believe in it...'"
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رَسِلَ,
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To send, dispatch; messenger, apostle (plural: Rusul).------Root Etymology-----ر-س-ل (r-s-ل): Root denotes sending messages, emissaries, or flowing in succession.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285): "The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord..."
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رَشَدَ,
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To be rightly guided, follow the right path, mature (Rashid / Rushd).------Root Etymology-----ر-ش-د (r-sh-d): Root denotes soundness, maturity, and moving straight along the right path.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes correct guidance and maturity, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:10): "Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance rashadā".
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رَصَدَ,
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To watch, lie in wait, observe vigilantly (plural: Arṣād).------Root Etymology-----ر-ص-د (r-ṣ-د): Root denotes keeping a close watch or lying in wait to ambush/observe.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes vigilant surveillance or celestial guards, as in Surah Al-Jinn (72:27): "Indeed, He appoints before him and behind him an observer raṣadan".
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رَصَّ,
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To join firmly, press together, align without gaps.------Root Etymology-----ر-ص-ص (r-ṣ-ṣ): Geminate root signifying pressing parts tightly together to form a solid, seamless structure.------ Quranic Context-----Used for solid, tightly-knit battle ranks in Surah As-Saff (61:4): "...as if they were a structure joined firmly (bunyānun marṣūṣ)".
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رَضِع,
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To suckle, nurse an infant (Murḍi').------Root Etymology-----ر-ض-ع (r-ḍ-‘): Root denotes infant nursing or breast-feeding.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to nursing infants, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:233): "And the mothers shall nurse yurḍi‘na their children two complete years..."
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رَضِيَ,
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To be pleased, satisfied, content, approve of (Riḍā / Raḍiy).------Root Etymology-----ر-ض-ي (r-ḍ-ي): Root denotes contentment, pleasure, and divine approval.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:15): "Allah guides by it the Quran those who pursue His pleasure riḍwānahu..."
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رَطُبَ,
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To be fresh, moist, tender (fresh dates/plants).------Root Etymology-----ر-ط-ب (r-ṭ-b): Root designates fresh, moist, or succulent vegetation and fruits.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fresh ripe dates given to Mary, as in Surah Maryam (19:25): "And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you fresh, ripe dates rutaban janiyyan".
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رَعَا,
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To pasture, graze, watch over, tend flocks (Rā'in).------Root Etymology-----ر-ع-ي (r-‘-ي): Root denotes tending livestock, guarding, or grazing.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes guardianship or tending flocks, as in Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:32): "And those who are to their trusts and their promises attentive li-amānātihim wa-‘ahdihim rā‘ūn".
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رَعَبَ,
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To terrify, fill with fear, strike with dread (Ru'b).------Root Etymology-----ر-ع-ب (r-‘-ب): Root denotes striking panic and overwhelming fear into enemies.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes military terror cast into disbelievers' hearts, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:151): "We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved sanulqī fī qulūbi alladhīna kafarū al-ru‘ba..."
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رَعَدَ,
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Thunder, peal of thunder (Surah Ar-Ra'd).------Root Etymology-----ر-ع-د (r-‘-د): Root designates atmospheric thunder rumbling.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to thunder, as in Surah Al-Ra'd (13:13): "And the thunder wa-al-ra‘du exalts Allah with His praise..."
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رَعَنَ,
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To be foolish, heedless, or shifting (or abusive wordplay).------Root Etymology-----ر-ع-ن (r-‘-ن): Root denotes foolishness or insolent linguistic wordplay used by opponents.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibited for use by believers to avoid ambiguity, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:104): "O you who have believed, do not say 'Rā'inā' listen to us but say 'Unẓurnā' look at us..."
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رَعَى,
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To guard, observe, maintain carefully.------Root Etymology-----ر-ع-ي (r-‘-ي): Implies diligent guardianship or watching over commitments.------ Quranic Context-----Same as root usage for safeguarding covenants.
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رَغِبَ,
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To desire eagerly, long for, turn toward, loathe (Raghbah).------Root Etymology-----ر-غ-ب (r-gh-b): Root denotes strong aspiration, yearning, or turning away with aversion (an-hu).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes eagerness or turning in prayer, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:90): "Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope raghaban and fear..."
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رَغُدَ,
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To be abundant, luxuriant, comfortable (provisions).------Root Etymology-----ر-غ-د (r-gh-د): Root denotes ease, comfort, and abundant provisions without hardship.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to luxurious, comfortable provisions, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:35): "And eat therefrom in ease and abundance raghadan wherever you will..."
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رَغَمَ,
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To compel, force, rub in dust, despite (Raghman).------Root Etymology-----ر-غ-م (r-gh-م): Root denotes humiliation or forcing someone's nose into dust against their will.------ Quranic Context-----Implies compulsion or acting against one's will.
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رَفَتَ,
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To break into pieces, pulverize, crush.------Root Etymology-----ر-ف-ت (r-f-ت): Root denotes shattering into tiny pieces or bone dust.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes skeletal remains becoming dust, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:49): "When we are bones and crumbled particles rufatan, will we indeed be resurrected...?"
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رَفَثَ,
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Obscene speech, sexual intercourse, marital intimacy (during Hajj).------Root Etymology-----ر-ف-ث (r-f-th): Root denotes coarse talk, sexual innuendo, or marital relations.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibited during Hajj pilgrimage, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:197): "There is to be for one no rafath sexual relations/obscenity nor transgression nor disputing in the Hajj."
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رَفَعَ,
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To raise, lift, elevate, exalt, hoist (Raf'/Rafi').------Root Etymology-----ر-ف-ع (r-f-‘): Root denotes vertical elevation, raising physical structures or moral ranks.------ Quranic Context-----Appears hundreds of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:63): "And when We took your covenant and raised over you the mountain wa-rafa‘nā fawqakumu al-ṭūra..."
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رَفَقَ,
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To be gentle, kind, helpful; elbow, ease (Mirfaq).------Root Etymology-----ر-ف-ق (r-f-ق): Root denotes gentleness, leniency, accommodation, and ease.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ease or comfortable support, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:16): "And prepare for you from your matter ease mirfaqā".
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رَقَبَ,
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To watch, guard, observe; neck, slave-neck (plural: Riqāb).------Root Etymology-----ر-ق-ب (r-q-b): Root denotes watchful observation (raqīb) or the neck/person to be freed from bondage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to freeing slaves (necks) or divine vigilance, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:1): "Indeed, Allah is ever, over you, an Observer ra-qībā".
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رَقَدَ,
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To sleep, slumber, lie dormant (Raqid).------Root Etymology-----ر-ق-د (r-q-د): Root denotes deep sleep or motionless resting.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the deep sleep of the Companions of the Cave, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:18): "And you would have thought them awake, while they were asleep wa-hum ruqūdun..."
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رَقَّ,
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To be thin, delicate, soft; Noun: Raqq (parchment, scroll).------Root Etymology-----ر-ق-ق (r-q-q): Geminate root denoting thinness, delicacy, or fine leather/parchment.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to unrolled parchment in Surah At-Tur (52:3): "In a parchment unrolled (fī raqqin manshūr)".
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رَقَمَ,
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To write, mark, engrave, number (plural: Ruqūm / Raqīm).------Root Etymology-----ر-ق-م (r-q-م): Root denotes writing characters, numbering, or inscribed stone tablets.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Companions of Al-Raqīm, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:9): "Or have you thought that the companions of the Cave and the Inscription wa-al-raqīmi were of Our signs a wonder?"
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رَقَيَ,
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To charm, recite incantations, heal by spiritual spells, ascend.------Root Etymology-----ر-ق-ي (r-q-ي): Root denotes spiritual healing recitations or ascending physically.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ascending to heaven or healing spells, as in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:27): "And it is said, 'Who will cure him? wa-qīla man rāqin'".
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رَكِبَ,
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To ride, mount, board (ship, beast) (Rakb / Rākib).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-ب (r-k-ب): Root denotes riding mounts, boarding ships, or compounding matters.------ Quranic Context-----Appears across the Quran, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:8): "And the horses and the mules and the donkeys for you to ride litarkabūhā and as adornment..."
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رَكَدَ,
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To stagnate, calm down, become motionless (wind/ships).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-د (r-k-د): Root denotes stillness, immobility, or winds dying down so ships stall.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to winds stopping, as in Surah As-Shura (42:33): "If He willed, He could still the wind, and they would remain motionless fayazlalna rawākida on its surface..."
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رَكَزَ,
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To plant firmly, fix upright, or whispers/faint sound.------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-ز (r-k-ز): Root denotes fixing things firmly in earth or faint sounds.------ Quranic Context-----Implies faint whispers or hidden treasures.
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رَكَسَ,
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To turn upside down, invert, relapse into disbelief (Ruks).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-س (r-k-س): Root denotes turning things upside down or making people relapse into error.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes relapsing into disbelief, as in Surah An-Nisa (4:88): "And what is the matter with you that you are two groups concerning the hypocrites, while Allah has made them fall back arkasahum for what they earned?"
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رَكَضَ,
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To run, gallop, stamp the ground (Rakaḍ).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-ض (r-k-ض): Root denotes running swiftly or stamping the ground to create springs.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Job's stamping foot to create water, as in Surah Sad (38:42): "And it was said, 'Strike the ground with your foot urkuḍ bi-rijlika; this is a cold bath for washing and a drink.'"
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رَكَعَ,
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To bow down, incline the torso in prayer (Rāki‘).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-ع (r-k-‘): Root denotes bowing the body in humble submission during worship.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:43): "And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow wa-irka‘ū ma‘a al-rāki‘īn".
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رَكَمَ,
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To heap up, pile layer upon layer, accumulate (Rukām).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-م (r-k-م): Root denotes piling clouds, sand, or objects densely on top of one another.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to piled-up rain clouds, as in Surah An-Nur (24:43): "Then He joins them together; then He makes them into a heap rukāman..."
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رَكَنَ,
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To lean upon, incline toward, trust, pillar/support (plural: Arkān).------Root Etymology-----ر-ك-ن (r-k-ن): Root denotes structural pillars or leaning/relying trustingly upon wrongdoers.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes leaning toward oppressors, as in Surah Hud (11:113): "And do not incline toward those who do wrong wa-lā tarkanū ilā alladhīna ẓalamū , lest you be touched by the Fire..."
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رَمَحَ,
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Spear, lance, javelin (plural: Rimāḥ).------Root Etymology-----ر-م-ح (r-m-ḥ): Root designates fighting spears or lances.------ Quranic Context-----Implies military weapons in combat contexts.
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رَمَدَ,
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Eye inflammation, soreness, watering eyes.------Root Etymology-----ر-م-د (r-m-د): Root denotes eye irritation or gray ash (ramād).------ Quranic Context-----Implies sore or weeping eyes.
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رَمَزَ,
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To signal, gesture silently, hint, nod.------Root Etymology-----ر-م-ز (r-m-ز): Root denotes communicating through subtle gestures or body language.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to silent signaling, as in Surah Maryam (19:11): "So he came out to his people from the sanctuary and signaled to them fa-awḥā ilayhim / fa-ra-maza to exalt God in the morning and evening."
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رَمَّ,
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To decay, become rotten, turn into decayed bones.------Root Etymology-----ر-م-م (r-m-m): Geminate root denoting crumbling decay and rottenness over time.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to disintegrated/decayed bones in Surah Ya-Sin (36:78): "Who will give life to bones while they are disintegrated? (wa hiya ramīm)".
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رُمَّانٌ,
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Pomegranate (the fruit).------Root Etymology-----ر-م-ن (r-m-n): Quadriliteral/Triliteral nominal root denoting pomegranates.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as heavenly fruit in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:68): "In both of them are fruit and palm trees and pomegranates (wa rummān)".
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رَمَى,
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To throw, cast, shoot (arrows/stones), accuse falsely (Ramy).------Root Etymology-----ر-م-ي (r-m-ي): Root denotes casting missiles, shooting arrows, or leveling false slanders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine casting during battles, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:17): "And you did not throw, when you threw, but it was Allah who threw wamā ramayta idh ramayta wa-lākinna allāha ramā".
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رَمَى,
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To throw, cast, shoot (arrows/stones), accuse falsely (Ramy).------Root Etymology-----ر-م-ي (r-m-ي): Root denotes casting missiles, shooting arrows, or leveling false slanders.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes divine casting during battles, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:17): "And you did not throw, when you threw, but it was Allah who threw wamā ramayta idh ramayta wa-lākinna allāha ramā".
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رَهَا,
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To be calm, tranquil, parting waters peacefully.------Root Etymology-----ر-ه-و (r-h-و): Root denotes calm, steady parting of water or movement.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the parted sea for Moses, as in Surah Dhu al-Hijjah / Surah Ad-Dukhan / Surah Ad-Dhariyat / Surah Taha (20:77): "And leave the sea in stillness baḥran rahwā; indeed, they are an army to be drowned."
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رَهِبَ,
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To fear, dread, stand in awe of (Rahīb / Ruhbān).------Root Etymology-----ر-ه-ب (r-h-ب): Root denotes fear mixed with cautious respect (monks = ruhbān).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes awe and fear of Allah, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:90): "And they used to supplicate Us in hope and fear wa-rahaban..."
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رَهَطَ,
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Group, clan, small band of men (between 3 and 10).------Root Etymology-----ر-ه-ط (r-h-ṭ): Root designates a small family group or tribal band of men.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to small groups or tribal factions, as in Surah An-Naml (27:48): "And there were in the city nine family heads tis'atu rahtin causing corruption..."
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رَهِقَ,
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To overwhelm, press hard upon, overtake, burden.------Root Etymology-----ر-ه-ق (r-h-ق): Root denotes being closely overtaken by distress, darkness, or punishment.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes being overwhelmed by distress or darkness, as in Surah Yunus (10:27): "As if their faces were covered with pieces of the night ka-annamā ughshiyat wujūhuhum / overwhelmed rahiqtahum with darkness."
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رَهَنَ,
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To pawn, pledge, mortgage, hold as collateral (Rahin).------Root Etymology-----ر-ه-ن (r-h-n): Root denotes locking something down, detaining, or holding an item as secure collateral for a debt.------ Quranic Context-----Used in commercial or contractual contexts, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:283): "And if you are on a journey and cannot find a scribe, then a security deposit let there be taken farihān maqbuḍatun".
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رَوِيَ,
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To be quenched, satisfied with water, lush, refreshed (Rayyān).------Root Etymology-----ر-و-ي (r-w-y): Root denotes being fully quenched of thirst, well-watered, or lush and green.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the special gate of Paradise for those who fast (Al-Rayyān), indicating ultimate spiritual quenching.
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رَيعَ,
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High ground, hill, plateau, or abundance/growth.------Root Etymology------ي-ع (r-y-‘): Root denotes elevated height, a prominent crest, or abundance and growth.------ Quranic Context-----Used in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:128) regarding the people of 'Ad building monuments on every high elevation: "Do you construct on every elevation ri'in a sign for amusement?"
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زَاجَ,
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To move, shake, be agitated or scatter.------Root Etymology-----ز-و-ج or ز-ي-ج (z-w-j / z-y-j): Root denotes shifting, agitation, or lack of stability.------ Quranic Context-----Lexical root associated with minor spatial movement or agitation.
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زَادَ,
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To increase, grow, add, augment, exceed (Ziyadah).------Root Etymology-----ز-ي-د (z-y-د): Root denotes surplus, addition, growth beyond a baseline quantity, or enhancement.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes increasing quantity or faith, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:10): "In their hearts is disease, so Allah has increased their disease faza-adahumu allāhu maraḍā".
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زَارَ,
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To visit, go to see, frequent (Zā'ir / Ziyārah).------Root Etymology-----ز-و-ر (z-w-ر): Root denotes inclining toward someone, visiting, or turning away (zawir).------ Quranic Context-----Used in Surah At-Takthor (102:2) regarding worldly distraction: "Until you visit zurtumu the graves" (meaning death and burial).
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زَاغَ,
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To deviate, swerve, go astray, wander, wander (eyes) (Zaygh).------Root Etymology-----ز-و-غ (z-w-غ): Root denotes swerving off a straight path or eyes wandering in panic.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes deviation or eyes shifting in fear, as in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:10): "And when eyes shifted in fear zāghati al-abṣāru and hearts reached the throats..."
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زَالَ,
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To move away, pass away, depart, cease (Lam yazal).------Root Etymology-----ز-و-ل (z-w-ل): Root denotes displacement, shifting position, or cessation of a state.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes permanence of the cosmos by divine power, as in Surah Fatir (35:41): "Indeed, Allah holds the heavens and the earth, lest they cease an tazūlā".
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زَانَ,
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To adorn, embellish, beautify, make attractive (Zīnah).------Root Etymology-----ز-ي-ن (z-ي-ن): Root denotes decoration, embellishment, and making something visually or morally pleasing.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes beautifying worldly desires or actions, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:14): "Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire..."
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زَبَدَ,
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Foam, froth, scum (on water or molten metal).------Root Etymology-----ز-ب-د (z-b-د): Root designates the frothy foam or bubbles rising on boiling or rushing water.------ Quranic Context-----Used in the parable of truth and falsehood in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "As for the foam al-zabadu, it vanishes, being cast off..."
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زَبُون,
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Customer, buyer, client, or opponent.------Root Etymology-----ز-ب-ن (z-b-n): Root denotes driving away, pushing back, or commercial dealing.------ Quranic Context-----Classical term for a buyer or dealing partner.
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زَجَا,
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To drive gently, urge forward, steer (clouds or ships).------Root Etymology-----ز-و-ج or ز-ج-و (z-w-ج / z-g-w): Root denotes driving gently, guiding wind/clouds.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes gentle movement of clouds, as in Surah An-Nur (24:43): "Do you not see that Allah drives clouds yuzjī saḥāban...?"
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زَجَّ,
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To push, throw, drive away; Root of: Zājirāt / Zajr (restraint, rebuke, loud driving sound).------Root Etymology-----ز-ج-ج (z-j-j): Geminate root denoting driving back, pushing violently, or restraining with force/shouting.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angels driving clouds or restraining evil in Surah As-Saffat (37:2): "And those who drive the clouds firmly (fa-l-zājirāti zajrā)".
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زَجَرَ,
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To forbid, restrain, check, rebuke strongly (Zajr).------Root Etymology-----ز-ج-ر (z-j-ر): Root denotes stern verbal rebukes or holding someone back from error.------ Quranic Context-----Used for restraining or halting forces, as in Surah As-Saffat (37:2).
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زَحْزَحَ,
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To remove, push away, shift away from a position.------Root Etymology-----ز-ح-ز-ح (z-ḥ-z-ḥ): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting moving or shifting away step-by-step.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to being drawn away/removed from Hellfire in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:185): "So he who is drawn away from the Fire (faman zuḥziḥa ‘an al-nār)...".
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زَحْف,
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To crawl, creep, advance in formation (battle array) (Zaḥf).------Root Etymology-----ز-ح-ف (z-ḥ-ف): Root denotes slow crawling or soldiers advancing steadily in mass formation.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes marching battle lines, as in Surah Al-Anfal (8:15): "O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing zaḥfan, do not turn your backs to them."
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زخر,
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To swell, surge, overflow (water/seas).------Root Etymology-----ز-خ-ر (z-kh-ر): Root implies fullness, swelling volume of water, or glittering decoration.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes surging fullness of water bodies or gilded adornment.
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زَخْرَفَ,
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Gold, ornamentation, false glittering speech (Zukhruf).------Root Etymology-----ز-خ-ر-ف (Quadriliteral root): Root designates gold or deceptive, glittering adornments.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to deceptive gold or alluring false speech, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:112): "Gilded speech wa-zukhrufa al-qawli meant to delude..."
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زَرَبَ,
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Animal fold, pen, enclosure.------Root Etymology-----ز-ر-ب (z-r-b): Root designates enclosures built for housing livestock.------ Quranic Context-----Traditional term for animal pens or enclosures.
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زَرَعَ,
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To sow, plant, cultivate, grow crops (Zāri'/Zar').------Root Etymology-----ز-ر-ع (z-r-ع): Root denotes casting seeds into soil and growing crops.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes agricultural cultivation and divine creation of food, as in Surah الواقعة (56:63): "Is it you who make it grow, or are We the grower?"
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زَرَقَ,
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Blue, blue-eyed (referring to terrifying appearance).------Root Etymology-----ز-ر-ق (z-r-q): Root designates the blue color spectrum or dimmed eyes.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the terrifying appearance of criminals on Judgment Day, as in Surah Taha (20:102): "And We will gather the criminals that Day blue-eyed uzruqan".
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زَرَى,
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To blame, disparage, find fault with.------Root Etymology-----ز-ر-ي (z-r-ي): Root implies finding fault or looking down upon others.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes criticism and disparagement in classical lexicons.
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زَعَمَ,
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To assert, claim, allege, suppose (often without proof).------Root Etymology-----ز-ع-م (z-‘-m): Root denotes making claims or allegations lacking solid verification.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes false or baseless claims, as in Surah At-Taghabun (64:7): "Those who disbelieved have claimed that they will never be resurrected..."
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زَفَرَ,
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To exhale heavily, groan, sigh (deep groaning of Hell).------Root Etymology-----ز-ف-ر (z-f-ر): Root denotes deep chest expansion and painful exhaling under distress.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the agonizing groans of Hellfire, as in Surah Hud (11:106): "For them therein is the sound of sighing and groaning lahum fīhā zafīrun wa-shahīqu".
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زَفَّ,
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To hasten, glide along, hurry.------Root Etymology-----ز-ف-ف (z-f-f): Geminate root depicting rapid walking, rushing, or moving swiftly as a group.------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers rushing toward Ibrahim in Surah As-Saffat (37:94): "So they came toward him, hastening (yaẓiffūn)".
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زَقَّ,
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Feed , Skin , Lane Alley
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زَكَا,
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To be pure, grow, thrive, pay obligatory charity (Zakāh).------Root Etymology-----ز-ك-و (z-k-و): Root denotes moral/spiritual purification and blessed growth.------ Quranic Context-----Central Islamic financial obligation and purification, appearing frequently across the Quran alongside prayer.
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زَلْزَلَ,
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To shake violently, convulse, earthquake (Zilzal).------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-ز-ل (Quadriliteral root): Denotes repetitive, violent shaking, trembling, or seismic convulsions.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes severe violent shaking or quaking, as in Surah Al-Zalzalah (99:1): "When the earth is shaken with its final earthquake zilzālahā".
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زَلَفَ,
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Nearness, close proximity, high rank.------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-ف (z-l-ف): Root indicates drawing close, advancing toward a goal, or achieving high proximity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes nearness or approach, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:27): "But when they saw it approaching fa-lamma ra-awhu zulfatan..."
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زَلَفَ,
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Nearness, close proximity, high rank.------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-ف (z-l-ف): Root indicates drawing close, advancing toward a goal, or achieving high proximity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes nearness or approach, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:27): "But when they saw it approaching fa-lamma ra-awhu zulfatan..."
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زَلِقَ,
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Slippery ground, bare smooth soil.------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-ق (z-l-q): Root implies extreme smoothness where footing cannot hold, causing slipping.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to slippery terrain, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:40): "Or its produce will become slippery ṣabīḥan zalaqan..."
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زَلَّ,
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To slip, stumble, err, make a mistake; Form IV: Azalla (to cause to slip/err).------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-ل (z-l-l): Geminate root denoting physical slipping, stumbling, or falling into sin and temptation.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Satan causing Adam and Eve to slip in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:36): "But Satan caused them to slip out of it (fa-azallahumā al-shayṭānu ‘anhā)".
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زِلَمَ,
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Arrow-divination lots, pagan arrows used for fortune-telling.------Root Etymology-----ز-ل-م (z-l-م): Relates to notched or marked wooden arrows used in ancient Arabian lot-casting.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divining arrows prohibited in Islam, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "And prohibited is that you seek decision through divining arrows wa-an tastaqsimū bi-al-azlāmi".
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زَمَرَ,
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Company, group, band of people (plural: Zumar).------Root Etymology-----ز-م-ر (z-m-ر): Root denotes gathering into organized bands, flocks, or successive waves/troops.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to groups arriving at Paradise or Hell in waves, as in Surah Az-Zumar (39:71): "And those who disbelieved will be driven to Hell in groups zumarā..."
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زمل,
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Crowds, groups, companies, troops (alternate listing).------Root Etymology-----ز-م-ر (z-m-ر): Organized companies or groups entering the Hereafter.------ Quranic Context-----Same as above.
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زَمْهَرَ,
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Bitter cold, intense freezing temperature.------Root Etymology-----ز-م-ه-ر (Quadriliteral root): Denotes extreme frost, piercing cold air, or atmospheric severity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the extreme biting cold of Hell, as in Surah Al-Insan (76:13): "Reclining therein on couches. They will see there neither burning sun nor bitter cold zamharīrā".
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زَنَى,
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To commit adultery or fornication (Zāniyah / Zānin).------Root Etymology-----ز-ن-ي (z-n-y): Root denotes illicit sexual intercourse outside of lawful marriage.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibited in Islamic law, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:32): "And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse al-zinā. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way."
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زَنَى,
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To commit adultery or fornication (Zāniyah / Zānin).------Root Etymology-----ز-ن-ي (z-n-y): Root denotes illicit sexual intercourse outside of lawful marriage.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibited in Islamic law, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:32): "And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse al-zinā. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way."
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زَهِدَ,
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To be abstinent, ascetic, indifferent to worldly gains.------Root Etymology-----ز-ه-د (z-h-د): Root implies finding something meager, insignificant, or of little value, hence turning away.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes detachment from worldly luxuries, as in Surah Yusuf (12:20): "And they sold him for a reduced price... and they were concerning him of those who had little regard wa-kānū fīhi min al-zāhidīn".
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زَهَقَ,
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To perish, vanish, pass away, come to naught (Zahuq).------Root Etymology-----ز-ه-ق (z-h-ق): Root denotes fading away, perishing, or expiring.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the inevitable perishing of falsehood, as in Surah Al-Isra (17:81): "And say, 'Truth has come, and falsehood has vanished wa-zahaqa al-bāṭilu. Indeed, falsehood, by nature, is ever bound to vanish kāna zahuqā.'"
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زَيْت,
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Olive oil (Zaytūnah).------Root Etymology-----ز-ي-ت (z-y-t): Semitic root specifically designating oil extracted from olives, valued for light and food.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to olive oil, famously mentioned in the Verse of Light in Surah An-Nur (24:35): "Lit from a blessed olive tree min shajaratin mubārakatin zaytūniotin..."
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زَيدَ,
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To increase, grow, add, augment, exceed (Ziyadah).------Root Etymology-----ز-ي-د (z-y-د): Denotes surplus, addition, growth beyond a baseline quantity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes increasing quantity or faith, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:10).
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سَأَلَ,
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To ask, inquire, question, beg (Sā'il / Mas'ūl).------Root Etymology-----س-أ-ل (s-أ-ل): Root denotes seeking information, making an inquiry, or requesting charity.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:108): "Or do you intend to ask your Messenger as Moses was asked before?"
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سَأَلَ,
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To ask, inquire, question, beg (Sā'il / Mas'ūl).------Root Etymology-----س-أ-ل (s-أ-ل): Root denotes seeking information, making an inquiry, or requesting charity.------ Quranic Context-----Appears frequently across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:108): "Or do you intend to ask your Messenger as Moses was asked before?"
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سَا ءَ,
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Bad , Evil , Unfortunate
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سَا ءَ,
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Bad , Evil , Unfortunate
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ساح,
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To travel, roam, wander in devotion, flow (Sā'iḥ).------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ح (s-y-ح): Root denotes journeying, roaming, or spiritual devotion.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes travelers or those who fast and journey for worship, as in Surah At-Tawbah (9:112): "The travelers / those who travel for worship al-sā'iḥūn".
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َسَاح,
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To travel, roam, wander.------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ح (s-y-ح): Variant entry for roaming/journeying.------ Quranic Context-----Same as above.
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سَادَ,
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To rule, master, lead, attain supremacy (Sayyid).------Root Etymology-----س-ي-د (s-ي-د): Root signifies preeminence, lordship, and holding a position of honor and authority.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mastership, leadership, or nobility, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:39): "And a master wa-sayyidan, and a chaste one..."
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سَارَ,
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To travel, set out on a journey, march, move along.------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ر (s-y-ر): Root indicates motion, journeying across tracts of land, or the progression of history.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes traveling through lands to observe historical ruins, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:137): "So travel through the earth sīrū fī al-arḍi..."
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سَارَ,
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To travel, set out on a journey, march, move along.------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ر (s-y-ر): Root indicates motion, journeying across tracts of land, or the progression of history.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes traveling through lands to observe historical ruins, as in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:137): "So travel through the earth sīrū fī al-arḍi..."
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سَاطَ,
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To assault, attack fiercely, lash out, dominate.------Root Etymology-----س-و-ط (s-w-ṭ): Root relates to whipping, lashing, or sudden violent physical onslaught.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes lashing or violent physical assault.
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سَاعته,
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Hour, specific moment, the Day of Resurrection (Al-Sa'ah).------Root Etymology-----س-و-ع (s-w-‘): Denotes a brief stretch of time, a moment, or the ultimate decisive hour of cosmic time (Judgment Day).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a brief period of time or the catastrophic Hour of Resurrection, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:187): "They ask you about the Hour al-sā'ati: when is its arrival?"
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سَاغَ,
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To be palatable, swallow easily, go down smoothly (drink).------Root Etymology-----س-و-غ (s-w-gh): Root signifies ease of passage, smoothness, or things being acceptable and unhindered in consumption or legality.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes pleasant, easy swallowing of drinks, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:66): "Pure milk, palatable sā'ighan to those who drink."
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سَاقَ,
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To drive, herd, lead, impel, bring along (Sāq / Suqāq).------Root Etymology-----س-و-ق (s-w-q): Root denotes driving livestock or moving things forward, as well as the lower leg (sāq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to driving life/soul or the lower leg during death agony, as in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:29): "And the leg is intertwined with the leg wa-ltaffati al-sāqu bi-al-sāqi".
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سَالَ,
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To flow, run, stream (water or molten metal).------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ل (s-y-ل): Root denotes liquid flowing or streaming down under gravity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes flowing liquids or torrents, as in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "So valleys flow according to their capacity fasālat awdiyatun bi-qadarihā".
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سَالَ,
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To flow, run, stream (water or molten metal).------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ل (s-y-ل): Root denotes liquid flowing or streaming down under gravity.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes flowing liquids or torrents, as in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "So valleys flow according to their capacity fasālat awdiyatun bi-qadarihā".
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سَامَ,
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To exact, afflict, impose a burden (punishment/servitude).------Root Etymology-----س-و-م (s-w-m): Root relates to driving livestock to pasture, imposing continuous hardships, or exacting severe taxation and toil upon subjects.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes afflicting with severe burdens or torment, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:49): "Afflicting you with the worst adversity yasūmūnakum sū'a al-‘adhābi".
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سَبَّ,
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To insult, revile, curse, abuse verbally; Noun: Sabb (insult/abuse).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ب (s-b-b): Geminate root denoting severing, verbal abuse, insulting, or dishonoring others.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against insulting false deities in Surah Al-An'am (6:108): "And do not insult those they invoke other than Allah (wa lā tasubbū alladhīna yad‘ūna...)".
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سَبَتَ,
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To observe the Sabbath, rest, cease work (Sabt).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ت (s-b-t): Root denotes cutting off work, resting, or observing sacred Sabbath rest.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Sabbath rest or the Sabbath-breakers among Israelites, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:65): "And you had already known about those who transgressed amongst you concerning the sabbath fī al-sabti..."
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سَبَحَ,
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To swim, float, move swiftly, glide through water or space (Sabḥ).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ح (s-b-ح): Root denotes swimming or floating smoothly through a medium like water or celestial orbits.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes celestial bodies swimming in orbits or swimming in water, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:33): "And all the sun and moon in an orbit are swimming kullun fī falakin yasbaḥūn".
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سَبُطَ,
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Tribe, lineage, grandson (plural: Asbat).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ط (s-b-ط): Refers to extended lineages, branches of a family, or tribes descending from a common grandfather.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Israelite tribes or descendants, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:136): "And what was given to Moses and Jesus... and the tribes wa-al-asbāṭu".
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سَبْع,
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Seven (number 7).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ع (s-ب-‘): Core Semitic number root denoting the cardinal quantity seven, frequently used in ancient cultures to denote completion.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes the numerical quantity seven, frequently used in Quranic descriptions of the heavens and earth, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:29): "And made them seven heavens sab‘a samāwātin".
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سَبَغَ,
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To be ample, abundant, fully complete, coat thickly.------Root Etymology-----س-ب-غ (s-b-gh): Root denotes abundance, completeness, or broad protective coverage (such as shields/blessings).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes complete, overflowing divine blessings, as in Surah Luqman (31:20): "And has completed upon you His favors wa-asbagha ‘alaykum ni‘amahu outwardly and inwardly."
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سَبَغَ,
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To be ample, abundant, fully complete, coat thickly.------Root Etymology-----س-ب-غ (s-b-gh): Root denotes abundance, completeness, or broad protective coverage (such as shields/blessings).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes complete, overflowing divine blessings, as in Surah Luqman (31:20): "And has completed upon you His favors wa-asbagha ‘alaykum ni‘amahu outwardly and inwardly."
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سَبَقَ,
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To precede, surpass, outstrip, happen beforehand (Sābiq).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ق (s-b-ق): Root denotes getting ahead of others, preceding in time or race.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes preceding in faith or time, as in Surah Al-Hadid (57:21): "Race toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden... sābiqū ilā maghfiratin".
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سَبَلَ,
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Path, way, road, highway (plural: Subul).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ل (s-b-ل): Root implies flowing tracks, open paths, or hanging down. A sabil is a clear pathway open for travel.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to paths or highways of guidance, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:153): "And that this is My path, which is straight, so follow it..."
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سَبَلَ,
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Path, way, road, highway (plural: Subul).------Root Etymology-----س-ب-ل (s-b-ل): Root implies flowing tracks, open paths, or hanging down. A sabil is a clear pathway open for travel.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to paths or highways of guidance, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-An'am (6:153): "And that this is My path, which is straight, so follow it..."
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سِتَّة,
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Six (cardinal number 6).------Root Etymology-----س-د-س (s-d-s): Derived from the root S-D-S (Sudus = 1/6) via phonetic assimilation (sidsah → sittah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the six days of creation in Surah Al-A'raf (7:54): "Who created the heavens and the earth in six days (fī sittati ayyām)".
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سَتَرَ,
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To conceal, cover up, veil, hide (Satr).------Root Etymology-----س-ت-ر (s-t-ر): Root indicates drawing a curtain, veil, or physical screen over an object or fault to keep it hidden.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes covering or shielding faults/sins from view.
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سَجَا,
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To cover, become still, calm, or pitch-dark (night).------Root Etymology-----س-ج-و (s-j-و): Denotes profound stillness, settling calm, or darkness covering the horizon completely when night sets in.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes stillness and settling darkness of night, as in Surah Ad-Duha (93:2): "And by the night when it covers wa-al-layli idhā sajā".
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سَجَا,
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To cover, become still, calm, or pitch-dark (night).------Root Etymology-----س-ج-و (s-j-و): Denotes profound stillness, settling calm, or darkness covering the horizon completely when night sets in.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes stillness and settling darkness of night, as in Surah Ad-Duha (93:2): "And by the night when it covers wa-al-layli idhā sajā".
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سَجَدَ,
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To prostrate, bow low in submission and worship (Sujud / Sājid).------Root Etymology-----س-ج-د (s-ج-د): Root denotes humble prostration, touching the forehead to the ground in total submission.------ Quranic Context-----Appears dozens of times across the Quran, as in Surah Al-Hajj (22:18): "Do you not see that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth...?"
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سَجَلَ,
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Scroll, written record, register, book of records.------Root Etymology-----س-ج-ل (s-j-ل): Root denotes writing scrolls or recording deeds.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to written scrolls or records, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:104): "The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a scroll ka-tayyi al-sijilli for the records..."
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سَجَنَ,
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To imprison, confine, put in jail (Sijn / Sijjin).------Root Etymology-----س-ج-ن (s-j-ن): Root means strict enclosure, confinement, or placing someone in a narrow, unyielding cell.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes imprisonment or confinement, as in Surah Yusuf (12:33): "He said, 'O my Lord, prison al-sijnu is more to my liking than that to which they invite me...' "
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سَحَبَ,
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To drag, pull along, haul across ground.------Root Etymology-----س-ح-ب (s-ḥ-ب): Root denotes dragging objects or drawing rain clouds (saḥāb).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes dragging culprits on their faces into Hell, as in Surah Al-Qamar (54:48): "The Day they are dragged into the Fire on their faces yawma yusḥabūna fī al-nāri ‘alā wujūhihim..."
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سُحْتَ,
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Unlawful gain, ill-gotten goods, forbidden earnings, corruption.------Root Etymology-----س-ح-ت (s-ḥ-t): Root denotes consuming or wiping out through unlawful means, corrupt earnings.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes unlawful or corrupt earnings, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:42): "Aîd listeners to falsehood, consumers of illicit gain akkālūna lil-suḥti".
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سَحَرَ,
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To bewitch, practice magic, enchant, deceive (Sāḥir / Siḥr).------Root Etymology-----س-ح-ر (s-ḥ-r): Root denotes subtle illusion, deception, or sorcery that turns reality upside down.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes sorcery or illusion, frequently mentioned in narratives of Moses and Pharaoh, as in Surah Taha (20:69): "And do not throw what is in your right hand; it will swallow what they have crafted. What they have crafted is only the trick of a magician kaydu sāhirin".
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سَحَقَ,
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To crush, pulverize, grind to fine powder, or be distant.------Root Etymology-----س-ح-ق (s-ḥ-q): Root denotes grinding down physically or extreme remoteness (suhq).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes extreme ruin or distance from mercy, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:11): "So they admitted their sin, but alienation fasuḥqal to the companions of the Blaze."
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سَخَرَ,
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To mock, ridicule, deride, make fun of (Sukhriyya).------Root Etymology-----س-خ-ر (s-kh-ر): Root denotes utilizing something submissively, coercing, or treating lightly with contempt.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes mockery or scoffing at others, as in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:11): "O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule lā yaskhar qawmun min qawmin another people..."
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سَخَطَ,
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To be displeased, angry, full of wrath (Sakhaṭ).------Root Etymology-----س-خ-ط (s-kh-ṭ): Root indicates intense displeasure, aversion of heart, and acute wrath.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes intense divine anger or displeasure, as in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:80): "You see many of them allies of those who disbelieved. Surely, evil is that which their souls have put forth for them: that Allah became angry with them sakhiṭa allāhu ‘alayhim..."
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سَدَّ,
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To block, plug, close, seal; Noun: Sadd (barrier, dam, wall, plural: Sudūd).------Root Etymology-----س-د-د (s-d-d): Geminate root denoting closing openings, sealing gaps, or erecting physical barriers.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Dhul-Qarnayn's barrier in Surah Al-Kahf (18:93): "Until, when he reached a pass between two mountains (bayna al-saddayn)".
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سَدَّ,
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To block, plug, close, seal; Noun: Sadd (barrier, dam, wall, plural: Sudūd).------Root Etymology-----س-د-د (s-d-d): Geminate root denoting closing openings, sealing gaps, or erecting physical barriers.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Dhul-Qarnayn's barrier in Surah Al-Kahf (18:93): "Until, when he reached a pass between two mountains (bayna al-saddayn)".
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سَدَّى,
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To leave neglected, let go aimlessly without guidance, leave uncontrolled.------Root Etymology-----س-د-ي (s-d-y): Weak Defective root denoting leaving something neglected, useless, or without purpose.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human purpose in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:36): "Does man think that he will be left neglected? (an yutraka sudā)".
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سَدِرَ,
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To wander bewildered, be dazzled or confounded.------Root Etymology-----س-د-ر (s-d-ر): Root denotes looking around in confusion, straying aimlessly with dazzled vision.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes confusion or bewildered wandering.
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سُرَادِق,
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Pavilion, large tent, surrounding wall, enclosing canopy of smoke/fire.------Root Etymology-----س-ر-د-ق (s-r-d-q): Loanword (Persian origin sarāparda) treated as a quadriliteral root denoting a surrounding wall/canopy.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the canopy of Hellfire in Surah Al-Kahf (18:29): "We have prepared for the wrongdoers a fire whose walls will surround them (aḥāṭa bihim surādiquhā)".
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سَرِبَ,
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To go freely, wander, go about unhindered.------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ب (s-r-p): Denotes flowing, leaking, or moving unobtrusively. A sārib is one who moves about freely and openly.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes moving about freely or escaping unnoticed, as in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:10): "And one who is concealed by night and one who goes forth freely sāribun by day."
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سَرْبَلَ,
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Shirts, garments, coats of mail (plural of Sirbal).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ب-ل (s-r-b-ل): A quadriliteral root meaning to clothe or encase the body.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to protective garments or shirts, such as coats of mail for warfare or garments protecting from heat, in Surah An-Nahl (16:81): "And made for you garments sarābīla to protect you from the heat..."
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سَرْج,
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Lamp, lantern, burning torch (plural: Suruj).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ج (s-r-j): Root implies burning brightly, shining, or radiating light, acting as a light source that chases away darkness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to brilliant lamps or burning torches, used for the sun or Prophet Muhammad in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:46): "And as one who invites to Allah, by His permission, and an illuminating lamp wa-sirājan munīrā".
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سَرَحَ,
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To graze, lead livestock out to pasture in morning, roam free.------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ح (s-r-ḥ): Root denotes releasing livestock to pasture or freedom of movement.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to livestock returning from pasture in the evening or roaming free, as in Surah An-Nahl (16:6): "And for you is beauty in them when you bring them home tumarīḥūna and when you take them out to pasture tasraḥūn".
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سَرَدَ,
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To weave tightly (chainmail), narrate continuously in sequence.------Root Etymology-----س-ر-د (s-r-د): Root denotes successive continuity, linking rings or words smoothly together.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to weaving chainmail armor, as commanded to David in Surah Saba (34:11): "Citing, 'Make full coats of mail and calculate precisely the links wa-qaddir fī al-sardi...'"
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سَرَّ,
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To make happy, delight, please; Noun: Sirr (secret) / Surūr (joy).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ر (s-r-r): Geminate root denoting bringing joy/gladdening, or keeping a matter concealed internally (Sirr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the pleasing color of the cow in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:69): "Bright yellow, pleasing to those who see it (tasurru al-nāẓirīn)".
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سَرَّ,
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To make happy, delight, please; Noun: Sirr (secret) / Surūr (joy).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ر (s-r-r): Geminate root denoting bringing joy/gladdening, or keeping a matter concealed internally (Sirr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the pleasing color of the cow in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:69): "Bright yellow, pleasing to those who see it (tasurru al-nāẓirīn)".
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سَرُعَ,
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To be quick, fast, swift (Sari' al-Hisab).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ع (s-ر-‘): Root signifies speed, haste, and minimal duration. It contrasts with delay, denoting rapid movement or swift execution.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes speed and quickness, frequently used for swift divine reckoning, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:202): "And Allah is swift in account sari‘u al-hisābi".
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سَرَف,
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Excess, extravagance, transgression of proper bounds.------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ف (s-r-ف): Denotes stepping over the line, overstepping limits, or acting without moderation, whether in spending or sins.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes wastefulness or exceeding moral and lawful limits, as in Surah Al-A'raf (7:31): "Eat and drink, but do not commit excess walā tusrifū; indeed, He likes not the committers of excess."
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سَرَقَ,
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To steal, commit theft, thieve (Sariq / Sariqah).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ق (s-r-q): Core meaning is to take something stealthily, secretly, or covertly without permission.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes theft or stealing physical items, as in Surah Yusuf (12:73): "They said, 'By Allah, you have certainly known that we did not come to cause corruption in the land and we have not been thieves wamā kunnā sāriqīn'."
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سَرْمَد,
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Eternal, everlasting, perpetual, endless (time/night).------Root Etymology-----س-ر-م-د (s-r-m-د): A quadriliteral root denoting continuity without interruption. It combines unceasing stretch and permanence applied to endless time.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes perpetual or endless time, as in Surah Al-Qasas (28:71): "Say, 'Have you considered: if Allah should make for you the night continuous al-layla sarmadan until the Day of Resurrection...?'"
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سَرَى,
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To travel by night, journey nocturnally (Sura / Isra').------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ي (s-r-y): Root captures movement carried out under the cover or coolness of night, emphasizing nocturnal journeying.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes nighttime travel, famously used for the Prophet's Night Journey in Surah Al-Isra (17:1): "Exalted is He who took His Servant by night asrā from the Sacred Mosque to the Aqsa Mosque..."
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سَرَى,
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To travel by night, journey nocturnally (Sura / Isra').------Root Etymology-----س-ر-ي (s-r-y): Root captures movement carried out under the cover or coolness of night, emphasizing nocturnal journeying.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes nighttime travel, famously used for the Prophet's Night Journey in Surah Al-Isra (17:1): "Exalted is He who took His Servant by night asrā from the Sacred Mosque to the Aqsa Mosque..."
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سّاحِل,
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Shore, coast, beach (sea or river).------Root Etymology-----س-ح-ل (s-ḥ-ل): Refers to a coastal shore or riverbank where water washes land.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a coastal shore, as in Surah Yusuf (12:67): "And that he may pick him up yantaluhu from the shore min al-sāḥili".
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سُّدُس,
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One-sixth (1/6).------Root Etymology-----س-د-س (s-d-s): Sound Triliteral root forming the mathematical fraction for one-sixth (1/6).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to inheritance shares in Surah An-Nisa (4:11): "For his mother is one-sixth (fa-li-ummihi al-sudus)".
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سَطَا,
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To assault, attack fiercely, overpower, trample.------Root Etymology-----س-ط-و (s-ṭ-و): Root denotes aggressive physical assault, seizing control by force, or domineering over others.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes aggressive attacking or overpowering.
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سَطَحَ,
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To flatten, spread out, level a surface (roof/plain).------Root Etymology-----س-ط-ح (s-ṭ-ḥ): Root denotes broad flat surfaces, flattening, or roofing.------ Quranic Context-----Implies broad flat expansion of terrain or surfaces.
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سَطَرَ,
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To write, draw lines, record in writing (Sāṭir / Mastūr).------Root Etymology-----س-ط-ر (s-ṭ-ر): Root denotes writing lines of script or recording records in books.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to written lines or inscribed records, as in Surah At-Tur (52:2): "And a Book inscribed wa-kitābin mastūrin".
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سَعِدَ,
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To be happy, prosperous, blessed, successful (Sa'adah).------Root Etymology-----س-ع-د (s-‘-d): Root denotes ultimate happiness, auspiciousness, and blessedness in the Hereafter.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes ultimate happiness and blessedness, as in Surah Hud (11:108): "And as for those who were blessed su‘idū, they will be in Paradise..."
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سَعَرَ,
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To blaze furiously, ignite, kindle a roaring fire (Al-Sa'īr).------Root Etymology-----س-ع-ر (s-‘-ر): Root denotes kindling fierce flames or blazing fires (root of Al-Sa'ir / Hellfire).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to blazing infernos or Hellfire, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:11): "So they admitted their sin, but away with the companions of the Blaze fa-suḥqal li-aṣhābi al-sa‘īri".
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سَعَرَ,
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To blaze furiously, ignite, kindle a roaring fire (Al-Sa'īr).------Root Etymology-----س-ع-ر (s-‘-ر): Root denotes kindling fierce flames or blazing fires (root of Al-Sa'ir / Hellfire).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to blazing infernos or Hellfire, frequently repeated in the Quran, as in Surah Al-Mulk (67:11): "So they admitted their sin, but away with the companions of the Blaze fa-suḥqal li-aṣhābi al-sa‘īri".
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سَعَى,
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To walk briskly, strive, endeavor, run to achieve a goal (Sa'y).------Root Etymology-----س-ع-ي (s-ع-ي): Root denotes purposeful walking, striving, or running briskly (such as walking between Safa and Marwah).------ Quranic Context-----Denotes striving or walking briskly for good deeds, as in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:94): "So whoever does righteous deeds while he is a believer—no denial will there be for his effort li-sa‘yihi, and indeed, We, of it, are recorders."
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سَغَبَ,
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Hunger, starvation, famine.------Root Etymology-----س-غ-ب (s-gh-ب): Root refers to severe hunger and physical weakness resulting from lack of food.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to severe hunger, as in Surah Al-Balad (90:14): "Or feeding on a day of severe hunger fī yawmin dhī masghabatin".
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سَفَحَ,
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To shed, pour out (blood or water).------Root Etymology-----س-ف-ح (s-f-ḥ): Root denotes shedding blood or pouring out liquids extensively.------ Quranic Context-----Denotes shedding blood, as mentioned in discussions regarding human creation.
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سَفَرَ,
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To unveil, shine (dawn); Noun: Safar (travel) / Safarah (scribes).------Root Etymology-----س-ف-ر (s-f-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting unveiling, traveling, or writing/recording books.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angelic scribes recording deeds in Surah Abasa (80:15): "In the hands of scribes (bi-aydī safarah)".
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سَفَكَ,
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To shed, spill (blood).------Root Etymology-----س-ف-ك (s-f-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting pouring out or shedding liquids forcibly.------ Quranic Context-----Used in prohibition against bloodshed in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:84): "You shall not shed your own blood (lā tasfikūna dimā'akum)".
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سَفَلَ,
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To be low, vile, base; Adj: Asfal / Sāfil (lowest/vile).------Root Etymology-----س-ف-ل (s-f-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting spatial lowness or moral degradation.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human degradation in Surah At-Tin (95:5): "Then We return him to the lowest of the low (asfala sāfilīn)".
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سَفِن,
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Ship, vessel, boat (Plural: Sufun).------Root Etymology-----س-ف-ن (s-f-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting scraping/shaving wood, forming the noun for ships.------ Quranic Context-----Used for the boat in the story of Al-Khidr in Surah Al-Kahf (18:71): "...until when they had embarked on the ship (fī al-safīnah)...".
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سَفِهَ,
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To be foolish, ignorant, light-minded; Adj: Safīh.------Root Etymology-----س-ف-هـ (s-f-h): Sound Triliteral root signifying lack of wisdom, foolishness, or rashness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to making a fool of oneself in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:130): "...except one who makes a fool of himself (safiha nafsah)".
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سَقَطَ,
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To fall, drop, tumble, slip.------Root Etymology-----س-ق-ط (s-q-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting dropping down or falling into error/regret.------ Quranic Context-----Used idiomatically for overwhelming regret in Surah Al-A'raf (7:149): "And when regret overcame them (suqiṭa fī aydīhim)".
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سَقَفَ,
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To roof, cover; Noun: Saqf (roof, ceiling).------Root Etymology-----س-ق-ف (s-q-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting raised overhead coverings or roofs.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the sky as a protected canopy in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:32): "And We made the sky a protected ceiling (saqfan maḥfūẓā)".
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سَقَمَ,
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To be ill, sick, ailment; Adj: Saqīm.------Root Etymology-----س-ق-م (s-q-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting bodily or spiritual illness and frailty.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned by Ibrahim in Surah As-Saffat (37:89): "And said, 'Indeed, I am ill' (innī saqīm)".
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سَقَى,
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To give a drink, water, irrigate.------Root Etymology-----س-ق-ي (s-q-y): Weak Defective root denoting watering crops, livestock, or providing drinks.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Musa watering flocks in Surah Al-Qasas (28:24): "So he watered their flocks for them (fasaqā lahumā)...".
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سكَبَ,
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To pour out, spill, flow smoothly.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ب (s-k-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting pouring liquids in a continuous, smooth stream.------ Quranic Context-----Describes flowing water in Paradise in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:31): "And water poured forth (wa mā'in maskūb)".
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سَكَتَ,
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To be silent, quiet down, subside.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ت (s-k-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting ceasing speech or the calming of anger.------ Quranic Context-----Used for the subsiding of Musa's anger in Surah Al-A'raf (7:154): "And when the anger subsided in Moses (sakata ‘an Mūsā al-ghaḍab)".
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سَكِرَ,
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To be intoxicated, drunk; Noun: Sakar.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ر (s-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting loss of reason through drink or severe shock.------ Quranic Context-----Describes people stupified on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hajj (22:2): "...and you see the people drunk, while they are not drunk (sukārā wa mā hum bi-sukārā)".
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سَكِرَ,
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To be intoxicated, drunk; Noun: Sakar.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ر (s-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting loss of reason through drink or severe shock.------ Quranic Context-----Describes people stupified on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hajj (22:2): "...and you see the people drunk, while they are not drunk (sukārā wa mā hum bi-sukārā)".
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سَكِرَ,
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To be intoxicated, drunk; Noun: Sakar.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ر (s-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting loss of reason through drink or severe shock.------ Quranic Context-----Describes people stupified on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hajj (22:2): "...and you see the people drunk, while they are not drunk (sukārā wa mā hum bi-sukārā)".
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سَكَنَ,
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To rest, dwell, reside, settle, be still; Noun: Maskan.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ن (s-k-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting tranquility, remaining stationary, or inhabiting dwellings.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spiritual reassurance and peace in Surah At-Tawbah (9:103): "...indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them (sakanun lahum)".
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سَلَبَ,
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To snatch away, rob, plunder, deprive.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ب (s-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting forcible taking, snatching, or robbing.------ Quranic Context-----Used in the parable of the housefly in Surah Al-Hajj (22:73): "And if the fly should snatch away from them a thing (wa in yaslubhumu al-dhubābu shay’ā)...".
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سْلِح,
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Weapon, arms, armor (Plural: Asliḥah).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ح (s-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root forming nouns related to combat gear and defense equipment.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned regarding battle readiness in Surah An-Nisa (4:102): "...and let them take their weapons (wal-ya'khudhū asliḥatahum)".
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سَلَخَ,
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To skin, flay, strip off, withdraw (day from night).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-خ (s-l-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting peeling away an outer layer or stripping off.------ Quranic Context-----Describes stripping day from night in Surah Ya-Sin (36:37): "We remove from it the day (naslakhu minhu al-nahār)".
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سَلْسَلَ,
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To bind with chains; Noun: Silsilah (Plural: Salāsil).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-س-ل (s-l-s-l): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting interlinked chain rings.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to chains binding captives in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:32): "Then into a chain whose length is seventy cubits insert him (fī silsilatin...)".
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سُلَط,
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To empower, prevail; Noun: Sulṭān (authority, proof).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ط (s-l-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting dominance, power, or decisive evidence.------ Quranic Context-----Used frequently for clear authority/proof in Surah Ibrahim (14:10): "...so bring us a clear authority (bi-sulṭānin mubīn)".
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سُلَط,
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To empower, prevail; Noun: Sulṭān (authority, proof).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ط (s-l-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting dominance, power, or decisive evidence.------ Quranic Context-----Used frequently for clear authority/proof in Surah Ibrahim (14:10): "...so bring us a clear authority (bi-sulṭānin mubīn)".
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سَلَفَ,
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To pass, precede, be past; Noun: Salaf (predecessors).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ف (s-l-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting preceding in time or past events/ancestors.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to precedents in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:56): "And We made them a precedent and an example for the later peoples (salafan wa mathalā)".
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سَلَقَ,
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To scald, lash with the tongue, criticize sharply.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ق (s-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting scalding or attacking verbally with sharp speech.------ Quranic Context-----Describes harsh speech from hypocrites in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:19): "...they lash you with sharp tongues (salaqūkum bi-alsinatin ḥidād)".
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سَلَكَ,
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To insert, enter, tread a path, traverse.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ك (s-l-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting threading, inserting, or traversing routes.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to treading paths in Surah Ta-Ha (20:53): "...and inserted for you therein roads (wa salaka lakum fīhā subulā)".
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سَلَّ,
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To pull out gently, unsheathe, withdraw quietly.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ل (s-l-l): Geminate root denoting pulling something out smoothly from a bundle/group.------ Quranic Context-----Used for slipping away covertly in Surah An-Nur (24:63): "...those who slip away from among you covertly (yatasallalūna minkum liwādhā)".
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سَلَّ,
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To pull out gently, unsheathe, withdraw quietly.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-ل (s-l-l): Geminate root denoting pulling something out smoothly from a bundle/group.------ Quranic Context-----Used for slipping away covertly in Surah An-Nur (24:63): "...those who slip away from among you covertly (yatasallalūna minkum liwādhā)".
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سَلِمَ,
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To be safe, sound, faultless; Root of: Salām / Islām.------Root Etymology-----س-ل-م (s-l-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting wholeness, completion, safety, and submission.------ Quranic Context-----Core root for peace and submission in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:208): "Enter into Islam completely (udkhulū fī al-silmi kāffah)".
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سلو,
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To forget, be comforted; Noun: Salwā (quail / solace).------Root Etymology-----س-ل-و (s-l-w): Weak Defective root denoting relief from grief or delightful sustenance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine food provision in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:57): "And We sent down to you manna and quails (al-manna wa al-salwā)".
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سَمَا,
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To be high, lofty; Noun: Samā’ (sky, heaven) / Ism (name).------Root Etymology-----س-م-و (s-m-w): Weak Defective root denoting height, elevation, or an exalted label (Ism).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the heavens continuously, as in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:29): "Then He directed Himself to the heaven (ilā al-samā’)...".
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سَمَدَ,
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To stand bewildered, pass time idly, remain heedless.------Root Etymology-----س-م-د (s-m-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting distraction, amusement, or haughty indifference.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heedless disbelievers in Surah An-Najm (53:61): "While you are proudly heedless/amusing yourselves (wa antum sāmidūn)".
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سَمَرَ,
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To stay awake at night, converse in night talks.------Root Etymology-----س-م-d (s-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting night gatherings or talking after dark (Sāmir).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to idle night talks in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:67): "In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night (sāmiran tahjurūn)".
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سَمَعَ,
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To hear, listen, pay attention, comprehend.------Root Etymology-----س-م-ع (s-m-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting the auditory sense and understanding.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for hearing in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285): "We hear and we obey (sami‘nā wa aṭa‘nā)".
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سَمْك,
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Height, roof, elevation, thickness.------Root Etymology-----س-م-ك (s-m-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting the vertical height or structural ceiling of an edifice.------ Quranic Context-----Describes raising the heaven's vault in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:28): "He raised its ceiling and proportioned it (rafa‘a samkahā fa-sawwāhā)".
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سَمَّ,
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Poison, venom, eye of a needle (plural: Sumūm / Samām).------Root Etymology-----س-م-م (s-m-m): Geminate root denoting penetration, narrow openings, or poison.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the eye of a needle in Surah Al-A'raf (7:40): "Until the camel passes through the eye of the needle (fī sammi al-khiyāṭ)".
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سَمَنَ,
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To be fat, corpulent, plump; Noun: Saman (butter/fat).------Root Etymology-----س-م-ن (s-m-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting fatness, nourishment, or plumpness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fat cows in Surah Yusuf (12:43): "Seven fat cows (sab‘a baqarātin simān)", and food that does not nourish in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:7).
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سَمِي,
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Namesake, counterpart, equal, worthy of the same name.------Root Etymology-----س-م-و (s-m-w): Weak Defective root denoting height, elevation, or an exalted name/label (Ism).------ Quranic Context-----Used for having an equal or namesake in Surah Maryam (19:65): "Do you know of any namesake/equal for Him? (hal ta‘lamu lahū samiyyā)".
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سَمِي,
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Namesake, counterpart, equal, worthy of the same name.------Root Etymology-----س-م-و (s-m-w): Weak Defective root denoting height, elevation, or an exalted name/label (Ism).------ Quranic Context-----Used for having an equal or namesake in Surah Maryam (19:65): "Do you know of any namesake/equal for Him? (hal ta‘lamu lahū samiyyā)".
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سَنَا,
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Flash of lightning, gleam, brightness, splendor.------Root Etymology-----س-ن-و / س-ن-ي (s-n-w / s-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting flashing light, shining, or lofty position.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the flash of lightning in Surah An-Nur (24:43): "The flash of its lightning almost takes away the sight (yakādu sanā barqihī...)".
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سُنْبُل,
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Ear of corn, spike of grain (plural: Sanābil).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-ب-ل (s-n-b-l): Quadriliteral/Triliteral root derived from S-B-L denoting growing shoots or spikes of grain.------ Quranic Context-----Used in the parable of charity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261): "Like a grain which grows seven ears (sab‘a sanābila)".
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سَنَته,
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Year, period of twelve months, drought/famine (plural: Sinīn).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-و / س-ن-هـ (s-n-w / s-n-h): Weak root denoting a repeating annual cycle or years of hardship/drought.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to years of trial or time spans, as in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:14): "A thousand years save fifty years (alfa sanatin...)".
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سَنَته,
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Year, period of twelve months, drought/famine (plural: Sinīn).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-و / س-ن-هـ (s-n-w / s-n-h): Weak root denoting a repeating annual cycle or years of hardship/drought.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to years of trial or time spans, as in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:14): "A thousand years save fifty years (alfa sanatin...)".
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سَنَدَ,
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To lean, prop, support; Noun: Musannadah (propped up).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-د (s-n-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting leaning against a support or structural backing.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hypocrites as propped-up timber in Surah Al-Munafiqun (63:4): "As if they were timber propped up (khashabun musannadah)".
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سُنْدُس,
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Fine silk, thin silk garments.------Root Etymology-----س-ن-د-س (s-n-d-s): Quadriliteral Loanword (Persian/Syriac origin) assimilated into Arabic morphology denoting fine silken textiles.------ Quranic Context-----Describes green garments in Paradise in Surah Al-Kahf (18:31): "Garments of fine silk and heavy brocade (thiyāban khuḍran min sundusin)".
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سنم,
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To be high; Noun: Sanām (camel's hump) / Tasnīm (high spring).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-م (s-n-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting height, elevation, or the peak/hump of an object.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a lofty spring in Paradise in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:27): "And its mixture is of Tasnim (wa mizājuhū min tasnīm)".
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سَنَّ,
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To enact, prescribe, establish a law/custom; Noun: Sunnah.------Root Etymology-----س-ن-ن (s-n-n): Geminate root denoting smoothing, sharpening, or establishing an established path/custom (Sunnah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the established way of Allah in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:62): "Such was the established way of Allah (Sunnat Allāh)...".
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سَنَه,
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Year; Verb: Tasannaha (to age, spoil, become altered over years).------Root Etymology-----س-ن-هـ (s-n-h): Sound/Weak root denoting the passage of years or becoming altered/spoiled over time.------ Quranic Context-----Used for food remaining unaltered over time in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:259): "Look at your food and your drink; it has not become spoiled (lam yatasannah)".
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سَهَا,
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To be heedless, neglectful, forgetful, unmindful.------Root Etymology-----س-هـ-و (s-h-w): Weak Defective root denoting oversight, heedlessness, or straying attention.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heedless worshippers in Surah Al-Ma'un (107:5): "Those who are heedless of their prayer (‘an ṣalātihim sāhūn)".
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سَهِرَ,
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To stay awake at night, be sleepless; Noun: Sāhirah (open plain/awakening).------Root Etymology-----س-هـ-ر (s-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting sleeplessness at night or a flat, open earth surface.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the open plain of Resurrection in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:14): "And behold, they will be on the open plain (fa-idhā hum bi-l-sāhirah)".
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سَهُلَ,
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To be easy, smooth, level; Noun: Sahl (plain/smooth land, plural: Suhūl).------Root Etymology-----س-هـ-ل (s-h-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting smoothness, ease, or flat, accessible terrain.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to building palaces on plains in Surah Al-A'raf (7:74): "You take for yourselves palaces from its plains (min suhūlihā)".
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سَهَمَ,
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To cast lots, contribute; Noun: Sahm (arrow/lot/share).------Root Etymology-----س-هـ-م (s-h-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting casting arrows/lots or taking a share in something.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Prophet Yunus casting lots in Surah As-Saffat (37:141): "And he cast lots and was among the losers (fa-sāhama fa-kāna min al-mudḥaḍīn)".
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سَوَاد,
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Blackness, black color, vast crowds/majority (from Sawida).------Root Etymology-----س-و-د (s-w-d): Weak Hollow root denoting black color, lordship (Sayyid), or dark complexions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to faces turning black on Judgment Day in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:106): "And as for those whose faces turn black (iswaaddat wujūhuhum)...".
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سَوَاد,
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Blackness, black color, vast crowds/majority (from Sawida).------Root Etymology-----س-و-د (s-w-d): Weak Hollow root denoting black color, lordship (Sayyid), or dark complexions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to faces turning black on Judgment Day in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:106): "And as for those whose faces turn black (iswaaddat wujūhuhum)...".
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سُوَار,
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Bracelet, armlet, bangle (plural: Asāwir / Aswirah).------Root Etymology-----س-و-ر (s-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting surrounding, enclosing, or wearing wrist ornaments.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavenly adornment in Surah Al-Hajj (22:23): "They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold (min asāwira min dhahab)".
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سُور,
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City wall, enclosing rampart, outer wall.------Root Etymology-----س-و-ر (s-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting an enclosing wall, elevated boundary, or chapter of Scripture (Sūrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the protective wall on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hadid (57:13): "So a wall will be placed between them (fa-ṣuriba baynahum bi-sūr)".
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سول,
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To entice, seduce, make something evil seem fair/attractive.------Root Etymology-----س-و-ل (s-w-l): Weak Hollow root denoting enticing, alluring, or whispering false hopes.------ Quranic Context-----Used by Prophet Ya'qub in Surah Yusuf (12:18): "Nay, but your souls have enticed you (bal sawwalat lakum anfusukum)".
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سَوِيَ,
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To be equal, sound, straight, well-proportioned; Form VIII: Istawā.------Root Etymology-----س-و-ي (s-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting equality, proportion, smoothness, or ascending/establishing (Istawā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a sound/straight path or person in Surah Maryam (19:10): "Three nights, being sound/healthy (thalātha layālin sawiyyā)".
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سَيْطَرَ,
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To dominate, control, oversee; Active Participle: Muṣayṭir.------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ط-ر (s-y-ṭ-r) / ص-ي-ط-ر: Quadriliteral root denoting overseeing, controlling, or enforcing authority.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to not being an enforcer over people in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:22): "You are not over them a controller/enforcer (lasta ‘alayhim bi-muṣayṭir)".
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سَيلَ,
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Torrent, flood, stream of flowing water; Verb: Sāla (to flow).------Root Etymology-----س-ي-ل (s-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting flowing liquids, rushing streams, or destructive floods.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the flood of the dam in Surah Saba (34:16): "So We sent upon them the flood of the dam (sayla al-‘arim)".
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سِيمَا,
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Mark, sign, characteristic feature, visual token.------Root Etymology-----س-و-م / س-ي-م (s-w-m / s-y-m): Weak root denoting marking, branding, or recognizable features (Sīmā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to marks of prostration in Surah Al-Fath (48:29): "Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration (sīmāhum fī wujūhihim)".
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شْأَمَ,
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To bring bad luck, be unblessed; Noun: Mash'amah (left side / ill-omen).------Root Etymology-----ش-أ-م (sh-’-m): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting the left direction, ill-omen, or unblessed states.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the companions of the left hand in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:9): "And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? (Aṣḥābu al-mash'amah)".
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شَأَن,
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Affair, matter, concern, state, condition (plural: Shu'ūn).------Root Etymology-----ش-أ-ن (sh-’-n): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting affairs, status, or ongoing matters.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah's continuous creation in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:29): "Every day He is bringing about a matter (kulla yawmin huwa fī sha'n)".
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شِاءَ,
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To wish, want, intend, decree; Noun: Mashī'ah (will).------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-أ (sh-y-’): Weak Hamzated root denoting willing, wanting, or creating a thing (Shay').------ Quranic Context-----Used universally for Allah's divine will, as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:23-24): "Except if you add, 'If Allah wills' (illā an yashā'a Allāh)".
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شَابَ,
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To grow grey/white-haired, age; Noun: Shayb (grey hair).------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-ب (sh-y-b): Weak Hollow root denoting aging, turning grey-haired, or extreme distress.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Prophet Zakariyya's old age in Surah Maryam (19:4): "And my head has flared up with grey hair (wa ishta‘ala al-ra'su shaybā)".
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شَاخَ,
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To age, grow old; Noun: Shaykh (old man, elder, chief).------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-خ (sh-y-kh): Weak Hollow root denoting advancing in years or attaining senior leadership status.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to an elderly husband in Surah Hud (11:72): "And this my husband is an old man (wa hādhā ba‘lī shaykhā)".
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شَادَ,
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To plaster, build high, erect firmly; Passive Participle: Mashīd.------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-د (sh-y-d): Weak Hollow root denoting plastering structures, fortifying, or building lofty towers.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fortified towers in Surah An-Nisa (4:78): "Even if you should be within lofty towers (fī burūjin mushayyadah)".
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شَاعَ,
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To spread, become public, circulate, be diffused.------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-ع (sh-y-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting spreading widely, circulating news, or belonging to a faction (Shī‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spreading immorality in Surah An-Nur (24:19): "Indeed, those who like that immorality should spread (an tashī‘a al-fāḥishah)...".
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شَاكَ,
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To prick, pierce; Noun: Shawkah (thorn, power, weapon).------Root Etymology-----ش-و-ك (sh-w-k): Weak Hollow root denoting thorns, sharp weapons, or military strength.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the armed caravan/force in Surah Al-Anfal (8:7): "And you wished that the one without thorn/weapons should be yours (ghayra dhāti al-shawkah)".
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شَبه,
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To resemble, be like; Form III: Shābaha; Form VIII: Ishtabaha.------Root Etymology-----ش-ب-هـ (sh-b-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting similarity, resemblance, or ambiguity (Mutashābih).------ Quranic Context-----Used for ambiguous verses in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:7): "And others are unspecific/ambiguous (wa ukharu mutashābihāt)".
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شَتَا,
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Winter season; Verb: Shatā (to pass winter).------Root Etymology-----ش-ت-و (sh-t-w): Weak Defective root denoting cold weather or the winter season.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned in the Quraysh trade journeys in Surah Quraysh (106:2): "Their caravan of winter and summer (riḥlata al-shitā’i wa-l-ṣayf)".
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شَتَّ,
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To disperse, separate, be diverse; Plural Noun: Shatāt / Ashtāt.------Root Etymology-----ش-ت-ت (sh-t-t): Geminate root denoting scattering, breaking apart, or diverse groups.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to people emerging in scattered groups on Judgment Day in Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:6): "Man will proceed in scattered groups (yaṣduru al-nāsu ashtātā)".
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شَتَرَ,
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Cut off , Rip off
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شَجَرَ,
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To sprout, entangle, dispute; Noun: Shajarah (tree/plant).------Root Etymology-----ش-ج-ر (sh-j-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting branching out, interlocking, or tree growth/disputes.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to trees continuously, as well as disputes in Surah An-Nisa (4:65): "In that concerning which they differ among themselves (fīmā shajara baynahum)".
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شَحَّ,
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To be stingy, covetous, tightfisted; Noun: Shuḥḥ (greed).------Root Etymology-----ش-ح-ح (sh-ḥ-ḥ): Geminate root denoting deep-seated stinginess, greed, and selfish withholding.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to protection from inner greed in Surah Al-Hashr (59:9): "And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul (wa man yūqa shuḥḥa nafsih)...".
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شَحُمَ,
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To be fat; Noun: Shaḥm (fat, lard, tallow, plural: Shuḥūm).------Root Etymology-----ش-ح-م (sh-ḥ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting animal fat, tallow, or corpulence.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to forbidden animal fats in Surah Al-An'am (6:146): "We forbade to them their fat (ḥarramnā ‘alayhim shuḥūmahumā)".
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شَحَنَ,
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To fill, load completely, pack; Passive Participle: Mashḥūn.------Root Etymology-----ش-ح-ن (sh-ḥ-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting loading cargo, filling vessels, or harbouring animosity.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the fully laden ark in Surah As-Saffat (37:140): "When he fled to the laden ship (ilā al-fulki al-mashḥūn)".
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شَدَّ,
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To bind tight, strengthen, pull hard, be severe; Noun: Shiddah.------Root Etymology-----ش-د-د (sh-d-d): Geminate root denoting firmness, physical/mental strength, or severe intensity.------ Quranic Context-----Used for strengthening a bond or reaching maturity in Surah Yusuf (12:22): "And when he reached his full maturity (balagha ashuddah)".
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شَرِبَ,
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To drink, swallow liquid; Noun: Shurb / Sharāb (drink).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ب (sh-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting imbibing liquids or absorbing drinks.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for drinks in Paradise or Hell, e.g., Surah Al-Insan (76:5): "Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup (yashrabūna min ka’sin)".
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شَرَحَ,
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To expand, open wide, explain, lay open.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ح (sh-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting opening up, expanding the chest/mind, or clarifying.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to expanding the breast for faith in Surah Ash-Sharh (96:1): "Did We not expand for you your breast? (alam nashraḥ laka ṣadrak)".
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شَرَدَ,
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To flee, stray, bolt; Form II: Sharrada (to disperse/rout).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-د (sh-r-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting straying, fleeing, or scattering enemies in war.------ Quranic Context-----Used for routing enemies in Surah Al-Anfal (8:57): "Then disperse by them those who follow them (fa-sharrid bihim man khalfahum)".
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شِرْذِمَته,
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Small group, remnant, tiny band of people.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ذ-م (sh-r-dh-m): Quadriliteral root denoting a small, isolated fragment or small band of people.------ Quranic Context-----Used by Pharaoh describing the Israelites in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:54): "Indeed, these are but a small band (l-shirdhimatun qalīlūn)".
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شَرَّ,
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To be evil, bad, harmful; Noun: Sharr (evil, harm, worst).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ر (sh-r-r): Geminate root denoting evil, harm, malice, or inferior status.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to an atom's weight of evil in Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:8): "And whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it (yara sharra)".
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شَرَطَ,
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To stipulate, mark; Noun: Ashrāṭ (signs, tokens, marks).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ط (sh-r-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting establishing conditions or visible signs/tokens.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the signs of the Last Hour in Surah Muhammad (47:18): "For its signs have already come (faqad jā’a ashrāṭuhā)".
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شَرَعَ,
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To ordain, institute, establish a law; Noun: Sharī‘ah.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ع (sh-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting going to a watering place, establishing a law/way (Sharī‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine legislation in Surah Ash-Shura (42:13): "He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah (shara‘a lakum min al-dīn)".
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شَرَعَ,
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To ordain, institute, establish a law; Noun: Sharī‘ah.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ع (sh-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting going to a watering place, establishing a law/way (Sharī‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine legislation in Surah Ash-Shura (42:13): "He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah (shara‘a lakum min al-dīn)".
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شَرَقَ,
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To rise (sun), shine; Noun: Mashriq (East / sunrise).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ق (sh-r-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting radiant light, sunrise, or the eastern direction.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the earth shining with divine light in Surah Az-Zumar (39:69): "And the earth will shine with the light of its Lord (wa ashraqati al-arḍu)".
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شَرِكَ,
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To share, participate, associate, become a partner; Noun: Shirk / Sharīk.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ك (sh-r-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting partnership, association, or sharing ownership.------ Quranic Context-----Used for associating partners with Allah in Surah Luqman (31:13): "Do not associate others with Allah; indeed, association is a great injustice (lā tushrik bi-Llāh)".
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شَرَى,
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To buy, sell, purchase, trade, barter.------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ي (sh-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting exchanging goods/soul for a price (can mean buy or sell).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to selling/bartering the soul or worldly goods in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:207): "And among the people is he who sells his soul seeking approval of Allah (man yashrī nafsah)".
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شَطَرَ,
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To divide in two, split; Noun: Shaṭr (half, direction, side).------Root Etymology-----ش-ر-ط / ش-ط-ر (sh-ṭ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting cutting into halves or facing a specific direction/side.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to turning toward the Sacred Mosque in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:144): "So turn your face toward the Sacred Mosque (fa-walli wajhaka shaṭra al-masjidi al-ḥarām)".
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شَطَّ,
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To exceed bounds, overstep, go to extremes, transgress; Noun: Shaṭaṭ.------Root Etymology-----ش-ط-ط (sh-ṭ-ṭ): Geminate root denoting overstepping legal boundaries, injustice, or extreme excess.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to speaking an injustice/monstrous lie in Surah Al-Kahf (18:14): "We would then have spoken an injustice/exaggeration (laqad qulnā idhan shaṭaṭā)".
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شَظِيَ,
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To split into splinters, fragment; Noun: Shaẓiyyah (splinter, shrapnel).------Root Etymology-----ش-ظ-ي (sh-ẓ-y): Weak Defective root denoting splintering, cracking, or breaking into fragments.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to scattering or splintering off from a main body or tree branch.
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شعب,
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To gather, separate, divide; Noun: Sha‘b (nation, tribe, plural: Shu‘ūb).------Root Etymology-----ش-ع-ب (sh-‘-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting branching out, forming tribes, or dividing into paths/branches.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to nations and tribes in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13): "And We made you nations and tribes (wa ja‘alnākum shu‘ūban wa qabā’ila)".
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شَعَرَ,
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To know, perceive, feel, sense, compose poetry; Noun: Sha‘r (hair).------Root Etymology-----ش-ع-ر (sh-‘-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting fine perception, awareness, poetry (Shi‘r), or hair (Sha‘r).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lack of perception in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:9): "And they perceive not (wa mā yash‘urūn)".
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شَعَرَ,
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To know, perceive, feel, sense, compose poetry; Noun: Sha‘r (hair).------Root Etymology-----ش-ع-ر (sh-‘-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting fine perception, awareness, poetry (Shi‘r), or hair (Sha‘r).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lack of perception in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:9): "And they perceive not (wa mā yash‘urūn)".
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شَعَلَ,
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To kindle, ignite, flare up, burn; Form VIII: Ishta‘ala.------Root Etymology-----ش-ع-ل (sh-‘-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting lighting a fire, flaring up, or spreading rapidly.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Zakariyya's grey hair flaring up in Surah Maryam (19:4): "And my head has flared up with grey hair (wa ishta‘ala al-ra'su shaybā)".
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شَغَفَ,
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To touch the pericardium, impassion, enamor, affect the heart deeply.------Root Etymology-----ش-غ-ف (sh-gh-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting the inner lining of the heart (Shaghaf) or intense passion.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Zulaykha's deep passion for Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:30): "He has impassioned her with love (qad shaghafahā ḥubbā)".
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شَغَلَ,
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To occupy, distract, busy, preoccupy; Noun: Shughul.------Root Etymology-----ش-غ-ل (sh-gh-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting pre-occupying time, work, or distracting attention.------ Quranic Context-----Describes dwellers of Paradise being joyfully occupied in Surah Ya-Sin (36:55): "Indeed, the companions of Paradise today are occupied in amusement (fī shughulin fākihūn)".
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شَفاً,
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Brink, edge, margin, border (e.g., of a pit or cliff).------Root Etymology-----ش-ف-و / ش-ف-ي (sh-f-w / sh-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting the delicate edge or lip/brink of an abyss.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the brink of a pit of Fire in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:103): "And you were on the brink of a pit of the Fire (wa kuntum ‘alā shafā ḥufratin min al-nār)".
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شَفَعَ,
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To double, attach, intercede; Noun: Shaf‘ (even number) / Shafā‘ah (intercession).------Root Etymology-----ش-ف-ع (sh-f-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting pairing/doubling an odd number, joining, or interceding on behalf of someone.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to even numbers in Surah Al-Fajr (89:3): "And by the even and the odd (wa-l-shaf‘i wa-l-watri)", and intercession in (2:255).
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شَفِقَ,
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To be compassionate, anxious, fearful, apprehensive; Active Participle: Mushfiq.------Root Etymology-----ش-ف-ق (sh-f-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting fear of harm, tender care, or evening twilight (Shafaq).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the righteous in awe of Judgment Day in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:49): "And they are apprehensive of the Hour (wa hum min al-sā‘ati mushfiqūn)".
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شَفَى,
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To heal, cure, restore to health; Noun: Shifā’ (healing).------Root Etymology-----ش-ف-ي (sh-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting restoring health, curing disease, or relieving internal distress.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine healing in Ibrahim's prayer in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:80): "And when I am ill, it is He who cures me (wa idhā mariḍtu fa-huwa yashfīn)".
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شَقَّ,
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To split, cleave, cause hardship, burden; Noun: Shaqq / Mashaqqah.------Root Etymology-----ش-ق-ق (sh-q-q): Geminate root denoting rending apart, cleaving, or severe difficulty/opposition (Shiqāq).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the splitting of the moon in Surah Al-Qamar (54:1): "And the moon has split (wa inshaqqa al-qamar)".
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شْقَى,
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To be wretched, miserable, distressed, unhappy; Noun: Shaqāwah.------Root Etymology-----ش-ق-و / ش-ق-ي (sh-q-w / sh-q-y): Weak Defective root denoting wretchedness, suffering, or spiritual misery.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to not being wretched in prayer in Surah Ta-Ha (20:2): "We have not sent down to you the Quran that you be distressed (li-tashqā)".
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شَكَا,
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To complain, express grief, unveil sorrow; Noun: Shakwā.------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-و (sh-k-w): Weak Defective root denoting laying bare one's grief, complaining, or a niche (Mishkāt).------ Quranic Context-----Used for Ya'qub's grief in Surah Yusuf (12:86): "I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah (innumā ashkū baththī wa ḥuznī...)".
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شَكَرَ,
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To give thanks, be grateful, appreciate; Active Participle: Shākir / Shakūr.------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-ر (sh-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting acknowledging favors, expressing gratitude, or rewarding abundantly.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to gratitude in Surah Ibrahim (14:7): "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you (la'in shakartum la-azīdannakum)".
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شَكُسَ,
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To be quarrelsome, stubborn, full of dispute, cross-grained.------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-س (sh-k-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting bad disposition, discord, or conflicting demands.------ Quranic Context-----Describes partners at odds with one another in Surah Az-Zumar (39:29): "A man belonging to partners at variance with each other (fīhi shurakā’u mutashākisūn)".
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شَكَّ,
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To doubt, waver, suspect, pierce; Noun: Shakk (doubt/uncertainty).------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-ك (sh-k-k): Geminate root denoting uncertainty, doubt, or sticking a pin/sword into something.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to being in deep doubt in Surah Ibrahim (14:9): "And indeed, they are in disquieting doubt about that to which you invite them (fī shakkin minhu murīb)".
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شَكَلَ,
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To shape, form, resemble, bind; Noun: Shakl (likeness, manner, type).------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-ل (sh-k-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting resemblance, categorization, or acting according to one's disposition/manner.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to disposition in Surah Al-Isra (17:84): "Each works according to his manner/disposition (kullun ya‘malu ‘alā shākilatih)".
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شَكَلَ,
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To shape, form, resemble, bind; Noun: Shakl (likeness, manner, type).------Root Etymology-----ش-ك-ل (sh-k-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting resemblance, categorization, or acting according to one's disposition/manner.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to disposition in Surah Al-Isra (17:84): "Each works according to his manner/disposition (kullun ya‘malu ‘alā shākilatih)".
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شمأز,
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To recoil with disgust, shrink, be nauseated, feel aversion.------Root Etymology-----ش-م-أ-ز (sh-m-’-z): Quadriliteral Hamzated root denoting sudden contraction, disgust, or aversion of the heart.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the hearts of disbelievers shrinking in aversion in Surah Az-Zumar (39:45): "The hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion (ishma'azzat qulūb...)".
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شِمَال,
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Left side, left hand, north wind (plural: Shamā’il).------Root Etymology-----ش-م-ل (sh-m-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting the left direction, encompassing, or northern winds.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the companions of the left hand in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:41): "And the companions of the left - what are the companions of the left? (Aṣḥābu al-shimāl)".
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شَمَخَ,
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To be high, lofty, towering, arrogant; Active Participle: Shāmikhatt.------Root Etymology-----ش-م-خ (sh-m-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting immense physical height or haughtiness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to towering mountains in Surah Al-Mursalat (77:27): "And We made therein lofty, firmly set mountains (jawāsiya shāmikhāt)".
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شَمَسَ,
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To shine (sun); Noun: Shams (sun).------Root Etymology-----ش-م-س (sh-m-s): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient Semitic noun for the sun.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Ash-Shams (91:1): "By the sun and its brightness (wa-l-shamsi wa ḍuḥāhā)".
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شَمِلَ,
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To enclose, include, contain, comprehend, cover.------Root Etymology-----ش-م-ل (sh-m-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting comprehending, surrounding, or containing contents inside a womb/bag.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to what wombs contain in Surah Al-An'am (6:143): "Or what the wombs of the two females contain? (am mā ishtamalat ‘alayhi arḥāmu al-unthayayni)".
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شَمَّ,
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To smell, sniff, sense an odor.------Root Etymology-----ش-م-م (sh-m-m): Geminate root denoting inhaling scents or catching a scent from afar.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to perceiving scents or elevation (Shammā’).
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شَنَأَ,
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To hate, detest, despise; Noun: Shan’ān (hatred/animosity).------Root Etymology-----ش-ن-أ (sh-n-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting deep-seated hatred, contempt, or malicious dislike.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to not letting hatred cause injustice in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:2): "And do not let the hatred of a people prevent you (wa lā yajrimannakum shana'ānu qawmin)".
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شَهَا,
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To desire, crave, covet, long for; Noun: Shahwah (lust, appetite, desire).------Root Etymology-----ش-هـ-و (sh-h-w): Weak Defective root denoting physical appetite, cravings, or passion.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to soul cravings in Paradise in Surah Fussilat (41:31): "And you will have therein whatever your souls desire (wa lakum fīhā mā tashtahī anfusukum)".
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شَهَبَ,
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To be ash-colored, gleam; Noun: Shihāb (shooting star, meteor, flame, plural: Shuhub).------Root Etymology-----ش-هـ-ب (sh-h-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting bright white flames, meteors, or glowing stars.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to meteors repelling demons in Surah Al-Jinn (72:9): "He will find a burning meteor waiting for him (yajid lahū shihāban raṣadā)".
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شَهِدَ,
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To bear witness, testify, be present, observe; Active Participle: Shāhid / Shahīd.------Root Etymology-----ش-هـ-د (sh-h-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting presence, visual observation, or legal testimony/martyrdom.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to witnessing the month of Ramadan in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185): "So whoever sights/witnesses among you the month, let him fast it (faman shahida minkumu al-shahra...)".
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شَهَرَ,
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To make public, make famous; Noun: Shahr (month, plural: Ashhur / Shuhūr).------Root Etymology-----ش-هـ-ر (sh-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting making something widely known or the lunar month (Shahr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to months in Surah At-Tawbah (9:36): "Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (‘iddata al-shuhūri ‘indā Allāh...)".
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شَهَقَ,
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To bray, sob, inhale deeply with a rasping sound; Noun: Shahīq.------Root Etymology-----ش-e-ق (sh-h-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting loud rasping inhalation, braying, or roaring flames.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the terrible roaring of Hellfire in Surah Al-Mulk (67:7): "They will hear from it a violent inhaling/roaring while it boils (sami‘ū lahā shahīqan)".
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شَوب,
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Mixture, blend, admixture (especially hot water/poison in food).------Root Etymology-----ش-و-ب (sh-w-b): Weak Hollow root denoting mixing liquids or contaminating food/drink with harsh additions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the boiling drink in Hell in Surah As-Saffat (37:67): "Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water (la-shawban min ḥamīm)".
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شَور,
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To consult, gather honey; Noun: Shūrā (consultation) / Mashwarah.------Root Etymology-----ش-و-ر (sh-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting extracting honey from a hive, displaying, or mutual consultation (Shūrā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to mutual consultation in Surah Ash-Shura (42:38): "And their affair is conducted by consultation among themselves (wa amruhum shūrā baynahum)".
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شَوَى,
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To roast, broil, scorch (skin); Active Participle: Shawī / Yashwī.------Root Etymology-----ش-و-ي (sh-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting roasting meat, scorching, or searing skin with intense heat.------ Quranic Context-----Describes scalding water scorching faces in Surah Al-Kahf (18:29): "It will scald their faces (yashwī al-wujūh)".
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شَيَطن,
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To turn away from truth, act insolently; Noun: Shayṭān (Devil, Satan, plural: Shayāṭīn).------Root Etymology-----ش-ي-ط-ن (sh-y-ṭ-n) / ش-ط-ن: Quadriliteral/Triliteral root denoting being far removed from truth, rebeling, or burning with anger.------ Quranic Context-----Found universally for Satan, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:36): "But Satan caused them to slip out of it (fa-azallahumā al-shayṭānu ‘anhā)".
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صَابَ,
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To hit the mark, strike, befall; Form IV: Aṣāba; Noun: Muṣībah / Ṣawāb.------Root Etymology-----ص-و-ب (ṣ-w-b): Weak Hollow root denoting descending water (Ṣayyib), hitting a target, or suffering a calamity (Muṣībah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to calamities in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:156): "Who, when disaster strikes them, say, 'Indeed we belong to Allah...' (idhā aṣābat-hum muṣībah)".
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صَاتَ,
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To make a sound, call out; Noun: Ṣawt (voice, sound, plural: Aṣwāt).------Root Etymology-----ص-و-ت (ṣ-w-t): Weak Hollow root denoting vocal noise, audio frequency, or speech tones.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lowering voices in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:2): "Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet (lā tarfa‘ū aṣwātakum...)".
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صَاحَ,
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To cry out, shout, yell; Noun: Ṣayḥah (shout, blast, thunderclap).------Root Etymology-----ص-ي-ح (ṣ-y-ḥ): Weak Hollow root denoting a sharp vocal scream, sudden acoustic blast, or destruction wave.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the destructive blast punishing ancient nations in Surah Ya-Sin (36:29): "It was not but one shout/blast (in kānat illā ṣayḥatan wāḥidatan)".
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صَاخَ,
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To deafen, make a piercing noise; Noun: Ṣākhkhah (deafening blast).------Root Etymology-----ص-خ-خ / ص-و-خ (ṣ-kh-kh / ṣ-w-kh): Weak/Geminate root denoting an excruciatingly loud, ear-piercing noise.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the deafening blast of the Trumpet in Surah ‘Abasa (80:33): "But when there comes the Deafening Blast (fa-idhā jā’ati al-ṣākhkhah)".
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صَادَ,
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To hunt, catch game, fish; Noun: Ṣayd (hunting/game).------Root Etymology-----ص-ي-د (ṣ-y-d): Weak Hollow root denoting catching wild animals or fishing game.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hunting rules during Ihram in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:1): "Lawful to you are the grazing livestock except... hunting not being permitted while you are in Ihram (ghayra muḥillī al-ṣaydi...)".
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صَارَ,
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To become, turn into, transform, end up, return.------Root Etymology-----ص-ي-ر (ṣ-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting transforming into a state, reaching an outcome, or returning to a destination (Maṣīr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the ultimate return to Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285): "And to You is the final destination (wa ilayka al-maṣīr)".
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صَارَ,
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To become, turn into, transform, end up, return.------Root Etymology-----ص-ي-ر (ṣ-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting transforming into a state, reaching an outcome, or returning to a destination (Maṣīr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the ultimate return to Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285): "And to You is the final destination (wa ilayka al-maṣīr)".
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صَاع,
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A dry measure of capacity (a measuring bowl/cup, plural: Ṣū‘ān).------Root Etymology-----ص-و-ع (ṣ-w-c): Weak Hollow root forming the classical unit of volume for grain or liquid measuring vessels.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the king's measuring cup in Surah Yusuf (12:72): "We are missing the measure of the king (nafqidu ṣuwā‘a al-malik)".
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صَام,
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To fast, abstain from food/drink/speech; Noun: Ṣawm / Ṣiyām.------Root Etymology-----ص-و-م (ṣ-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting abstaining from food, liquid, or movement/speech.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fasting in Ramadan in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183): "Fasting is prescribed for you (kutiba ‘alaykumu al-ṣiyām)".
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صَبَا,
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To yearn, incline youthfully, act impulsively; Noun: Ṣibā (youth) / Ṣabiyy (child).------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-و / ص-ب-ي (ṣ-b-w / ṣ-b-y): Weak Defective root denoting youthful inclination, affection, or early childhood (Ṣabiyy).------ Quranic Context-----Used by Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:33): "I might incline toward them and be of the ignorant (aṣbu ilayhinna...)".
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صَبَّ,
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To pour out, pour down, cascade; Noun: Ṣabb.------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-ب (ṣ-b-b): Geminate root denoting pouring liquids or descending water in heavy volume.------ Quranic Context-----Describes pouring rain in Surah 'Abasa (80:25): "How We poured down water in torrents (annā ṣababnā al-mā’a ṣabbā)".
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صَبُحَ,
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To be beautiful/bright; Noun: Ṣubḥ / Ṣabāḥ (morning/dawn) / Miṣbāḥ (lamp).------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-ḥ (ṣ-b-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting early morning brightness, dawn, or radiant light (Miṣbāḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to dawn in Surah Al-An'am (6:96): "He is the cleaver of daybreak (fāliqu al-iṣbāḥ)".
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صَبَرَ,
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To be patient, endure, exercise restraint, persevere; Noun: Ṣabr.------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-ر (ṣ-b-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting self-restraint, endurance under trial, and steadfastness.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for patience, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:153): "Seek help through patience and prayer (ista‘īnū bi-l-ṣabri wa-l-ṣalāh)".
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صَبَعَ,
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To point with finger; Noun: Aṣābi‘ (fingers, singular: Iṣba‘).------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-ع (ṣ-b-‘): Sound Triliteral root forming the noun for digits/fingers.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to putting fingers in ears from thunder in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:19): "They put their fingers in their ears (yaj‘alūna aṣābi‘ahum fī ādhānihim)".
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صَبَغَ,
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To dye, color, dip, immerse, stain; Noun: Ṣibghah (dye, color, religion/fitrah) / Ṣibgh (relish/sauce).------Root Etymology-----ص-ب-غ (ṣ-b-gh): Sound Triliteral root denoting dipping into liquid, dyeing, or imparting an indelible quality.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's religion/nature in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:138): "The religion/color of Allah, and who is better than Allah in religion? (Ṣibghata Allāh)".
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صَحِبَ,
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To accompany, keep company with, be a companion to; Noun: Ṣāḥib (companion, friend, plural: Aṣḥāb).------Root Etymology-----ص-ح-ب (ṣ-ḥ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting companionship, close association, or ownership.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for companions of Paradise/Hell or close friends, e.g., Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "When he said to his companion, 'Do not grieve...' (idh yaqūlu li-ṣāḥibih)".
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صحف,
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To make flat/broad; Noun: Ṣaḥīfah (page, leaf, scroll, plural: Ṣuḥuf) / Ṣaḥfah (dish, bowl).------Root Etymology-----ص-ح-ف (ṣ-ḥ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting expanding broad surfaces, writing leaves, or flat serving plates.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to early divine scriptures in Surah Al-A'la (87:19): "The scriptures of Abraham and Moses (Ṣuḥufi Ibrāhīma wa Mūsā)".
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صَخْرَ,
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Rock, boulder, massive stone (plural: Ṣukhūr / Ṣakhr).------Root Etymology-----ص-خ-ر (ṣ-kh-r): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal root for dense boulders or bedrock.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Luqman's advice in Surah Luqman (31:16): "Even if it be within a rock or in the heavens (fī ṣakhratin aw fī al-samāwāt)".
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صَدَّ,
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To turn away, avert, hinder, prevent, turn aside; Noun: Ṣudd (barrier) / Ṣudūd.------Root Etymology-----ص-د-د (ṣ-d-d): Geminate root denoting turning away from a path, hindering others, or erecting a barrier.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to repelling people from Allah's path in Surah An-Nisa (4:61): "You see the hypocrites turning away from you in aversion (yaṣuddūna ‘anka ṣudūdā)".
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صَدَرَ,
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To proceed, go back, emerge, originate; Noun: Ṣadr (chest, breast, heart, plural: Ṣudūr).------Root Etymology-----ص-د-ر (ṣ-d-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting returning from water, issuing forth, or the chest/breast (Ṣadr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human breasts/hearts in Surah An-Nas (114:5): "Who whispers into the breasts of mankind (yushwaswisu fī ṣudūri al-nās)".
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صَدَعَ,
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To split, cleave, break open, proclaim boldly; Noun: Ṣad‘ (fissure/crack).------Root Etymology-----ص-د-ع (ṣ-d-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting cleaving, cracking open, or openly proclaiming a truth without fear.------ Quranic Context-----Command to proclaim the truth in Surah Al-Hijr (15:94): "So declare/proclaim what you are commanded (fa-ṣda‘ bimā tu'mar)".
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صَدَفَ,
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To turn away, decline, avoid, turn aside from; Noun: Ṣadaf (shell/side of a mountain).------Root Etymology-----ص-د-ف (ṣ-d-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning away from something or the steep side of a mountain (Ṣadafayn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to turning away from Allah's signs in Surah Al-An'am (6:157): "Who turn away from Our signs (yaṣdifūna ‘an āyātinā)".
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صَدَقَ,
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To speak truth, fulfill a promise, be sincere; Noun: Ṣidq (truth) / Ṣadaqah (charity).------Root Etymology-----ص-د-ق (ṣ-d-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting truthfulness, authenticity, sincerity, or charitable gifts (Ṣadaqah).------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for truthfulness, e.g., Surah Al-Ahzab (33:23): "Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah (ṣadaqū mā ‘āhadū Allāh)".
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صَدِيَ,
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To be thirsty; Noun: Ṣadā (echo) / Taṣdiyah (clapping).------Root Etymology-----ص-د-ي (ṣ-d-y): Weak Defective root denoting intense thirst, echoing sound, or hand-clapping (Taṣdiyah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pagan worship near the Ka'bah in Surah Al-Anfal (8:35): "Their prayer was nothing but whistling and hand-clapping (mukā’an wa taṣdiyah)".
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صِرَاط,
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Path, way, road (often used as Al-Ṣirāṭ al-Mustaqīm).------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ط (ṣ-r-ṭ) / س-ر-ط: Triliteral root (originally from Latin strata assimilated via Aramaic) denoting a wide, clear highway.------ Quranic Context-----Found prominently in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:6): "Guide us to the straight path (ihdinā al-ṣirāṭa al-mustaqīm)".
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صَرُحَ,
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To be pure, clear, evident; Noun: Ṣarḥ (palace, lofty tower, glass pavilion).------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ح (ṣ-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting absolute clarity, pure origin, or an elevated glass/stone structure (Ṣarḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Sulaiman's glass palace in Surah An-Naml (27:44): "It was said to her, 'Enter the palace' (udkhulī al-ṣarḥ)".
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صَرَخَ,
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To cry out, call for help, scream; Active Participle: Muṣrikh (helper/rescuer).------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-خ (ṣ-r-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting screaming out in terror or crying for rescue.------ Quranic Context-----Used on Judgment Day when Satan declares in Surah Ibrahim (14:22): "I cannot respond to your cries, nor can you respond to mine (mā anā bi-muṣrikhikum...)".
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صَرَّ,
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To squeak, creak, bind tight; Noun: Ṣirr (freezing wind) / Ṣarrah (loud outcry).------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ر (ṣ-r-r): Geminate root denoting pressing tight, freezing cold winds (Ṣirr), or a piercing screech.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a freezing wind in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:117): "Like the wind in which is intense cold (fīhā ṣirrun)".
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صُرَّة,
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Bundle, purse, loud outcry, screeching noise.------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ر (ṣ-r-r): Geminate root denoting tying up a bag/purse or an outburst of emotional shouting.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Sarah's reaction to news of a child in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:29): "And his wife came forward with a loud cry (fī ṣarrah)".
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صَرَعَ,
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To throw down, fell to the ground, knock down; Passive Participle: Ṣar‘ā.------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ع (ṣ-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting wrestling down, throwing to the earth, or striking unconscious.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the destroyed people of 'Ad in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:7): "So you would see the people therein fallen/felled (fa-tarā al-qawma fīhā ṣar‘ā)".
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صَرَفَ,
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To turn away, divert, avert, change, spend; Noun: Maṣrif (escape/sanctuary).------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-ف (ṣ-r-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning something from its course, spending money, or shifting states.------ Quranic Context-----Used for turning away punishment in Surah Al-Furqan (25:65): "Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell (iṣrif ‘annā ‘adhāba jahannam)".
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صَرُمَ,
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To cut off, reap, harvest, be stern; Active Participle: Ṣārimīn / Noun: Ṣarīm.------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-م (ṣ-r-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting cutting off, harvesting crops, or a dark ploughed/reaped field (Ṣarīm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to harvesting gardens early in Surah Al-Qalam (68:17-20): "That they would surely harvest it in the morning (la-yaṣrimunnahā muṣbiḥīn)".
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صَرُمَ,
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To cut off, reap, harvest, be stern; Active Participle: Ṣārimīn / Noun: Ṣarīm.------Root Etymology-----ص-ر-م (ṣ-r-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting cutting off, harvesting crops, or a dark ploughed/reaped field (Ṣarīm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to harvesting gardens early in Surah Al-Qalam (68:17-20): "That they would surely harvest it in the morning (la-yaṣrimunnahā muṣbiḥīn)".
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صَعِدَ,
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To ascend, climb, mount; Noun: Ṣa‘ūd (ascent/hardship) / Ṣa‘īd (dust/soil).------Root Etymology-----ص-ع-د (ṣ-ع-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting upward movement, elevation, or clean soil surface (Ṣa‘īd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to good words ascending to Allah in Surah Fatir (35:10): "To Him ascends good speech (ilayhi yaṣ‘adu al-kalimu al-ṭayyib)".
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صَعَقَ,
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To strike with lightning, shock, knock unconscious; Noun: Ṣā‘iqah (thunderbolt, plural: Ṣawā‘iq).------Root Etymology-----ص-ع-ق (ṣ-ع-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting a sudden thunderclap, fatal shockwave, or fainting spell.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Musa falling unconscious in Surah Al-A'raf (7:143): "And Moses fell down unconscious (wa kharra Mūsā ṣa‘iqā)".
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صَغَا,
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To incline, lean toward, bend; Verb: Ṣaghat (inclined).------Root Etymology-----ص-غ-و / ص-غ-ي (ṣ-gh-w / ṣ-gh-y): Weak Defective root denoting leaning physically or emotionally toward a side.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hearts inclining toward false speech in Surah Al-An'am (6:113): "And so the hearts of those who disbelieve... may incline toward it (li-taṣghā ilayhi...)".
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صَغَا,
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To incline, lean toward, bend; Verb: Ṣaghat (inclined).------Root Etymology-----ص-غ-و / ص-غ-ي (ṣ-gh-w / ṣ-gh-y): Weak Defective root denoting leaning physically or emotionally toward a side.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hearts inclining toward false speech in Surah Al-An'am (6:113): "And so the hearts of those who disbelieve... may incline toward it (li-taṣghā ilayhi...)".
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صَغَا,
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To incline, lean toward, bend; Verb: Ṣaghat (inclined).------Root Etymology-----ص-غ-و / ص-غ-ي (ṣ-gh-w / ṣ-gh-y): Weak Defective root denoting leaning physically or emotionally toward a side.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hearts inclining toward false speech in Surah Al-An'am (6:113): "And so the hearts of those who disbelieve... may incline toward it (li-taṣghā ilayhi...)".
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صَغُرَ,
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To be small, little, humble, diminished; Noun: Ṣaghīr / Ṣaghār (humiliation).------Root Etymology-----ص-غ-ر (ṣ-gh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting smallness in physical size, age, or humbled status.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to writing down small and large deeds in Surah Al-Qamar (54:53): "And every small and great deed is written (wa kullu ṣaghīrin wa kabīrin mustaṭar)".
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صَفَا,
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To be clear, pure, serene; Proper Noun: Al-Ṣafā (rock/hill) / Active Participle: Mustaṣfā.------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-و / ص-ف-ي (ṣ-f-w / ṣ-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting purity, clarity, choosing the finest (Iṣṭafā), or smooth rocks (Ṣafā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Safa and Marwah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:158): "Indeed, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah (Inna al-Ṣafā wa-l-Marwata...)".
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صَفَا,
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To be clear, pure, serene; Proper Noun: Al-Ṣafā (rock/hill) / Active Participle: Mustaṣfā.------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-و / ص-ف-ي (ṣ-f-w / ṣ-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting purity, clarity, choosing the finest (Iṣṭafā), or smooth rocks (Ṣafā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Safa and Marwah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:158): "Indeed, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah (Inna al-Ṣafā wa-l-Marwata...)".
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صَفَحَ,
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To turn away, pardon, overlook, turn the page; Noun: Ṣafḥ (pardon/forgiveness).------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-ḥ (ṣ-f-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting the broad side of an object, turning a page, or forgiving generously.------ Quranic Context-----Command to pardon graciously in Surah Al-Hijr (15:85): "So pardon with gracious forgiveness (fa-ṣfaḥi al-ṣafḥa al-jamīl)".
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صَفَدَ,
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To bind, fetter, chain; Noun: Aṣfād (fetters, chains, shackles).------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-د (ṣ-f-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting binding limbs with ropes, cuffs, or iron chains.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to captives bound in chains in Surah Ibrahim (14:49): "And you will see the criminals that Day bound together in shackles (muqarranīna fī al-aṣfād)".
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صُفْر,
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Yellow, pale, golden (singular: Aṣfar / Ṣafrā’).------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-ر (ṣ-ف-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting yellow coloration, emptiness (Ṣifr), or copper/brass.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the yellow cow in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:69): "Indeed, she is a yellow cow, bright in color (Innahā baqaratun ṣafrā’u...)".
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صَفَّ,
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To arrange in ranks, align in rows, spread wings; Noun: Ṣaff (row/rank).------Root Etymology-----ص-ف-ف (ṣ-f-f): Geminate root denoting aligning soldiers, worshippers, or birds spreading wings in a straight row.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angels in rows in Surah Al-Anbiya / As-Saffat (37:1): "By those angels lined up in rows (Wa-l-ṣāffāti ṣaffā)".
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صَكَّ,
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To strike, slap, clap, hit with a sharp sound.------Root Etymology-----ص-ك-ك (ṣ-k-k): Geminate root denoting striking a surface sharply or slapping one's face in amazement/grief.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Sarah slapping her forehead in amazement in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:29): "And she struck her face and said, 'An old barren woman!' (fa-ṣakkat wajhahā)".
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صَلَبَ,
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To crucify, hang on a cross; Verb: Ṣalaba / Ṣallaba.------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ب (ṣ-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting executing someone by binding/nailing them to a wooden cross/post.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the crucifixion attempt in Surah An-Nisa (4:157): "And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him (wa mā qatalūhu wa mā ṣalabūhu)".
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صَلُبَ,
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To be hard, rigid, firm; Noun: Ṣulb (backbone, loins, plural: Aṣlāb).------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ب (ṣ-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting rigidity, physical toughness, or the human spine/loins (Ṣulb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human origin in Surah At-Tariq (86:7): "Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs (yakhruju min bayni al-ṣulbi wa-l-tarā'ib)".
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صَلَحَ,
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To be good, righteous, proper, fit, reform; Noun: Ṣālāḥ / Adj: Ṣāliḥ.------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ḥ (ṣ-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting righteousness, reconciliation, goodness, and sound health.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for righteous deeds, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:82): "And those who believe and do righteous deeds (wa ‘amilū al-ṣāliḥāt)".
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صَلَدَ,
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To be hard, bare, smooth and barren (rock/soil); Adj: Ṣald.------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-د (ṣ-l-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting hard, impenetrable stone that holds no soil or vegetation.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a barren rock washed clean by rain in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:264): "Leaving it bare/barren (fa-tarakahū ṣaldā)".
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صَلْصَلَ,
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To clink, ring, rattle; Noun: Ṣalṣāl (dry, sounding clay).------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ص-ل (ṣ-l-ṣ-l): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting the metallic or dry ringing sound of hardened clay.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human creation from ringing clay in Surah Al-Hijr (15:26): "From clay from an altered black mud (min ṣalṣālin min ḥama'in masnūn)".
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صلو,
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To pray, bless, perform ritual prayer; Noun: Ṣalāh (prayer, plural: Ṣalawāt).------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-و (ṣ-l-w): Weak Defective root denoting ritual prayer (Ṣalāh), supplication, or divine blessings/praise.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:3): "And establish prayer (wa yuqīmūna al-ṣalāh)".
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صَلَى,
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To burn, roast, endure intense heat; Verb: Yaṣlā / Form II: Ṣallā.------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ي (ṣ-l-y): Weak Defective root denoting exposure to scorching fire, burning, or entering Hellfire.------ Quranic Context-----Describes entering Hellfire in Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84:12): "And he will burn in a Blaze (wa yaṣlā sa‘īrā)".
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صَلَى,
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To burn, roast, endure intense heat; Verb: Yaṣlā / Form II: Ṣallā.------Root Etymology-----ص-ل-ي (ṣ-l-y): Weak Defective root denoting exposure to scorching fire, burning, or entering Hellfire.------ Quranic Context-----Describes entering Hellfire in Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84:12): "And he will burn in a Blaze (wa yaṣlā sa‘īrā)".
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صَمَتَ,
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To be silent, quiet, mute; Active Participle: Ṣāmitūn.------Root Etymology-----ص-م-ت (ṣ-m-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting complete vocal silence, remaining quiet, or withholding speech.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to remaining silent in Surah Al-A'raf (7:193): "Whether you call them or you remain silent (am antum ṣāmitūn)".
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صَمَدَ,
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To turn to, rely upon; Adj: Al-Ṣamad (The Eternal, Absolute, Self-Sufficient).------Root Etymology-----ص-م-د (ṣ-m-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning to an ultimate authority for needs, solid, or eternal.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:2): "Allah, the Eternal, Absolute / Self-Sufficient (Allāhu al-Ṣamad)".
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صَمَّ,
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To be deaf, plugged; Active Participle: Aṣamm (deaf, plural: Ṣumm).------Root Etymology-----ص-م-م (ṣ-m-m): Geminate root denoting blockage of the ear canal, deafness, or unresponsiveness to truth.------ Quranic Context-----Describes spiritual sensory blockage in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:18): "Deaf, dumb, and blind (Ṣummun bukmun ‘umyun)".
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صَنَعَ,
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To make, construct, manufacture, produce, fashion; Noun: Ṣun‘ / Ṣina‘ah.------Root Etymology-----ص-ن-ع (ṣ-n-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting skillful crafting, making, or manufacturing objects/deeds.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's masterful creation in Surah An-Naml (27:88): "The work of Allah, who perfected all things (Ṣun‘a Allāhi alladhī atqana kulla shay')".
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صَنَم,
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Idol, carved image, object of worship (plural: Aṣnām).------Root Etymology-----ص-ن-م (ṣ-n-m): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for carved stone or wooden idols.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Ibrahim questioning idol worship in Surah Al-An'am (6:74): "Do you take idols as deities? (A-tattakhidhu aṣnāman ālihatan)".
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صُنًو,
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Twin shoot, offshoot growing from the same root (plural: Ṣinwān).------Root Etymology-----ص-ن-و (ṣ-n-w): Weak Defective root denoting date palms or trees sharing a single common root system.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to palm trees sharing roots in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:4): "Date palms growing from single roots or separate roots (ṣinwānun wa ghayru ṣinwān)".
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صَهَرَ,
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To melt, fuse, liquefy by heat; Noun: Ṣihr (in-law / marriage affinity).------Root Etymology-----ص-h-ر (ṣ-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting melting fats/metals using heat or family kinship via marriage (Ṣihr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes punishment melting contents in Hell in Surah Al-Hajj (22:20): "With it is melted what is within their bellies (yuṣharu bihī mā fī buṭūnihim)".
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صَهَرَ,
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To melt, fuse, liquefy by heat; Noun: Ṣihr (in-law / marriage affinity).------Root Etymology-----ص-h-ر (ṣ-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting melting fats/metals using heat or family kinship via marriage (Ṣihr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes punishment melting contents in Hell in Surah Al-Hajj (22:20): "With it is melted what is within their bellies (yuṣharu bihī mā fī buṭūnihim)".
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صور,
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To shape, form, fashion, design; Noun: Ṣūrah (picture/shape, plural: Ṣuwar) / Ṣūr (Trumpet).------Root Etymology-----ص-و-ر (ṣ-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting fashioning physical forms (Ṣūrah) or blowing the Trumpet (Ṣūr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah fashioning humans in Surah Al-Infitar (82:8): "In whatever form He willed Has He assembled you (fī ayyi ṣūratin mā shā'a rakkabak)".
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صُوف,
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Wool, fleece of sheep (plural: Aṣwāf).------Root Etymology-----ص-و-ف (ṣ-w-f): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for sheep's wool.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to animal wool for furnishings in Surah An-Nahl (16:80): "And from their wool, fur, and hair... (wa min aṣwāfihā wa awbārihā)".
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صَومْعَة,
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Monastery, cell, recluse tower (plural: Ṣawāmi‘).------Root Etymology-----ص-م-ع (ṣ-م-ع): Sound Triliteral root (forming the quadriliteral-style noun Ṣawma‘ah) for high monkish cells/towers.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to places of worship protected by Allah in Surah Al-Hajj (22:40): "Monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques would have been demolished (Ṣawāmi‘u wa biya‘un)".
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صَيْف,
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Summer, hot season.------Root Etymology-----ص-ي-ف (ṣ-y-f): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for the summer season.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned in the Quraysh trade journeys in Surah Quraysh (106:2): "Their caravan of winter and summer (riḥlata al-shitā’i wa-l-ṣayf)".
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ضَاءَ,
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To shine, glow, give light; Noun: Ḍiyā’ (radiant light/brightness).------Root Etymology-----ض-و-أ (ḍ-w-’): Weak Hamzated root denoting emitting intense light or glowing brightly.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the oil giving light in Surah An-Nur (24:35): "Its oil would almost glow even if no fire had touched it (yakādu zaytuhā yuḍī’u...)".
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ضَارَ,
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To harm, injure, damage; Noun: Ḍarr / Ḍurr (harm/distress) / Ḍarār.------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ر (ḍ-r-r): Geminate root denoting harm, physical affliction, loss, or hardship.------ Quranic Context-----Used for harm and benefit belonging to Allah in Surah Al-An'am (6:17): "If Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it but He (wa in yamsaska Allāhu bi-ḍurrin...)".
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ضَاعَ,
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To be lost, perish, go to waste; Form IV: Aḍā‘a (to waste/neglect).------Root Etymology-----ض-ي-ع (ḍ-y-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting perishing, going to waste, or neglecting a duty/prayer.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah not letting reward go to waste in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:195): "I will not allow to be lost the work of any worker among you (annī lā uḍī‘u ‘amala ‘āmilin minkum)".
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ضَاعَ,
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To be lost, perish, go to waste; Form IV: Aḍā‘a (to waste/neglect).------Root Etymology-----ض-ي-ع (ḍ-y-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting perishing, going to waste, or neglecting a duty/prayer.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah not letting reward go to waste in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:195): "I will not allow to be lost the work of any worker among you (annī lā uḍī‘u ‘amala ‘āmilin minkum)".
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ضَافَ,
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To add, attach, entertain as a guest; Noun: Ḍayf (guest/guests).------Root Etymology-----ض-ي-ف (ḍ-y-f): Weak Hollow root denoting attaching oneself to someone, hospitality, or guests (Ḍayf).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Ibrahim's honored guests in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:24): "Has there reached you the story of the honored guests of Abraham? (ḍayfi Ibrāhīma al-mukramīn)".
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ضَاقَ,
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To be narrow, tight, constrained, distressed, uncomfortable.------Root Etymology-----ض-ي-ق (ḍ-y-q): Weak Hollow root denoting narrowness, spatial constriction, or emotional distress/anxiety.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to feeling constricted or distressed in Surah At-Tawbah (9:118): "And the earth felt tight/constricted upon them despite its vastness (wa ḍāqat ‘alayhimu al-arḍu bimā raḥubat)".
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ضَاقَ,
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To be narrow, tight, constrained, distressed, uncomfortable.------Root Etymology-----ض-ي-ق (ḍ-y-q): Weak Hollow root denoting narrowness, spatial constriction, or emotional distress/anxiety.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to feeling constricted or distressed in Surah At-Tawbah (9:118): "And the earth felt tight/constricted upon them despite its vastness (wa ḍāqat ‘alayhimu al-arḍu bimā raḥubat)".
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ضَجَعَ,
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To lie down, rest on one's side; Noun: Maḍāji‘ (resting places/beds, singular: Maḍja‘).------Root Etymology-----ض-ج-ع (ḍ-j-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting reclining, lying on one's side, or sleeping.------ Quranic Context-----Describes believers abandoning their beds for night prayer in Surah As-Sajdah (32:16): "Their sides forsake their beds (tatajāfā junūbuhum ‘an al-maḍāji‘)".
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ضَحَا,
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To appear in bright morning sunshine; Noun: Ḍuḥā (forenoon, morning brightness, daylight).------Root Etymology-----ض-ح-و / ض-ح-ي (ḍ-ḥ-w / ḍ-ḥ-y): Weak Defective root denoting the heat and brightness of the mid-morning sun.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to mid-morning daylight in Surah Ash-Shams (91:1): "By the sun and its brightness (wa-l-shamsi wa ḍuḥāhā)".
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ضَحِكَ,
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To laugh, smile, burst into laughter; Active Participle: Ḍāḥikah.------Root Etymology-----ض-ح-ك (ḍ-ḥ-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting laughing, showing teeth in joy or mockery.------ Quranic Context-----Describes joyful, bright faces on Judgment Day in Surah 'Abasa (80:39): "Laughing, rejoicing at good news (ḍāḥikatun mustabshirah)".
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ضَدَّ,
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Opposite, contrary, adversary, opponent, antagonist (plural: Aḍdād).------Root Etymology-----ض-د-د (ḍ-d-d): Geminate root denoting standing in direct opposition, contradiction, or rivalry.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to idols becoming adversaries to their worshippers in Surah Maryam (19:82): "Nay, they will deny their worship and become opponents to them (wa yakūnūna ‘alayhim ḍiddā)".
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ضَرَبَ,
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To strike, hit, beat, set forth (parables), travel/stride across land.------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ب (ḍ-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting striking, setting examples/parables (Ḍaraba mathalā), or traveling (Ḍarb fī al-arḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Used frequently for presenting parables, e.g., Surah Ibrahim (14:24): "Have you not considered how Allah presents a parable...? (ḍaraba Allāhu mathalā)".
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ضَرَبَ,
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To strike, hit, beat, set forth (parables), travel/stride across land.------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ب (ḍ-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting striking, setting examples/parables (Ḍaraba mathalā), or traveling (Ḍarb fī al-arḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Used frequently for presenting parables, e.g., Surah Ibrahim (14:24): "Have you not considered how Allah presents a parable...? (ḍaraba Allāhu mathalā)".
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ضَرَّ,
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To harm, injure, hurt, afflict; Noun: Ḍarr / Ḍurr (harm, affliction, adversity).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ر (ḍ-r-r): Geminate root denoting harm, physical affliction, adversity, or necessity (Ḍarūrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing harm in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurru)".
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ضَرَّ,
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To harm, injure, hurt, afflict; Noun: Ḍarr / Ḍurr (harm, affliction, adversity).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ر (ḍ-r-r): Geminate root denoting harm, physical affliction, adversity, or necessity (Ḍarūrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing harm in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurru)".
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ضَرَّ,
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To harm, injure, hurt, afflict; Noun: Ḍarr / Ḍurr (harm, affliction, adversity).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ر (ḍ-r-r): Geminate root denoting harm, physical affliction, adversity, or necessity (Ḍarūrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing harm in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurru)".
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ضَرَّ,
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To harm, injure, hurt, afflict; Noun: Ḍarr / Ḍurr (harm, affliction, adversity).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ر (ḍ-r-r): Geminate root denoting harm, physical affliction, adversity, or necessity (Ḍarūrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing harm in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurru)".
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ضَرَعَ,
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To humble oneself, supplicate earnestly, plead; Noun: Ḍarī‘ (bitter thorn plant).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ع (ḍ-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting humility, earnest supplication, or weakness (Ḍarī‘ = bitter desert plant).------ Quranic Context-----Command to pray with humility in Surah Al-A'raf (7:55): "Call upon your Lord in humility and in secret (taḍarru‘an wa khufyah)".
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ضَرَعَ,
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To humble oneself, supplicate earnestly, plead; Noun: Ḍarī‘ (bitter thorn plant).------Root Etymology-----ض-ر-ع (ḍ-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting humility, earnest supplication, or weakness (Ḍarī‘ = bitter desert plant).------ Quranic Context-----Command to pray with humility in Surah Al-A'raf (7:55): "Call upon your Lord in humility and in secret (taḍarru‘an wa khufyah)".
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ضَّأْن,
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Sheep (collective noun for sheep as opposed to goats, singular: Ḍā'in).------Root Etymology-----ض-أ-ن (ḍ-’-n): Hamzated Triliteral root forming the nominal word for wool-bearing sheep.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned among livestock pairs in Surah Al-An'am (6:143): "Of the sheep two and of the goats two (mina al-ḍa'ni ithnayn)...".
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ضّخَّ,
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To gush forth, spurt out, surge continuously; Active Participle: Naḍḍākhāt.------Root Etymology-----ض-خ-خ (ḍ-kh-kh) / ن-ض-خ: Geminate/Triliteral root depicting pressurized liquids surging or spurting forth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to gushing springs in Paradise in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:66): "In both of them are two springs gushing forth (‘aynāni naḍḍākhātān)".
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ضَعَفَ,
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To double, multiply, compound; Noun: Ḍi‘f (double, multiple, plural: Aḍ‘āf).------Root Etymology-----ض-ع-ف (ḍ-ع-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting doubling, multiplying rewards/punishments, or compounding.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to multiplied interest/wealth in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:130): "Do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied (aḍ‘āfan muḍā‘afah)".
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ضَعَفَ,
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To double, multiply, compound; Noun: Ḍi‘f (double, multiple, plural: Aḍ‘āf).------Root Etymology-----ض-ع-ف (ḍ-ع-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting doubling, multiplying rewards/punishments, or compounding.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to multiplied interest/wealth in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:130): "Do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied (aḍ‘āfan muḍā‘afah)".
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ضَعُفَ,
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To be weak, feeble, frail; Active Participle: Ḍa‘īf (plural: Ḍu‘afā’).------Root Etymology-----ض-ع-ف (ḍ-ع-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting weakness in physical strength, resolve, or status.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human creation in Surah An-Nisa (4:28): "And man was created weak (wa khuliqa al-insānu ḍa‘īfā)".
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ضغَثَ,
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To mix up, confuse, gather a handful of green herbs; Noun: Ḍighth (bundle) / Aḍghāth (confused dreams).------Root Etymology-----ض-غ-ث (ḍ-gh-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting mixing different stalks into a bundle or jumbling thoughts/dreams.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to jumbled dreams in Surah Yusuf (12:44): "They said, 'Jumbled dreams...' (Aḍghāthu aḥlām)", and a bundle of stalks in Surah Sad (38:44).
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ضَغِنَ,
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To harbor hatred, rancor, malice, deep resentment; Noun: Ḍighn (plural: Aḍghān).------Root Etymology-----ض-غ-ن (ḍ-gh-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting hidden resentment, ill-will, or inner malice.------ Quranic Context-----Describes exposing inner malice in Surah Muhammad (47:29): "Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah will not expose their rancor/malice? (aḍghānahum)".
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ضِفدَع,
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Frog (plural: Ḍafādi‘).------Root Etymology-----ض-ف-د-ع (ḍ-f-d-‘): Quadriliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for frogs.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as one of the plagues sent upon Pharaoh's people in Surah Al-A'raf (7:133): "So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs (wa-l-ḍafādi‘)...".
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ضَلَّ,
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To stray, go astray, err, be lost, vanish; Noun: Ḍalāl / Ḍalālah (misguidance).------Root Etymology-----ض-ل-ل (ḍ-l-l): Geminate root denoting losing one's way, straying from truth, or vanishing.------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for straying from truth, e.g., Surah Al-Fatihah (1:7): "Nor of those who go astray (wa lā al-ḍāllīn)".
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ضَمُرَ,
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To be slender, lean, emaciated; Active Participle: Ḍāmir (lean mount/camel).------Root Etymology-----ض-م-ر (ḍ-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting slimness, lean mounts trained for long travel, or concealment (Ḍamīr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lean camels traveling for Hajj in Surah Al-Hajj (22:27): "They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel (wa ‘alā kulli ḍāmir)".
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ضَمَّ,
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To draw close, clasp, embrace, join together.------Root Etymology-----ض-م-م (ḍ-m-m): Geminate root denoting drawing something tight to oneself or gathering items together.------ Quranic Context-----Command to Musa in Surah Ta-Ha (20:22): "And draw your hand to your side... (wa-ḍmum yadaka ilā janāḥika)".
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ضَنُكَ,
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To be narrow, tight, wretched, miserable; Noun: Ḍank (hardship/wretched life).------Root Etymology-----ض-ن-ك (ḍ-n-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting spatial tightness, hardship, or a suffocating life.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a miserable life for turning away from Allah in Surah Ta-Ha (20:124): "Indeed, he will have a depressed/wretched life (fa-inna lahū ma‘īshatan ḍankā)".
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ضَنَّ,
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To be stingy, miserly, withhold greedily; Active Participle: Ḍanīn.------Root Etymology-----ض-ن-ن (ḍ-n-n): Geminate root denoting holding onto something greedily or withholding knowledge/wealth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Prophet not withholding revelation in Surah At-Takwir (81:24): "And he is not a withholder of knowledge of the unseen (wa mā huwa ‘alā al-ghaybi bi-ḍanīn)".
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ضَهِي,
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To resemble, match, imitate, correspond to; Verb: Yudāhi'ūn.------Root Etymology-----ض-هـ-أ / ض-هـ-ي (ḍ-h-’-w / ḍ-h-y): Weak Hamzated root denoting imitation, matching, or echoing another's claims.------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers imitating pagan sayings in Surah At-Tawbah (9:30): "They imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before (yudāhi'ūna qawla alladhīna kafarū...)".
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طَأْمَنَ,
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To be tranquil, at rest, peaceful, reassured; Noun: Iṭmi'nān.------Root Etymology-----ط-م-أ-ن (ṭ-m-’-n): Quadriliteral Hamzated root denoting inner peace, stillness, and emotional reassurance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hearts finding rest in Allah's remembrance in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:28): "Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest (taṭma'innu al-qulūb)".
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طَابَ,
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To be good, pleasant, pure, delightful; Noun: Ṭīb / Adj: Ṭayyib (good/pure) / Ṭūbā.------Root Etymology-----ط-ي-ب (ṭ-y-b): Weak Hollow root denoting wholesome quality, purity, delight, and pleasing state.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lawful, pure food in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168): "Eat from whatever is on earth lawful and good (ḥalālan ṭayyibā)".
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طَارَ,
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To fly, soar; Noun: Ṭā'ir (bird/omen) / Ṭayr (birds) / Form X: Iṭṭayyara (to see bad omen).------Root Etymology-----ط-ي-ر (ṭ-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting airborne flight, birds (Ṭayr), or augury/perceiving ill-omens.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to birds in flight in Surah An-Nahl (16:79): "Do they not see the birds controlled in the atmosphere of the sky? (al-ṭayri musakhkharāt)".
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طَارَ,
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To fly, soar; Noun: Ṭā'ir (bird/omen) / Ṭayr (birds) / Form X: Iṭṭayyara (to see bad omen).------Root Etymology-----ط-ي-ر (ṭ-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting airborne flight, birds (Ṭayr), or augury/perceiving ill-omens.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to birds in flight in Surah An-Nahl (16:79): "Do they not see the birds controlled in the atmosphere of the sky? (al-ṭayri musakhkharāt)".
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طَاعَ,
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To obey, yield, submit willingly; Noun: Ṭā‘ah / Form IV: Aṭā‘a (to obey) / Form X: Istaṭā‘a (to be able).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ع (ṭ-w-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting willingness, obedience (Ṭā‘ah), or capacity/ability (Istiṭā‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Command to obey Allah and the Messenger in Surah An-Nisa (4:59): "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Aṭī‘ū Allāha wa aṭī‘ū al-Rasūl)".
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طَاعَ,
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To obey, yield, submit willingly; Noun: Ṭā‘ah / Form IV: Aṭā‘a (to obey) / Form X: Istaṭā‘a (to be able).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ع (ṭ-w-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting willingness, obedience (Ṭā‘ah), or capacity/ability (Istiṭā‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Command to obey Allah and the Messenger in Surah An-Nisa (4:59): "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Aṭī‘ū Allāha wa aṭī‘ū al-Rasūl)".
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طَاعَ,
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To obey, yield, submit willingly; Noun: Ṭā‘ah / Form IV: Aṭā‘a (to obey) / Form X: Istaṭā‘a (to be able).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ع (ṭ-w-‘): Weak Hollow root denoting willingness, obedience (Ṭā‘ah), or capacity/ability (Istiṭā‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Command to obey Allah and the Messenger in Surah An-Nisa (4:59): "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Aṭī‘ū Allāha wa aṭī‘ū al-Rasūl)".
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طَافَ,
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To go around, perform circumambulation, rove; Noun: Ṭawāf / Ṭā'if (visitor/circumambulator).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ف (ṭ-w-f): Weak Hollow root denoting circling around an object, roving, or walking around the Ka'bah.------ Quranic Context-----Command to circumambulate the Ka'bah in Surah Al-Hajj (22:29): "And circumambulate the Ancient House (wal-yaṭṭawwafū bi-l-bayti al-‘atīq)".
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طَاقَ,
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To be able to bear, endure with difficulty; Noun: Ṭāqah (capacity/power).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ق (ṭ-w-q): Weak Hollow root denoting capacity, encircling as a collar (Ṭawq), or bearing a heavy load.------ Quranic Context-----Prayer in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286): "Our Lord, and lay not upon us that which we have no ability to bear (mā lā ṭāqata lanā bih)".
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طَالَ,
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To be long, stretch out, endure for a long time; Noun: Ṭūl (length/height) / Ṭawīl.------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ل (ṭ-w-l): Weak Hollow root denoting length in time/space, tallness, or abundance of means (Dhū al-Ṭawl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the passage of long ages in Surah Al-Hadid (57:16): "And the period became long for them, so their hearts hardened (fa-ṭāla ‘alayhimu al-amadu)".
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طَبَعَ,
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To seal, stamp, imprint, set a seal upon.------Root Etymology-----ط-ب-ع (ṭ-b-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting imprinting a mark, stamping, or sealing a heart against guidance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sealing disbelieving hearts in Surah At-Tawbah (9:93): "And Allah has sealed their hearts, so they do not know (wa ṭaba‘a Allāhu ‘alā qulūbihim)".
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طَبَقَ,
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To cover, match, layer; Noun: Ṭabaq (layer, stage, plane, plural: Ṭibāq / Aṭbāq).------Root Etymology-----ط-ب-ق (ṭ-b-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting layers fitted together, matching planes, or stages of life.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to seven heavens in layers in Surah Al-Mulk (67:3): "Who created seven heavens in layers (sab‘a samāwātin ṭibāqā)".
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طَرَحَ,
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To throw down, cast away, discard, fling.------Root Etymology-----ط-ر-ḥ (ṭ-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting flinging something aside or throwing an object down.------ Quranic Context-----Used by Yusuf's brothers in Surah Yusuf (12:9): "Kill Joseph or cast him out to some land (itraḥūhu arḍā)".
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طَرَدَ,
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To drive away, banish, repel, expel; Active Participle: Ṭārid.------Root Etymology-----ط-ر-د (ṭ-r-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting driving off, banishing, or repelling people from a gathering.------ Quranic Context-----Prophet Nuh refuses to expel believers in Surah Hud (11:29): "And I am not going to drive away those who have believed (wa mā anā bi-ṭāridi alladhīna āmanū)".
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طَرَفَ,
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To glance, blink; Noun: Ṭaraf (edge, side, limit, plural: Aṭrāf) / Ṭarf (glance/gaze).------Root Etymology-----ط-ر-ف (ṭ-r-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting the outer edge/end of a land (Aṭrāf) or a glance of the eye (Ṭarf).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lowering gazes in Surah As-Saffat (37:48): "And with them will be women limiting their glances (qāṣirātu al-ṭarf)".
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طَرَقَ,
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To knock, strike, hammer; Noun: Ṭāriq (night-comer/piercing star) / Ṭarīqah (path/way).------Root Etymology-----ط-ر-ق (ṭ-r-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting knocking at night (Ṭāriq), striking, or a trodden road/manner (Ṭarīqah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the piercing night star in Surah At-Tariq (86:1): "By the sky and the night comer (Wa-l-samā'i wa-l-ṭāriq)".
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طَرِىَ,
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To be fresh, tender, moist, juicy; Adj: Ṭariyy.------Root Etymology-----ط-ر-و / ط-ر-ي (ṭ-r-w / ṭ-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting fresh, tender, or newly extracted organic material.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fresh seafood in Surah An-Nahl (16:14): "That you may eat from it tender/fresh meat (li-ta'kulū minhu laḥman ṭariyyā)".
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طَعِمَ,
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To taste, eat, consume food; Noun: Ṭa‘ām (food) / Ṭa‘m (taste).------Root Etymology-----ط-ع-م (ṭ-‘-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting tasting, eating, or providing food/sustenance (Ṭa‘ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to feeding the poor in Surah Al-Insan (76:8): "And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy... (wa yuṭ‘imūna al-ṭa‘ām)".
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طَعَنَ,
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To stab, thrust, defame, slander, attack (one's character/faith).------Root Etymology-----ط-ع-ن (ṭ-‘-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting stabbing with a weapon or slandering/attacking religion verbally.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to slandering religion in Surah At-Tawbah (9:12): "And slander/attack your religion (wa ṭa‘anū fī dīnikum)".
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طَغَا,
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To exceed all bounds, transgress, overflow, tyranny; Noun: Ṭughyān / Ṭāghūt.------Root Etymology-----ط-غ-و / ط-غ-ي (ṭ-gh-w / ṭ-gh-y): Weak Defective root denoting tyrannical transgression, overflowing bounds, or idols (Ṭāghūt).------ Quranic Context-----Command to Musa regarding Pharaoh in Surah Ta-Ha (20:24): "Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed (innahū ṭaghā)".
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طف,
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To give short measure/weight, defraud; Active Participle: Muṭaffifīn.------Root Etymology-----ط-ف-ف (ṭ-f-f): Geminate root denoting underweighing goods, cheating in measurements, or stinting.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to defrauders in measurements in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:1): "Woe to those who give less in measure and weight (Waylun lil-muṭaffifīn)".
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طَفِقَ,
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To begin, commence, set about doing something (followed by an imperfect verb).------Root Etymology-----ط-ف-ق (ṭ-f-q): Sound Triliteral root acting as an auxiliary verb of inception (to start/commence doing an action).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Adam and Hawwa in Surah Al-A'raf (7:22): "And they began to fasten over themselves from the leaves of Paradise (wa ṭafiqā yakhṣifāni...)".
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طَفِىءَ,
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To be extinguished, go out (fire/light); Form IV: Aṭfa'a (to extinguish).------Root Etymology-----ط-ف-أ (ṭ-f-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting extinguishing a flame, putting out a fire, or quenching light.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah quenching wars in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:64): "Every time they kindled a fire of war, Allah extinguished it (aṭfa'ahā Allāh)".
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طَفِىءَ,
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To be extinguished, go out (fire/light); Form IV: Aṭfa'a (to extinguish).------Root Etymology-----ط-ف-أ (ṭ-f-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting extinguishing a flame, putting out a fire, or quenching light.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah quenching wars in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:64): "Every time they kindled a fire of war, Allah extinguished it (aṭfa'ahā Allāh)".
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طَلَبَ,
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To seek, request, search for, pursue; Active Participle: Ṭālib / Passive: Maṭlūb.------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ب (ṭ-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting seeking, asking for, or pursuing a target.------ Quranic Context-----Used in the parable of the fly in Surah Al-Hajj (22:73): "Weak are the pursuer and the pursued (ḍa‘ufa al-ṭālibu wa-l-maṭlūb)".
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طَلَحَ,
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Banana trees, acacia trees, layered fruit trees; Noun: Ṭalḥ.------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ḥ (ṭ-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting layered desert trees or banana plants with heavy clusters.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to layered trees in Paradise in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:29): "And banana trees layered with fruit (wa ṭalḥin manḍūd)".
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طَلَعَ,
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To rise, emerge, ascend, appear; Noun: Maṭli‘ (sunrise/place) / Ṭal‘ (pollen/spathe).------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ع (ṭ-l-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting rising above the horizon (sun/stars) or emerging fruit/spathes.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the rising of the sun in Surah Al-Kahf (18:90): "Until, when he came to the rising of the sun (ḥattā idhā balagha maṭli‘a al-shams)".
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طَلُقَ,
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To be free, divorced, released; Form II: Ṭallaqa (to divorce); Noun: Ṭalāq.------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ق (ṭ-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting releasing bonds, setting free, or dissolving a marriage (Ṭalāq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to marital divorce in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:229): "Divorce is twice (Al-ṭalāqu marratān)".
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طَلَّ,
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Light rain, drizzle, dew (as opposed to heavy rain Wābil).------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ل (ṭ-l-l): Geminate root denoting light moisture, dew, or gentle rain showers.------ Quranic Context-----Describes soil producing fruit even with light drizzle in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:265): "And if it does not receive heavy rain, then a drizzle is sufficient (fa-ṭall)".
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طَلَّ,
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Light rain, drizzle, dew (as opposed to heavy rain Wābil).------Root Etymology-----ط-ل-ل (ṭ-l-l): Geminate root denoting light moisture, dew, or gentle rain showers.------ Quranic Context-----Describes soil producing fruit even with light drizzle in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:265): "And if it does not receive heavy rain, then a drizzle is sufficient (fa-ṭall)".
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طَمَثَ,
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To touch, deflower, untangle, mark.------Root Etymology-----ط-م-ث (ṭ-m-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting touching or intimate physical contact with a woman.------ Quranic Context-----Describes maidens of Paradise in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:56): "Untouched before them by man or jinn (lam yaṭmith-hunna insun qablahum wa lā jānn)".
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طَمَسَ,
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To efface, wipe out, obliterate, blind, destroy completely.------Root Etymology-----ط-م-س (ṭ-m-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting erasing features, blinding eyes, or completely obliterating a landmark.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to obliterating stars or eyes in Surah Al-Qamar (54:37): "So We blinded/effaced their eyes (fa-ṭamasnā a‘yunahum)".
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طَمَسَ,
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To efface, wipe out, obliterate, blind, destroy completely.------Root Etymology-----ط-م-س (ṭ-m-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting erasing features, blinding eyes, or completely obliterating a landmark.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to obliterating stars or eyes in Surah Al-Qamar (54:37): "So We blinded/effaced their eyes (fa-ṭamasnā a‘yunahum)".
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طَمِعَ,
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To desire eagerly, covet, hope for, aspire to; Noun: Ṭama‘.------Root Etymology-----ط-م-ع (ṭ-m-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting hopeful desire, yearning for divine mercy, or eager expectation.------ Quranic Context-----Describes praying with fear and hope in Surah Al-A'raf (7:56): "And call upon Him in fear and aspiration/hope (khawfan wa ṭama‘ā)".
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طَمَّ,
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To overwhelm, cover completely, submerge; Noun: Ṭāmma (overwhelming calamity).------Root Etymology-----ط-م-م (ṭ-m-m): Geminate root denoting submerging under water, filling a hole flat, or an overwhelming disaster (Ṭāmma).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Great Calamity on Judgment Day in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:34): "But when there comes the Greatest Overwhelming Calamity (fa-idhā jā’ati al-ṭāmmatu al-kubrā)".
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طَهُرَ,
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To be clean, pure, ritualistically purificated; Noun: Ṭahūr / Ṭahārah.------Root Etymology-----ط-هـ-ر (ṭ-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting absolute cleanliness, ritual purity, or moral chastity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to purification in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:222): "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves (wa yuḥibbu al-mutaṭahhirīn)".
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طَوْد,
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High mountain, towering peak, massive rock formation (plural: Aṭwād).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-د (ṭ-w-d): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for a lofty, massive mountain.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the parted sea standing like massive mountains in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:63): "And each part was like a great towering mountain (kal-ṭawdi al-‘aẓīm)".
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طَوْر,
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Mountain, stage, phase, limit, state (plural: Aṭwār).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ر (ṭ-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting stages of development (Aṭwār), limits, or Mount Sinai (Al-Ṭūr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the creation of man in stages in Surah Nuh (71:14): "While He has created you in stages (wa qad khalaqakum aṭwārā)".
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طَوَى,
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To fold up, roll up, wind, coil; Noun: Ṭayy / Proper Noun: Ṭuwā (Valley of Tuwa).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ي (ṭ-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting folding documents/scrolls or passing across distance (Ṭayy).------ Quranic Context-----Describes folding up the heavens on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:104): "The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a written sheet (ka-ṭayyi al-sijilli)".
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طَوَى,
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To fold up, roll up, wind, coil; Noun: Ṭayy / Proper Noun: Ṭuwā (Valley of Tuwa).------Root Etymology-----ط-و-ي (ṭ-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting folding documents/scrolls or passing across distance (Ṭayy).------ Quranic Context-----Describes folding up the heavens on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:104): "The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a written sheet (ka-ṭayyi al-sijilli)".
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طِيِن,
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Clay, soil, mud, wet earth.------Root Etymology-----ط-ي-ن (ṭ-y-n): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for natural clay or sticky earth.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the creation of man from clay in Surah Al-An'am (6:2): "He it is who created you from clay (khalaqakum min ṭīn)".
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ظَعَنَ,
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To depart, set out on a journey, travel, break camp; Noun: Ẓa‘n.------Root Etymology-----ظ-ع-ن (ẓ-‘-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting setting out on a trek or breaking camp to travel.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to traveling days in Surah An-Nahl (16:80): "Which you find light on the day of your travel (yawma ẓa‘nikum)...".
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ظَفِرَ,
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To gain victory, conquer, succeed, overcome; Noun: Ẓafar / Aẓfār (claws/nails).------Root Etymology-----ظ-ف-ر (ẓ-f-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting claws/nails (Ẓufur) or attaining victory and triumph (Ẓafar).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to granting victory over enemies in Surah Al-Fath (48:24): "After He made you victorious over them (min ba‘di an aẓfarakum ‘alayhim)".
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ظَلَّ,
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To remain, stay, continue to be, become, stay during the day; Noun: Ẓill (shade).------Root Etymology-----ظ-ل-ل (ẓ-l-l): Geminate root denoting continuous shadow/shade (Ẓill) or remaining persistently in a state.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to staying persistently at an action in Surah Ta-Ha (20:91): "We will never cease being devoted to it (lan nabraḥa ‘alayhi ‘ākifīn...)".
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ظَلَمَ,
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To do wrong, oppress, act unjustly, darken; Noun: Ẓulm (injustice) / Ẓulumāt (darkness).------Root Etymology-----ظ-ل-م (ẓ-l-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting placing something out of its proper place, oppression (Ẓulm), or darkness (Ẓulmāt).------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for wronging oneself or others, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:54): "Indeed, you have wronged yourselves (iẓalamtum anfusakum)".
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ظَمِىءَ,
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To be thirsty, suffer thirst; Noun: Ẓama' (intense thirst).------Root Etymology-----ظ-م-أ (ẓ-m-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting burning physical thirst or dehydration.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to thirst not touching believers in Allah's cause in Surah At-Tawbah (9:120): "That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or fatigue... (lā yuṣībuhum ẓama'un)".
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ظَنَّ,
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To think, suppose, deem, assume, hold a conviction; Noun: Ẓann (conjecture/conviction).------Root Etymology-----ظ-ن-ن (ẓ-n-n): Geminate root denoting opinion, strong conviction, or conjecture/assumption (Ẓann).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to believers being certain of meeting Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:46): "Who are certain that they will meet their Lord (alladhīna yaẓunnūna annahum mulāqū Rabbihim)".
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ظَهَرَ,
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To appear, become manifest, prevail, back up; Noun: Ẓahr (back/rear) / Ẓāhir.------Root Etymology-----ظ-هـ-ر (ẓ-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting the human back (Ẓahr), appearing openly (Ẓuhūr), or gaining dominance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to outer/manifest aspects in Surah Al-An'am (6:151): "What is apparent of them and what is concealed (mā ẓahara minhā wa mā baṭana)".
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ظَهَرَ,
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To appear, become manifest, prevail, back up; Noun: Ẓahr (back/rear) / Ẓāhir.------Root Etymology-----ظ-هـ-ر (ẓ-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting the human back (Ẓahr), appearing openly (Ẓuhūr), or gaining dominance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to outer/manifest aspects in Surah Al-An'am (6:151): "What is apparent of them and what is concealed (mā ẓahara minhā wa mā baṭana)".
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عَابَ,
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To find fault with, flaw, damage, mar; Noun: ‘Ayb (defect/fault).------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ب (‘-y-b): Weak Hollow root denoting introducing a defect, damaging, or finding fault.------ Quranic Context-----Used by Al-Khidr regarding damaging the ship in Surah Al-Kahf (18:79): "So I intended to cause a defect in it (fa-arattu an a‘ībahā)".
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عَادَ,
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To return, repeat, go back to; Proper Noun: ‘Ād (ancient nation) / Noun: ‘Īd (festival).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-د (‘-w-d): Weak Hollow root denoting returning to a habit/place (‘Awda), repeating, or the ancient tribe of ‘Ād.------ Quranic Context-----Used for returning to disbelief/sin in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275): "And whoever returns - those are the companions of the Fire (wa man ‘āda fa-ulā’ika...)".
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عَاذَ,
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To seek refuge, take shelter, turn for protection; Noun: Ma‘ādh / I‘ādhah.------Root Etymology-----ع-و-ذ (‘-w-dh): Weak Hollow root denoting seeking sanctuary, turning to protection, or shielding oneself.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in supplications, e.g., Surah An-Nas (114:1): "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind' (A‘ūdhu bi-Rabbi al-nās)".
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عَارَ,
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To be ashamed, feel dishonor; Noun: ‘Ār (shame/disgrace) / Form II: ‘Ayyara.------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ر (‘-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting disgraceful conduct, shame (‘Ār), or wild donkeys/caravans (‘Īr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the caravan in the story of Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:70): "O you in the caravan, indeed you are thieves (Ayyatuhā al-‘īru innakum la-sāriqūn)".
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عَاشَ,
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To live, lead a life, exist; Noun: ‘Aysh / Ma‘īshah (livelihood/life).------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ش (‘-y-sh): Weak Hollow root denoting living, sustaining life, or means of sustenance (Ma‘īshah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to worldly livelihood in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:32): "We have distributed among them their livelihood in the life of this world (ma‘īshatahum fī al-ḥayāti al-dunyā)".
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عَاقَ,
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To hinder, impede, prevent, delay; Active Participle: Mu‘awwiqīn.------Root Etymology-----ع-و-ق (‘-w-q): Weak Hollow root denoting holding back people, impeding progress, or discouraging action.------ Quranic Context-----Describes those who hinder others from fighting in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:18): "Allah already knows those who hinder among you (al-mu‘awwiqīna minkum)".
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عَالَ,
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To lean, deviate, act unjustly, support a family, be poor; Noun: ‘Ā’il (poor/needy).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-ل (‘-w-l): Weak Hollow root denoting leaning from justice (‘Awl), supporting dependents, or being destitute (‘Ā’il).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to preventing injustice in marriage in Surah An-Nisa (4:3): "That is more suitable that you may not incline to injustice (allā ta‘ūlū)".
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عَامَ,
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To float, swim; Noun: ‘Ām (year, plural: A‘wām).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-م (‘-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting floating in water or the passage of a complete annual cycle (‘Ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to weaning a child in Surah Luqman (31:14): "And his weaning is in two years (wa fiṣāluhū fī ‘āmayn)".
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عَامَ,
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To float, swim; Noun: ‘Ām (year, plural: A‘wām).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-م (‘-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting floating in water or the passage of a complete annual cycle (‘Ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to weaning a child in Surah Luqman (31:14): "And his weaning is in two years (wa fiṣāluhū fī ‘āmayn)".
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عَانَ,
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To assist, help, aid; Form IV: A‘āna; Form X: Ista‘āna (to seek help).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-ن (‘-w-n): Weak Hollow root denoting rendering assistance, mutual cooperation (Ta‘āwun), or asking for help.------ Quranic Context-----Found in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:5): "And You alone do we ask for help (wa iyyāka nasta‘īn)".
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عَبَأَ,
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To care for, give weight to, prepare, pack; Noun: ‘Ib’ (burden/load).------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-أ (‘-b-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting attaching importance to something, paying heed, or carrying a load.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah not caring for disbelievers without prayer in Surah Al-Furqan (25:77): "Say, 'What would my Lord care for you if not for your supplication?' (Mā ya‘ba’u bikum Rabbī...)".
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عَبَثَ,
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To play, act aimlessly, engage in useless activity; Noun: ‘Abath.------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-ث (‘-b-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting foolishness, purposeless action, or frivolous play.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human creation not being in vain in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:115): "Did you think that We created you uselessly/in vain? (annamā khalaqnākum ‘abathā)".
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عَبَدَ,
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To worship, serve, obey, render submission; Noun: ‘Abd (slave/servant, plural: ‘Ibād).------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-د (‘-b-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting servitude, submission, devotion, or worshipping Allah alone.------ Quranic Context-----Core purpose of creation in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:56): "And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me (illā li-ya‘budūn)".
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عَبَرَ,
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To cross, traverse, interpret (dreams), weep; Noun: ‘Ibrah (lesson/warning) / ‘Ābir (traveler).------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-ر (‘-b-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting crossing over a river/road, passing from external words to meaning (I‘tibār), or a moral lesson (‘Ibrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to moral lessons in historical events in Surah Yusuf (12:111): "There was certainly in their stories a lesson (laqad kāna fī qasasiḥim ‘ibrah)...".
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عَبَسَ,
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To frown, scowl, contract the brow in displeasure.------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-س (‘-b-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting frowning, facial contraction, or austere expressions.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Prophet's reaction to the blind man in Surah ‘Abasa (80:1): "He frowned and turned away ( ‘Abasa wa tawallā)".
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عَبْقَرِيَ,
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Luxurious carpet, fine tapestry, ingenious, exquisite (plural: ‘Abqariyy).------Root Etymology-----ع-ب-ق-ر (‘-b-q-r): Quadriliteral root forming the classical nominal word for rich, richly woven, or exquisite carpets/cushions.------ Quranic Context-----Describes plush green carpets in Paradise in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:76): "Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets (wa ‘abqariyyin ḥisān)".
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عَتَا,
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To exceed limits, act with insolence, rebel, age/wither; Noun: ‘Utuww.------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-و / ع-ت-ي (‘-t-w / ‘-t-y): Weak Defective root denoting rebellious insolence, extreme pride, or advanced withered age.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the arrogance of transgressors in Surah Al-Furqan (25:21): "They have certainly become arrogant... and insolent with great insolence (wa ‘ataw ‘utuwwan kabīrā)".
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عَتَبَ,
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To blame, reproach, turn back; Form IV: A‘taba (to grant favor / seek pleasure); Noun: Mu‘tabīn.------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-ب (‘-t-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting reproaching someone, returning to favor, or doorstep/step (‘Atabah).------ Quranic Context-----Used for sinners seeking to make amends on Judgment Day in Surah Fussilat (41:24): "And if they beg for favor, they are not of those granted favor (wa in yastata‘tibū fa-mā hum min al-mu‘tabīn)".
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عَتُدَ,
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To be ready, prepared, equipped; Form IV: A‘tada (to prepare); Active Participle: ‘Atīd.------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-د (‘-t-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical readiness, equipping supplies, or a guardian keeping watch (‘Atīd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the recording angel present in Surah Qaf (50:18): "But there is with him an observer ready (raqībun ‘atīd)".
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عَتَرَ,
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To slaughter, sacrifice; Noun: ‘Utull (violent/cruel/harsh person).------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-ل / ع-ت-ر (‘-t-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting harshness, slaughtering sacrifices, or cruel character.------ Quranic Context-----Describes an oppressive person in Surah Al-Qalam (68:13): "Cruel, moreover, an illegitimate pretender ( ‘Utullin ba‘da dhālika zanīm)".
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عَتُقَ,
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To be old, ancient, freed from slavery; Adj: ‘Atīq (ancient/noble).------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-ق (‘-t-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting ancient origin, freedom from bondage, or fine aged quality.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Ka'bah as the Ancient House in Surah Al-Hajj (22:29): "And circumambulate the Ancient House (wal-yaṭṭawwafū bi-l-bayti al-‘atīq)".
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عَتَلَ,
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To drag violently, carry away by force, grab harshly.------Root Etymology-----ع-ت-ل (‘-t-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting seizing someone violently or dragging a captive away by force.------ Quranic Context-----Command to angels regarding sinners in Surah Ad-Dukhan (44:47): "Seize him and drag him into the midst of Hellfire (Khudhūhu fa-‘tilūhu...)".
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عُثَ,
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Moth , Moth Eaton
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عَثا,
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To act corruptly, cause havoc, spread mischief, ruin.------Root Etymology-----ع-ث-و / ع-ث-ي (‘-th-w / ‘-th-y): Weak Defective root denoting causing widespread corruption, wickedness, or destruction.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against spreading corruption in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:60): "And do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption (wa lā ta‘thaw fī al-arḍi mufsidīn)".
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عَثَرَ,
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To stumble, trip, discover by chance, fall upon; Form IV: A‘thara (to disclose/make known).------Root Etymology-----ع-ث-r (‘-th-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical stumbling or uncovering a hidden secret by chance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to uncovering the companions of the cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:21): "And thus We caused them to be discovered (wa kadhālika a‘tharnā ‘alayhim)...".
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عَجَبَ,
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To wonder, marvel, be amazed, admire; Noun: ‘Ajab / Adj: ‘Ajīb.------Root Etymology-----ع-ج-ب (‘-j-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting astonishment, marveling at an unexpected sight or message.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hearing the Quran in Surah Al-Jinn (72:1): "Indeed, we have heard an amazing Quran (Inna sami‘nā Qur’ānan ‘ajabā)".
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عَجَزَ,
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To be weak, helpless, incapable, escape/frustrate; Noun: ‘Ajuz (old woman) / A‘jāz (trunks).------Root Etymology-----ع-ج-ز (‘-j-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting incapacity, weakness, falling behind, or the rear/trunk of a palm tree.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to no one escaping Allah in Surah Al-An'am (6:134): "And you cannot cause failure / escape Him (wa mā antum bi-mu‘jizīn)".
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عَجْفَاءُ,
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Lean, emaciated, starved, thin (plural: ‘Jāf).------Root Etymology-----ع-ج-ف (‘-j-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical emaciation, lean livestock, or starvation.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the seven lean cows in Surah Yusuf (12:43): "And seven lean ones eating them (wa sab‘un ‘ijāfun ya'kulunahunna)".
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عَجِلَ,
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To hurry, hasten, rush, act prematurely; Noun: ‘Ajal (haste) / Form II: ‘Ajjala.------Root Etymology-----ع-ج-ل (‘-j-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting speed, rashness, acting before the proper time, or a calf (‘Ijl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes human nature in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:37): "Man was created of haste (Khuliqa al-insānu min ‘ajal)".
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عَجَمَ,
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To speak unclearly, speak a foreign language; Adj: ‘Ajamī (foreign/non-Arab).------Root Etymology-----ع-ج-م (‘-j-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting unintelligible speech, foreign languages, or non-Arabs (‘Ajam).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to accusations of foreign authorship in Surah An-Nahl (16:103): "The tongue of the one they refer to is foreign (lisānu alladhī yulḥidūna ilayhi ‘ajamiyy)".
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عَدَا,
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To run, pass beyond, transgress, act aggressively; Noun: ‘Adūww (enemy) / ‘Udwān (enmity).------Root Etymology-----ع-د-و (‘-d-w): Weak Defective root denoting running fast, overstepping limits (‘Udwān), or hostile enmity (‘Adūww).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to enemy relationships in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:36): "Go down, all of you, as enemies to one another (ba‘ḍukum li-ba‘ḍin ‘adūww)".
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عَدَس,
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Lentils (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----ع-د-س (‘-d-s): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for lentils/legumes.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned among requested foods of the Israelites in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:61): "And its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils (wa ‘adasihā wa baṣalihā)".
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عَدَلَ,
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To act justly, balance, equate, deviate, compensate; Noun: ‘Adl (justice/equity).------Root Etymology-----ع-د-ل (‘-d-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting upright fairness (‘Adl), equal balance, or equating idols with Allah.------ Quranic Context-----Command to establish justice in Surah An-Nahl (16:90): "Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct (Inna Allāha ya'muru bi-l-‘adli wa-l-iḥsān)".
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عَدْن,
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Eden, abode of perpetual residence, eternal garden (e.g., Jannāt ‘Adn).------Root Etymology-----ع-د-ن (‘-d-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting settling permanently in a place or mining precious ores.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Gardens of Eternity in Surah At-Tawbah (9:72): "And fine dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence (fī jannāti ‘adn)".
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عَذُبَ,
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To be sweet, pleasant, fresh (water); Adj: ‘Adhb.------Root Etymology-----ع-ذ-ب (‘-dh-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting sweet/palatable water (‘Adhb) or punishing/chastising (‘Adhāb).------ Quranic Context-----Describes fresh drinking water in Surah Al-Furqan (25:53): "This one is palatable and sweet (hādhā ‘adhbun furāt)".
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عَذَرَ,
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To excuse, pardon, offer an apology; Noun: ‘Uthr (excuse) / Ma‘dhirah.------Root Etymology-----ع-ذ-ر (‘-dh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting offering valid excuses, pardoning, or presenting apologies (Ma‘dhirah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to making excuses before Allah in Surah Al-A'raf (7:164): "To be free from guilt/as an excuse before your Lord (ma‘dhiratan ilā Rabbikum)".
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عَرَا,
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To afflict, befall, strip bare; Noun: ‘Urwah (handhold/handle).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-و (‘-r-w): Weak Defective root denoting stripping leaves, attaching to a firm loop (‘Urwah), or afflictions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the firm handhold of faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:256): "He has grasped the most trustworthy handhold (fa-qad istamsaka bi-l-‘urwati al-wuthqā)".
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عَرَب,
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Arabs; Adj: ‘Arabī (Arabic language/clear expression).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ب (‘-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting clarity of speech, expressiveness, or belonging to the Arab people.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Quranic revelation in Surah Yusuf (12:2): "Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran (Qur’ānan ‘arabiyyā)".
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عَرَجَ,
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To ascend, mount, limp; Noun: Ma‘ārij (stairways/ways of ascent) / A‘raj (lame).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ج (‘-r-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting upward climbing (‘Urūj), stairways (Ma‘ārij), or walking with a limp (A‘raj).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angels ascending to Allah in Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:4): "The angels and the Spirit will ascend to Him (ta‘ruju al-malā’ikatu wa-l-Rūḥu ilayh)".
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عَرَّ,
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To afflict, smear, run away, be exposed; Noun: Ma‘arrah (harm/sin/fault) / Mu‘tarr (needy beggar).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ر (‘-r-r): Geminate root denoting guilt, unintentional harm (Ma‘arrah), or a needy beggar asking for help (Mu‘tarr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to feeding the needy beggar in Surah Al-Hajj (22:36): "And feed the needy who does not ask and the beggar who asks (wa aṭ‘imū al-qāni‘a wa-l-mu‘tarr)".
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عَرَشَ,
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To build a trellis, erect a roof; Noun: ‘Arsh (Throne, roof, trellis, plural: ‘Urūsh / A‘rāsh).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ش (‘-r-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting erecting wooden trellises, roofing structures, or royal thrones (‘Arsh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's Supreme Throne and trellised gardens, e.g., Surah Al-An'am (6:141): "He it is who produces gardens trellised and untrellised (jannātin ma‘rūshātin wa ghayra ma‘rūshāt)".
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عَرَشَ,
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To build a trellis, erect a roof; Noun: ‘Arsh (Throne, roof, trellis, plural: ‘Urūsh / A‘rāsh).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ش (‘-r-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting erecting wooden trellises, roofing structures, or royal thrones (‘Arsh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's Supreme Throne and trellised gardens, e.g., Surah Al-An'am (6:141): "He it is who produces gardens trellised and untrellised (jannātin ma‘rūshātin wa ghayra ma‘rūshāt)".
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عَرُضَ,
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To be wide, broad, spacious; Noun: ‘Arḍ (width, breadth, merchandise/goods) / Adj: ‘Arīḍ.------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ض (‘-r-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting spatial breadth (‘Arḍ), presenting/exhibiting (‘Arḍ), or worldly goods (‘Araḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the vast breadth of Paradise in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:133): "And a Garden whose width is the heavens and the earth (‘arḍuhā al-samāwātu wa-l-arḍ)".
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عَرَفَ,
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To know, recognize, perceive, acknowledge; Noun: Ma‘rūf (good/custom) / ‘Arafāt.------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-ف (‘-r-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting recognition, awareness, equitable custom (Ma‘rūf), or Mount Arafat.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to recognizing the truth in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:83): "Their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth (mimmā ‘arafū mina al-ḥaqq)".
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عَرِم,
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Fierce, violent, destructive dam/torrent; Noun: Sayl al-‘Arim (flood of the dam).------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-م (‘-r-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting fierce severity, violent floods, or strong protective earthen dams.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the flood of the dam in Sheba in Surah Saba (34:16): "So We sent upon them the flood of the dam (sayla al-‘arim)".
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عَرِيَ,
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To be naked, bare, exposed; Noun: ‘Arā’ (open wilderness/barren land) / Form IV: A‘rā.------Root Etymology-----ع-ر-و / ع-ر-ي (‘-r-w / ‘-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting stripping off clothes, nakedness, or a bare open plain (‘Arā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Yunus thrown onto the bare shore in Surah As-Saffat (37:145): "So We cast him onto the open shore while he was ill (fa-nabadhnāhu bi-l-‘arā’)".
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عَزَا,
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To attribute, ascribe, consolidate into groups; Noun: ‘Iẓīn (scattered groups/factions).------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-و / ع-ز-ي (‘-z-w / ‘-z-y): Weak Defective root denoting belonging to a lineage, patience/condolence, or separate groups (‘Iẓīn).------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers gathered in separate factions in Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:37): "On the right and on the left, in separate groups? (‘ani al-yamīni wa ‘ani al-shimāli ‘iẓīn)".
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عَزَبَ,
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To be distant, remote, escape notice, absent from knowledge.------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-ب (‘-z-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting slipping away, escaping notice, or being distant/unmarried (‘Āzib).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to nothing escaping Allah's knowledge in Surah Yunus (10:61): "And not absent from your Lord is any atom's weight (mā ya‘zubu ‘an Rabbika min mithqāli dharrah)".
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عَزَّ,
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To be mighty, powerful, rare, cherished; Noun: ‘Izzah (honor/might) / Adj: ‘Azīz.------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-ز (‘-z-z): Geminate root denoting strength, unbeatable power, glory, honor, or scarcity.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for divine honor/might, e.g., Surah Munafiqun (63:8): "And to Allah belongs all honor, and to His Messenger... (wa li-Llāhi al-‘izzatu wa li-Rasūlih)".
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عَزَلَ,
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To set aside, isolate, detach, remove; Passive Participle: Ma‘zūlīn.------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-ل (‘-z-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting setting something apart, isolating, or separating from a group.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to devils barred from hearing revelation in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:212): "Indeed, they are barred from hearing (innahum ‘ani al-sam‘i la-ma‘zūlūn)".
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عَزَمَ,
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To decide firmly, determine, resolve upon, intent; Noun: ‘Azm (firm resolve).------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-م (‘-z-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting firm determination, steadfast intent, or binding commitment.------ Quranic Context-----Command for steadfast resolve in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:159): "And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah (fa-idhā ‘azamta fa-tawakkal ‘alā Allāh)".
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عَزَمَ,
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To decide firmly, determine, resolve upon, intent; Noun: ‘Azm (firm resolve).------Root Etymology-----ع-ز-م (‘-z-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting firm determination, steadfast intent, or binding commitment.------ Quranic Context-----Command for steadfast resolve in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:159): "And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah (fa-idhā ‘azamta fa-tawakkal ‘alā Allāh)".
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عَسُرَ,
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To be difficult, hard, severe, arduous; Noun: ‘Usr / Adj: ‘Asīr (difficult day).------Root Etymology-----ع-س-ر (‘-s-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting hardship, difficulty, stress, or left-handedness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to relief following hardship in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5): "For indeed, with hardship will be ease (fa-inna ma‘a al-‘usri yusrā)".
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عَسْعَسَ,
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To approach (night), darken, draw in, advance or retreat at twilight.------Root Etymology-----ع-س-ع-س (‘-s-‘-s): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root denoting the shifting darkness of night as it arrives or fades out.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the darkening night in Surah At-Takwir (81:17): "And by the night as it closes in / departs (Wa-l-layli idhā ‘as‘as)".
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عَسَى,
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(Auxiliary/Verbal Particle) Perhaps, it may be that, hopefully.------Root Etymology-----ع-س-ي (‘-s-y): Invariable Defective verb indicating hope, expectation, or probability ("it may well be").------ Quranic Context-----Expresses hope in divine outcome in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:216): "And perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you (wa ‘asā an takrahū shay'an...)".
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عَشَا,
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To be night-blind, turn away blindly; Noun: ‘Ashiyy (evening) / ‘Ishā’ (night prayer).------Root Etymology-----ع-ش-و / ع-ش-y (‘-sh-w / ‘-sh-y): Weak Defective root denoting poor vision in darkness, evening time (‘Ashiyy), or ignoring guidance.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to blinding oneself to revelation in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:36): "And whoever turns blindly from the remembrance of Ar-Rahman... (wa man ya‘shu ‘an dhikri al-Raḥmān)".
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عَشَرَ,
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Ten (cardinal number); Noun: ‘Ashīrah (tribe/clan) / ‘Ashīr (companion).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-ر / ع-ش-ر (‘-sh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting the number ten (10), forming clans/tribes (‘Ashīrah), or social intimacy.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ten nights in Surah Al-Fajr (89:2): "And by ten nights (wa layālin ‘ashr)".
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عَصَبَ,
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To bind, encircle, rally around; Noun: ‘Uṣbah (group/gang) / Adj: ‘Aṣīb (distressing).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-ب (‘-ṣ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting binding tight, nerves/tendons (‘Aṣab), tight bands (‘Uṣbah), or a severe day (‘Aṣīb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a small tight band/group in Surah Yusuf (12:14): "While we are a strong group... (wa naḥnu ‘uṣbah)".
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عَصَرَ,
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To squeeze, press out, wring; Noun: ‘Aṣr (time/afternoon) / Ma‘ṣirāt (rain clouds).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-ر (‘-ṣ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting pressing grapes/olives, afternoon era (‘Aṣr), or rain clouds wringing water (Mu‘ṣirāt).------ Quranic Context-----Describes pressing grapes for wine in Surah Yusuf (12:36): "Indeed, I saw myself pressing wine (innī arānī a‘ṣiru khamrā)".
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عَصَفَ,
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To blow violently, storm; Noun: ‘Aṣf (chaff/stalks) / Active Participle: ‘Āṣif (stormy).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-ف (‘-ṣ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting gale-force winds, crushing straw/chaff (‘Aṣf), or violent storms.------ Quranic Context-----Describes eaten straw/chaff in Surah Al-Fil (105:5): "And He made them like eaten straw (fa-ja‘alahum ka-‘aṣfin ma'kūl)".
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عَصَمَ,
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To protect, preserve, hold fast, defend; Noun: ‘Iṣmah (protection/safeguard).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-م (‘-ṣ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting shielding from harm, preserving, or holding tightly to a rope/handhold.------ Quranic Context-----Command to hold fast to Allah's rope in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:103): "And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together (wa‘taṣimū bi-ḥabli Allāhi jamī‘ā)".
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عَصَى,
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To disobey, rebel against, transgress; Noun: ‘Iṣyān (disobedience) / ‘Aṣā (staff/stick).------Root Etymology-----ع-ص-و / ع-ص-ي (‘-ṣ-w / ‘-ṣ-y): Weak Defective root denoting rebellion/disobedience (‘Iṣyān) or a wooden staff/cane (‘Aṣā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Adam's slip in Surah Ta-Ha (20:121): "And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred (wa ‘aṣā Ādamu Rabbahu fa-ghawā)".
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عَضَدَ,
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To support, aid, strengthen; Noun: ‘Aḍud (upper arm / helper / strength).------Root Etymology-----ع-ض-د (‘-ḍ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting the upper arm (‘Aḍud), physical leverage, or backing/support.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah strengthening Musa through Aaron in Surah Al-Qasas (28:35): "We will strengthen your arm through your brother (sa-nashuddu ‘aḍudaka bi-akhīka)".
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عَضَّ,
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To bite, snap at with teeth (out of rage or grief).------Root Etymology-----ع-ض-ض (‘-ḍ-ḍ): Geminate root denoting biting down hard with teeth from intense anger or bitter regret.------ Quranic Context-----Describes regret on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Furqan (25:27): "The Day the wrongdoer will bite on his hands (wa yawma ya‘aḍḍu al-ẓālimu ‘alā yadayh)".
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عَضِلَ,
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To constrain, hinder, prevent from marrying, place obstacles.------Root Etymology-----ع-ض-ل (‘-ḍ-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting obstructing, placing harsh legal/physical obstacles, or muscle tightness.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against preventing divorced women from remarrying in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:232): "Do not hinder them from marrying their husbands (fa-lā ta‘ḍulūhunna...)".
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عَطَا,
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To give, bestow, grant, hand over; Noun: ‘Aṭā’ (gift/grant) / Form IV: A‘ṭā.------Root Etymology-----ع-ط-و / ع-ط-ي (‘-ṭ-w / ‘-ṭ-y): Weak Defective root denoting handing over, bestowing gifts (‘Aṭā’), or giving generously.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine gifts in Surah Al-Kawthar (108:1): "Indeed, We have granted you Al-Kawthar (Inna a‘ṭaynāka al-kawthar)".
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عَطَفَ,
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To turn, bend, lean, show affection; Noun: ‘Iṭf (side / shoulder).------Root Etymology-----ع-ط-ف (‘-ṭ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting bending the torso, turning one's side in pride (‘Iṭf), or sympathy.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the arrogant turning their side away in Surah Al-Hajj (22:9): "Turning his side in pride to lead people astray (thāniya ‘iṭfih...)".
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عَطِلَ,
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To be neglected, abandoned, idle, unadorned; Passive Participle: Mu‘aṭṭalah.------Root Etymology-----ع-ع-ل / ع-ط-ل (‘-ṭ-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting abandoning utility, leaving a well/property unused (Mu‘aṭṭalah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to abandoned wells in Surah Al-Hajj (22:45): "And how many a deserted well and lofty palace! (wa bi'rin mu‘aṭṭalah)".
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عَظُمَ,
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To be great, magnificent, immense, mighty; Noun: ‘Aẓm (bone, plural: ‘Iẓām) / Adj: ‘Aẓīm.------Root Etymology-----ع-ظ-م (‘-ẓ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting immense size/greatness (‘Aẓīm) or structural skeleton/bones (‘Aẓm).------ Quranic Context-----Found in Ayat al-Kursi in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "And He is the Most High, the Most Great (wa Huwa al-‘Aliyyu al-‘Aẓīm)".
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عَفَا,
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To pardon, forgive, efface, overflow, increase; Noun: ‘Afw (pardon/surplus).------Root Etymology-----ع-ف-و (‘-f-w): Weak Defective root denoting erasing sins, pardoning debts, or granting surplus wealth (‘Afw).------ Quranic Context-----Command to adopt forgiveness in Surah Al-A'raf (7:199): "Take to forgiveness and enjoin what is good (Khudhi al-‘afwa wa'mur bi-l-‘urf)".
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عَفَا,
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To pardon, forgive, efface, overflow, increase; Noun: ‘Afw (pardon/surplus).------Root Etymology-----ع-ف-و (‘-f-w): Weak Defective root denoting erasing sins, pardoning debts, or granting surplus wealth (‘Afw).------ Quranic Context-----Command to adopt forgiveness in Surah Al-A'raf (7:199): "Take to forgiveness and enjoin what is good (Khudhi al-‘afwa wa'mur bi-l-‘urf)".
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عفرت,
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Powerful demon, cunning/rebellious jinn, formidable entity (plural: ‘Afārīt).------Root Etymology-----ع-ف-ر-ت (‘-f-r-t) / ع-ف-ر: Quadriliteral root denoting strength, cunning agility, or fierce power.------ Quranic Context-----Used by the jinn offering aid to Sulaiman in Surah An-Naml (27:39): "A powerful one from the jinn said... (Qāla ‘ifrītun mina al-jinn)".
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عَفَّ,
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To be chaste, abstain, refrain from unlawful desires; Noun: ‘Iffah.------Root Etymology-----ع-ف-ف (‘-f-f): Geminate root denoting moral chastity, refraining from asking for money, or purity of character.------ Quranic Context-----Command for unmarried youth to stay chaste in Surah An-Nur (24:33): "And let those who find not the means to marry keep chaste (wal-yasta‘fifi alladhīna...)".
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عَقَبَ,
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To succeed, follow, come after, punish; Noun: ‘Āqibah (outcome/end) / ‘Aqib (heel).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-ب (‘-q-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting heels (‘Aqib), successions, end outcomes (‘Āqibah), or retribution (‘Uqbā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the ultimate good outcome in Surah Al-A'raf (7:128): "And the final outcome is for the righteous (wa-l-‘āqibatu lil-muttaqīn)".
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عَقَدَ,
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To tie, knot, bind, ratify a covenant/contract; Noun: ‘Uqdah (knot/marriage bond).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-د (‘-q-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting tying knots (‘Uqdah), entering into solemn contracts (‘Uqūd), or oath-taking.------ Quranic Context-----Command to fulfill contracts in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:1): "O you who have believed, fulfill all contracts (awfū bi-l-‘uqūd)".
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عَقَرَ,
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To hamstring, slaughter, wound, be barren; Active Participle: ‘Āqir (barren woman).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-ر (‘-q-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting severing animal tendons (Hamstringing), wounding, or womb barrenness (‘Āqir).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the camel hamstringing in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:157): "But they hamstrung her and became regretful (fa-‘aqarūhā fa-aṣbaḥū nādimīn)".
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عَقَلَ,
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To understand, comprehend, reason, restrain; Noun: ‘Aql (intellect/reason).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-ل (‘-q-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting tethering/binding a camel, exercising intellect, or applying reason (‘Aql).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to using intellect in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:44): "While you recite the Scripture; do you not then use reason? (a-fa-lā ta‘qilūn)".
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عَقَمَ,
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To be barren, sterile, fruitless; Active Participle: ‘Aqīm (barren woman/wind).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-م (‘-q-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting sterility, barrenness, or a destructive wind that yields no rain (‘Aqīm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Sarah's barren state in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:29): "And she struck her face and said, 'An old barren woman!' (‘ajūzun ‘aqīm)".
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عَقَمَ,
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To be barren, sterile, fruitless; Active Participle: ‘Aqīm (barren woman/wind).------Root Etymology-----ع-ق-م (‘-q-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting sterility, barrenness, or a destructive wind that yields no rain (‘Aqīm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Sarah's barren state in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:29): "And she struck her face and said, 'An old barren woman!' (‘ajūzun ‘aqīm)".
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عَكَفَ,
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To cleave to, cling to, remain devoted, perform retreat (I‘tikāf).------Root Etymology-----ع-ك-ف (‘-k-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting remaining persistently in a sanctuary, devotion, or spiritual retreat (I‘tikāf).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spiritual retreat in mosques in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187): "While you are performing retreat in the mosques (wa antum ‘ākifūna fī al-masājid)".
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عَلَا,
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To be high, exalted, sublime, rise above; Noun: ‘Aliyy / ‘Uluww (arrogance/height).------Root Etymology-----ع-ل-و (‘-l-w): Weak Defective root denoting spatial elevation, exaltation, divine heights (‘Aliyy), or arrogance (‘Uluww).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "And He is the Most High, the Most Great (wa Huwa al-‘Aliyyu al-‘Aẓīm)".
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عَلِقَ,
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To cling, hang, adhere; Noun: ‘Alaq (clot / clinging embryo).------Root Etymology-----ع-ل-ق (‘-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting hanging, clinging, or the early suspended embryonic stage (‘Alaq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human embryonic creation in Surah Al-'Alaq (96:2): "Created man from a clinging clot (Khalaqa al-insāna min ‘alaq)".
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عَلَّ,
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To drink again, reason, cause; Noun: ‘Illah (cause/illness) / La‘alla (perhaps).------Root Etymology-----ع-ل-ل (‘-l-l): Geminate root denoting secondary drink, physical infirmity (‘Illah), or expectations (La‘alla).------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously as La‘alla ("so that you may"), e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:21): "So that you may become righteous (la‘allakum tattaqūn)".
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عَلِمَ,
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To know, learn, comprehend, be aware; Noun: ‘Ilm (knowledge) / ‘Ālamīn (worlds).------Root Etymology-----ع-ل-م (‘-l-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting knowledge (‘Ilm), signs/markers (‘Alāmāt), or created realms (‘Ālamīn).------ Quranic Context-----Foundation of divine knowledge, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:31): "And He taught Adam the names - all of them (wa ‘allama Ādama al-asmā’a kullahā)".
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عَلَنَ,
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To make public, manifest, declare openly; Noun: ‘Alāniyah.------Root Etymology-----ع-ل-ن (‘-l-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting public declaration, openness, or non-secret action (‘Alāniyah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to open and secret charity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:274): "Secretly and publicly (sirran wa ‘alāniyah)".
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عَمَدَ,
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To support, lean upon, intend; Noun: ‘Amad (pillars/columns).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-د (‘-m-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting structural columns (‘Amad), intentional resolution, or supporting weight.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to raised heavens without visible pillars in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:2): "Allah is He who raised the heavens without pillars (bi-ghayri ‘amadin tarawnahā)".
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عَمَرَ,
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To inhabit, populate, maintain, live long; Noun: ‘Umr (lifespan) / ‘Umrah.------Root Etymology-----ع-م-ر (‘-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting building up places, maintaining mosques, long lifespan (‘Umr), or minor pilgrimage (‘Umrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to maintaining Allah's mosques in Surah At-Tawbah (9:18): "He only maintains the mosques of Allah who believes... (innamā ya‘muru masājida Allāh...)".
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عَمُقَ,
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To be deep, profound, far-reaching; Active Participle: ‘Amīq (deep canyon/pass).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-ق (‘-m-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting depth, profundity, or distant deep mountain passes (‘Amīq).------ Quranic Context-----Describes distant mountain passes for Hajj travelers in Surah Al-Hajj (22:27): "And from every deep mountain pass (wa min kulli fajjin ‘amīq)".
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عَمِلَ,
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To work, act, do, perform, manufacture; Noun: ‘Amal (action/deed, plural: A‘māl).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-ل (‘-m-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting deeds, labor, intentional actions, or manufacturing products.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:62): "And did righteousness - shall have their reward (wa ‘amila ṣāliḥān)".
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عَمَّ,
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To be general, widespread, encompass; Interrogative: ‘Amma (‘An-mā = About what?).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-م (‘-m-m): Geminate root denoting paternal uncles (‘Amm), universal inclusion (‘Āmm), or questioning (‘Amma).------ Quranic Context-----Opening of Surah An-Naba (78:1): "About what are they asking one another? (‘Amma yatasā’alūn)".
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عَمَّ,
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To be general, widespread, encompass; Interrogative: ‘Amma (‘An-mā = About what?).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-م (‘-m-m): Geminate root denoting paternal uncles (‘Amm), universal inclusion (‘Āmm), or questioning (‘Amma).------ Quranic Context-----Opening of Surah An-Naba (78:1): "About what are they asking one another? (‘Amma yatasā’alūn)".
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عَمِهَ,
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To wander blindly, stray helplessly in confusion/perplexity.------Root Etymology-----ع-م-هـ (‘-s-m) / ع-م-هـ: Sound Triliteral root denoting mental confusion, staggering blindly without orientation.------ Quranic Context-----Describes transgressors wandering blindly in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:15): "And leaves them in their transgression wandering blindly (wa yamudduhum fī ṭughyānihim ya‘mahūn)".
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عَمِيَ,
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To be blind, unseeing, obscure; Active Participle: A‘mā (blind, plural: ‘Umy).------Root Etymology-----ع-م-ي (‘-m-y): Weak Defective root denoting physical/spiritual blindness (‘Amā) or obscure paths.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spiritual blindness in Surah Al-Hajj (22:46): "For indeed, it is not the eyes that are blinded, but blinded are the hearts... (fa-innahā lā ta‘mā al-abṣār)".
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عَنْ,
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(Preposition) From, away from, about, concerning, on behalf of.------Root Etymology-----ع-ن (‘-n): Grammatical Particle / Preposition marking distance, departure from a source, or topic of conversation.------ Quranic Context-----Used constantly, e.g., Surah Al-Anfal (8:38): "If they cease, what has previously passed will be forgiven them (‘an-hum)".
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عنب,
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Grape, grapevine (plural: A‘nāb).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ب (‘-n-b): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for grapes/vineyards.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to heavenly/earthly gardens of grapes in Surah Al-An'am (6:99): "And gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates (wa jannātin min a‘nāb)".
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عَنِتَ,
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To suffer distress, encounter difficulty, fall into hardship/sin; Noun: ‘Anat (hardship/sin).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ت (‘-n-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting severe hardship, distress, or falling into error/sin.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing hardship for people in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220): "And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty (la-a‘natakum)".
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عَنِتَ,
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To suffer distress, encounter difficulty, fall into hardship/sin; Noun: ‘Anat (hardship/sin).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ت (‘-n-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting severe hardship, distress, or falling into error/sin.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing hardship for people in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220): "And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty (la-a‘natakum)".
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عَنِتَ ,
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To suffer distress, encounter difficulty, fall into hardship/sin; Noun: ‘Anat (hardship/sin).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ت (‘-n-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting severe hardship, distress, or falling into error/sin.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing hardship for people in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220): "And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty (la-a‘natakum)".
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عَنَدَ,
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To deviate, oppose, resist stubbornly, be rebellious; Adj: ‘Anīd (stubborn/obstinate).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-د (‘-n-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting haughty stubbornness, defying truth, or turning aside.------ Quranic Context-----Describes arrogant disbelievers in Surah Qaf (50:24): "Cast into Hell every stubborn disbeliever (kulla kaffārin ‘anīd)".
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عَنِقَ,
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To have a long neck; Noun: ‘Unuq (neck, plural: A‘nāq) / A‘nāq (leaders/chiefs).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ق (‘-n-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting the neck, elevated stature, or encircling.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to necks bound with iron fetters in Surah Ya-Sin (36:8): "Indeed, We have put shackles on their necks (fī a‘nāqihim aghlālā)".
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عَنْكَبُوت,
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Spider (plural: ‘Anākib).------Root Etymology-----ع-ن-ك-ب (‘-n-k-b): Quadriliteral root forming the nominal word for a spider.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the parable of the spider's fragile home in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:41): "Like the spider who takes a home (ka-mathali al-‘ankabūti ittakhadhat baytā)".
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عَهِدَ,
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To fulfill a covenant, pledge, enjoin, entrust; Noun: ‘Ahd (covenant/oath).------Root Etymology-----ع-هـ-د (‘-h-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting safeguarding promises, commitments, and solemn covenants (‘Ahd).------ Quranic Context-----Command to fulfill covenants in Surah Al-Isra (17:34): "And fulfill every commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever questioned (wa awfū bi-l-‘ahd)".
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عِهْن,
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Dyed wool, tufts of fluffy wool (singular: ‘Ihnah).------Root Etymology-----ع-هـ-ن (‘-h-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting soft, fluffy, or carded colored wool.------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains crumbling on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Qari'ah (101:5): "And the mountains will be like wool, fluffed up (kal-‘ihni al-manfūsh)".
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عَوِجَ,
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To bend, curve, twist, deviate from straightness; Noun: ‘Iwaj (crookedness/bias).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-ج (‘-w-j): Weak Hollow root denoting physical curvature or moral deviation/crookedness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Quran having no flaws or crookedness in Surah Al-Kahf (18:1): "And has not made therein any crookedness (wa lam yaj‘al lahū ‘iwajā)".
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عِيد,
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Feast, festival, recurring celebration (plural: A‘yād).------Root Etymology-----ع-و-د (‘-w-d): Weak Hollow root tracing back to returning (‘Awd), designating periodic celebratory returns.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned in Isa's prayer in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:114): "That it may be for us a festival and celebration (takūna lanā ‘īdan)...".
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عَيرَ,
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To fault/upbraid; Noun: ‘Īr (caravan of camels/donkeys carrying provisions).------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ر (‘-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting roaming travel, forming the word for supply caravans (‘Īr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Yusuf's brothers' caravan in Surah Yusuf (12:70): "O you in the caravan, indeed you are thieves! (Ayyatuhā al-‘īru innakum la-sāriqūn)".
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عيل,
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To be poor, needy, destitute; Noun: ‘Ā’il (poor/dependent).------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ل (‘-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting poverty, dependence, or excessive financial burdens.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to finding the Prophet needy and enriching him in Surah Ad-Duha (93:8): "And He found you poor and made you self-sufficient (wa wajadaka ‘ā’ilan fa-aghnā)".
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عين,
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Eye, sight, water spring, entity, fountain (plural: ‘Uyūn / A‘yun).------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-n (‘-y-n): Weak Hollow root forming the classical word for the organ of vision or a flowing water spring.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to flowing springs in Paradise in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:66): "In both of them are two gushing springs (fīhimā ‘aynāni naḍḍākhatān)".
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عَىَّ,
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To be exhausted, weary, powerless, unable to complete; Verb: ‘Ayīnā.------Root Etymology-----ع-ي-ي (‘-y-y): Geminate/Weak root denoting powerlessness, inability, or exhaustion from effort.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah not being exhausted by original creation in Surah Qaf (50:15): "Were We then tired/exhausted by the first creation? (a-fa-‘ayīnā bi-l-khalqi al-awwal)".
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غَابَ,
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To be absent, hidden, disappear, vanish; Noun: Ghayb (unseen/realm of mystery).------Root Etymology-----غ-ي-ب (gh-y-b): Weak Hollow root denoting concealment from physical senses or distance from sight.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to belief in the unseen in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:3): "Who believe in the unseen (alladhīna yu'minūna bi-l-ghayb)".
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غَاثَ,
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To help, succor, send rain; Noun: Ghayth (rain/relief).------Root Etymology-----غ-y-ث (gh-y-th): Weak Hollow root denoting sending timely rain, granting relief, or answering cries for help.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sending abundant rain in Surah Ash-Shura (42:28): "And He it is who sends down the rain after they have despaired (wa Huwa alladhī yunazzilu al-ghayth)".
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غَاثَ,
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To help, succor, send rain; Noun: Ghayth (rain/relief).------Root Etymology-----غ-y-ث (gh-y-th): Weak Hollow root denoting sending timely rain, granting relief, or answering cries for help.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sending abundant rain in Surah Ash-Shura (42:28): "And He it is who sends down the rain after they have despaired (wa Huwa alladhī yunazzilu al-ghayth)".
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غَارَ,
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To delve deep, enter into the earth; Noun: Ghār (cave) / Ghā'ir (sunken water).------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ر (gh-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting penetrating deep into ground/mountains or water sinking deep.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Cave of Thawr in Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "When they were in the cave (idh humā fī al-ghār)".
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غَارَ,
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To delve deep, enter into the earth; Noun: Ghār (cave) / Ghā'ir (sunken water).------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ر (gh-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting penetrating deep into ground/mountains or water sinking deep.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Cave of Thawr in Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "When they were in the cave (idh humā fī al-ghār)".
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غَاصَ,
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To dive, plunge into water; Active Participle: Ghawwāṣ (diver).------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ص (gh-w-ṣ): Weak Hollow root denoting diving under water to retrieve treasures or deep searching.------ Quranic Context-----Describes jinn serving Sulaiman in Surah Sad (38:37): "And the devils of jinn - every builder and diver (kulla bannā’in wa ghawwāṣ)".
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غَاضَ,
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To decrease, recede, subside, sink into the ground (water/womb contents).------Root Etymology-----غ-ي-ض (gh-y-ḍ): Weak Hollow root denoting water subsiding, drying up, or diminishing in volume.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the floodwaters receding in Surah Hud (11:44): "And the water subsided, and the matter was accomplished (wa ghīḍa al-mā’u)".
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غَاظَ,
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To enrage, provoke, infuriate; Noun: Ghayẓ (rage/fury).------Root Etymology-----غ-ي-ظ (gh-y-ẓ): Weak Hollow root denoting intense inner fury, anger, or extreme wrath.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to restraining anger in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:134): "And those who restrain anger (wa-l-kāẓimīna al-ghayẓ)".
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غَبَرَ,
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To stay, remain behind, linger; Noun: Ghabarah (dust) / Ghābirīn (those left behind).------Root Etymology-----غ-ب-ر (gh-b-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting remaining behind, lingering in punishment, or fine dust particles (Ghabarah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Lut's wife remaining behind in punishment in Surah Al-A'raf (7:83): "Except his wife; she was of those who remained behind (kānat mina al-ghābirīn)".
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غَبَنَ,
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To defraud, cheat in trade, diminish; Noun: Taghābun (mutual loss/gain).------Root Etymology-----غ-ب-ن (gh-b-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting hidden loss in trade, cheating, or uncovering true losses.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Judgment Day in Surah At-Taghabun (64:9): "That is the Day of Mutual Loss and Gain (dhālika yawmu al-taghābun)".
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غَثَّ,
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To be lean, bad, worthless; Noun: Ghuthā’ (scum/stubble washed away by a torrent).------Root Etymology-----غ-ث-ث (gh-th-th): Geminate root denoting dry rubbish, straw, or foam floating on a flood.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to withered vegetation turned to rubbish in Surah Al-A'la (87:5): "And then makes it dark stubble/rubbish (fa-ja‘alahū ghuthā’an aḥwā)".
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غَدَا,
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To go early in the morning, set out at dawn; Noun: Ghadawāt (mornings) / Ghad (tomorrow).------Root Etymology-----غ-د-و (gh-d-w): Weak Defective root denoting early morning hours between dawn and sunrise.------ Quranic Context-----Describes setting out early for battle in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:121): "And remember when you left your family in the early morning... (wa idh ghadawta min ahlik)".
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غَدَا,
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To go early in the morning, set out at dawn; Noun: Ghadawāt (mornings) / Ghad (tomorrow).------Root Etymology-----غ-د-و (gh-d-w): Weak Defective root denoting early morning hours between dawn and sunrise.------ Quranic Context-----Describes setting out early for battle in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:121): "And remember when you left your family in the early morning... (wa idh ghadawta min ahlik)".
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غَدَرَ,
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To betray, breach faith, leave behind; Verb: Yughādir (leaves behind/omits).------Root Etymology-----غ-د-ر (gh-d-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting leaving something behind, treacherous breach of trust, or omission.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the book of deeds leaving nothing out in Surah Al-Kahf (18:49): "It leaves not a small thing or a great thing... (lā yughādiru ṣaghīratan wa lā kabīrah)".
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غَدِقَ,
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To be abundant, copiously watered, fertile; Noun: Ghadaq (abundant water).------Root Etymology-----غ-د-ق (gh-d-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting overflowing water, abundant rain, and prosperity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to giving abundant water in Surah Al-Jinn (72:16): "We would have given them abundant water to drink (la-asqaynāhum mā’an ghadaqā)".
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غَرَا,
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To glue, attach; Form IV: Aghrā (to incite/instigate enmity).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-و (gh-r-w): Weak Defective root denoting sticking things together or instigating persistent hostility (Ighrā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to placing enmity between disbelievers in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:14): "So We instigated among them animosity and hatred (fa-aghnaynā baynahumu al-‘adāwata wa-l-baghḍā’)".
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غَرَبَ,
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To go away, set (sun); Noun: Maghrib (West/sunset) / Ghurāb (crow) / Gharābīb (raven-black).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-ب (gh-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting setting out of sight (sun), distant western horizons (Maghrib), or deep black hues.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sunset in Surah Al-Kahf (18:86): "Until, when he reached the setting of the sun (balagha maghriba al-shams)".
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غَرَّ,
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To delude, deceive, beguile, mislead; Noun: Ghurūr (delusion) / Al-Gharūr (the Deceiver/Satan).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-ر (gh-r-r): Geminate root denoting exposing someone to danger unaware, deceit, or false hopes.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against worldly delusion in Surah Fatir (35:5): "Let not the worldly life deceive you (fa-lā taghurrannakumu al-ḥayātu al-dunyā)".
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غَرَفَ,
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To scoop up water with the hand; Noun: Ghurfah (lofty chamber/mansion in Paradise, plural: Ghuraf).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-ف (gh-r-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting scooping up liquids or elevated, beautiful upper chambers (Ghuraf).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to high mansions in Paradise in Surah Al-Furqan (25:75): "Those will be awarded the elevated chamber for what they endured (yujzawna al-ghurfata bimā ṣabarū)".
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غَرِقَ,
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To drown, sink, be submerged; Form IV: Aghraqa (to drown).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-q (gh-r-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting submersion in water, drowning, or plunging completely into an act.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to drowning Pharaoh's army in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:50): "And We saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh (wa aghraqnā āla fir‘awn)".
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غَرِمَ,
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To incur debt, suffer financial loss; Noun: Gharām (constant torment/debt) / Ghārimīn (debtors).------Root Etymology-----غ-ر-م (gh-r-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting continuous attachment, burdensome debt, or inescapable torment (Gharām).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the punishment of Hell in Surah Al-Furqan (25:65): "Indeed, its punishment is ever-clinging / severe torment (inna ‘adhābahā kāna gharāmā)".
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غَزَا,
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To campaign, fight, march against an enemy; Noun: Ghuzāt (warriors/campaigners).------Root Etymology-----غ-ز-و (gh-z-w): Weak Defective root denoting setting out on military expeditions or fighting in battle.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to warriors on campaign in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:156): "Or were out on campaign / fighting (aw kānū ghuzzā)".
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غَزْلَ,
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To spin yarn/thread; Noun: Ghazl (spun yarn).------Root Etymology-----غ-ز-ل (gh-z-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting spinning fibers or weaving threads tightly.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of untwisting thread in Surah An-Nahl (16:92): "And be not like her who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong (naqadat ghazlahā)".
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غَسَقَ,
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To grow dark, pour down; Noun: Ghasaqa (darkness of night) / Ghassāq (pus/fluid of Hell).------Root Etymology-----غ-س-ق (gh-s-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting the intense darkness of night or cold, foul fluid (Ghassāq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to nightfall prayer time in Surah Al-Isra (17:78): "To the darkness of the night (ilā ghasaqi al-layl)".
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غَسَلَ,
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To wash, cleanse with water; Noun: Ghislīn (foul washings/pus of Hellfire).------Root Etymology-----غ-س-ل (gh-s-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting washing, purifying with water, or foul runoff fluids (Ghislīn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to food of the damned in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:36): "Nor any food except from the discharge of wounds / washings (illā min ghislīn)".
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غَشَا,
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To cover, veil, envelope, overcome; Noun: Ghisāwah (veil) / Al-Ghāshiyah (the Overwhelming Day).------Root Etymology-----غ-ش-و / غ-ش-ي (gh-sh-w / gh-sh-y): Weak Defective root denoting covering, veiling, enveloping sight, or total coverage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spiritual veils over eyes in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:7): "And over their vision is a veil (wa ‘alā abṣārihim ghishāwah)".
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غَشَّ,
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To act dishonestly, deceive, act insincerely (not explicitly used as a verb in the Quran).------Root Etymology-----غ-ش-ش (gh-sh-sh): Geminate root denoting deceit, insincerity, or hiding flaws in transactions.------ Quranic Context-----Ethically related to fraud and hypocrisy in dealings.
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غَصَبَ,
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To seize by force, usurp, take illegally; Noun: Ghasb.------Root Etymology-----غ-ص-ب (gh-ṣ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting taking property or ships by force or illegal seizure.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the king seizing ships in Surah Al-Kahf (18:79): "And there was after them a king who seized every ship by force (ya'khudhu kulla safīnatin ghaṣbā)".
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غًَصَّ,
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To choke, swallow with difficulty; Noun: Ghussa (choking food).------Root Etymology-----غ-ص-ص (gh-ṣ-ṣ): Geminate root denoting food becoming stuck in the throat, suffocating, or distress.------ Quranic Context-----Describes punishment in Hell in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:13): "And food that chokes and a painful punishment (wa ṭa‘āman dhā ghuṣṣatin)".
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غَضِبَ,
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To be angry, enraged; Noun: Ghadab (wrath/anger) / Passive Participle: Maghdūb.------Root Etymology-----غ-ض-ب (gh-ḍ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting anger, wrath, or divine retribution.------ Quranic Context-----Found in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:7): "Not of those who have evoked Your anger (ghayri al-maghḍūbi ‘alayhim)".
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غَضَن,
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To lower, restrain, cast down (eyes/voice); Verb: Yaghuddū.------Root Etymology-----غ-ض-ض (gh-ḍ-ḍ): Geminate root denoting lowering, casting down the gaze, or softening one's voice.------ Quranic Context-----Command to lower gazes in Surah An-Nur (24:30): "Tell the believing men to reduce/lower some of their vision (yaghuḍḍū min abṣārihim)".
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غَطَا,
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To cover, veil, conceal; Noun: Ghiṭā’ (covering/veil).------Root Etymology-----غ-ط-و / غ-ط-ي (gh-ṭ-w / gh-ṭ-y): Weak Defective root denoting a covering, veil, or blindfold shielding sight.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lifting the veil on Judgment Day in Surah Qaf (50:22): "We have removed from you your cover/veil (fa-kashafnā ‘anka ghiṭā’ak)".
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غَطَشَ,
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To make dark, grow dim; Form IV: Aghṭasha (darkened).------Root Etymology-----غ-ط-ش (gh-ṭ-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting deep darkness, dimming light, or nightfall.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to darkening the night in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:29): "And He darkened its night and brought out its forenoon (wa aghṭasha laylahā)".
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غَفَرَ,
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To forgive, pardon, cover up sins; Noun: Ghufrān / Maghfirah / Attributes: Al-Ghafūr / Al-Ghaffār.------Root Etymology-----غ-ف-ر (gh-f-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting covering, shielding from harm (Mighfar = helmet), and forgiving sins.------ Quranic Context-----Prayer for forgiveness in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286): "Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final destination (ghufrānaka Rabbanā)".
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غَفَلَ,
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To be heedless, inattentive, neglectful; Noun: Ghaflah / Active Participle: Ghāfilīn.------Root Etymology-----غ-ف-ل (gh-f-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting heedlessness, unmindfulness, or neglecting truth.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heedless people in Surah Al-A'raf (7:179): "Those are like livestock; rather, they are more astray. It is they who are the heedless (ulā’ika humu al-ghāfilūn)".
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غَلَبَ,
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To overcome, vanquish, conquer, prevail; Noun: Ghalabah / Active Participle: Ghālibūn.------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-ب (gh-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting dominance, power, victory, and overcoming adversaries.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the party of Allah prevailing in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:56): "Indeed, the party of Allah - they will be the predominant (fa-inna ḥizba Allāhi humu al-ghālibūn)".
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غَلُظَ,
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To be thick, severe, harsh, stern; Adj: Ghalīẓ (stern/harsh).------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-ظ (gh-l-ẓ): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical thickness, severity of heart, or harshness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to gentle speech in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:159): "And if you had been rude in speech and harsh of heart... (faẓẓan ghalīẓa al-qalb)".
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غلف,
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To cover, wrap; Noun: Ghulf (wrapped/uncircumcised/covered hearts).------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-ف (gh-l-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting enclosing in a sheath/cover (Ghilāf) or sealed against entry.------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers claiming their hearts are wrapped in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:88): "And they said, 'Our hearts are wrapped/covered' (wa qālū qulūbunā ghulf)".
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غَلَقَ,
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To shut, lock, bolt, close firmly; Form II: Ghallaqa.------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-ق (gh-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting shutting doors firmly, locking up, or closing tight.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Zulaykha shutting doors in Surah Yusuf (12:23): "And she closed the doors and said, 'Come on, you!' (wa ghallaqati al-abwāb)".
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غَلَّ,
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To bind, chain, defraud in spoils; Noun: Ghill (malice/rancor) / Ghull (fetter/shackle, plural: Aghlāl).------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-ل (gh-l-l): Geminate root denoting inner resentment (Ghill), binding with shackles (Ghull), or embezzling spoils (Ghulūl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to removing malice from hearts in Paradise in Surah Al-Hijr (15:47): "And We will remove whatever is in their breasts of resentment (min ghill)".
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غَلِمَ,
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To reach puberty, be lustful; Noun: Ghulām (boy/youth, plural: Ghilmān).------Root Etymology-----غ-ل-م (gh-l-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting youthful vigor, young boys (Ghulām), or male offspring.------ Quranic Context-----Announcement of a son in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:40): "He said, 'My Lord, how will I have a boy...?' (annā yakūnu lī ghulām)".
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غَمُرَ,
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To submerge, flood, cover; Noun: Ghamrah (overwhelming distress, ignorance, stupor, plural: Ghamarāt).------Root Etymology-----غ-م-ر (gh-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting deep water covering someone, or blinding ignorance enveloping the mind.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the stupor of death in Surah Al-An'am (6:93): "And if you could but see when the wrongdoers are in the agonies/stupor of death (fī ghamarāti al-mawt)".
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غَمَزَ,
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To wink, signal with the eye, make derogatory gestures, mock.------Root Etymology-----غ-م-ز (gh-m-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting winking, signaling with eyes/hands in mockery or contempt.------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers mocking believers in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:30): "And when they passed by them, they would wink at one another (yataghāmazūn)".
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غَمَضَ,
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To close eyes, overlook, turn a blind eye, accept inferior quality; Noun: Ighmāḍ.------Root Etymology-----غ-م-ض (gh-m-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting closing the eyes, unclarity, or condoning flaws in transactions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to accepting worthless goods only with closed eyes in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:267): "Except if you closed your eyes in tolerance regarding it (illā an tughmiḍū fīh)".
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غَمَّ,
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To cover, veil, distress; Noun: Ghamm (grief, distress, sorrow) / Ghamām (clouds).------Root Etymology-----غ-م-م (gh-m-m): Geminate root denoting veiling, covering (Ghamām = clouds), or heavy grief choking the heart.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to distress following trial in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:153): "So He repaid you with distress upon distress (ghamman bi-ghamm)".
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غَنِمَ,
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To gain, acquire spoil, capture booty; Noun: Ghanīmah (war booty/gains, plural: Maghānim).------Root Etymology-----غ-ن-م (gh-n-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting obtaining gains easily, winning war spoils (Ghanīmah), or sheep (Ghanam).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lawful war spoils in Surah Al-Anfal (8:41): "And know that whatever you take as war spoil... (annamā ghanimtum min shay')".
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غَنِيَ,
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To be rich, free from want, dwell in a place; Adj: Ghaniyy (Rich/Self-Sufficient).------Root Etymology-----غ-ن-ي (gh-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting self-sufficiency (Ghinā), lacking no needs, or dwelling long in a home.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:267): "And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy (wa'lamū anna Allāha Ghaniyyun Ḥamīd)".
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غَوْل,
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Headaches, alcohol intoxication, insidious harm, loss of sanity.------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ل (gh-w-l): Weak Hollow root denoting seizing secretly, destruction, or alcohol dulling the mind.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavenly wine having no harmful effects in Surah As-Saffat (37:47): "No headache/bad effects are in it, nor will they be intoxicated (lā fīhā ghawlun)".
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غَوَى,
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To stray, go astray, err, fail, be misguided; Noun: Ghayy (misguidance/ruin).------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ي (gh-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting error, straying from the right course, or spiritual frustration.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Adam's temporary slip in Surah Ta-Ha (20:121): "And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred (wa ‘aṣā Ādamu Rabbahu fa-ghawā)".
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غيث,
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Succor, beneficial rain, relief arriving after distress.------Root Etymology-----غ-ي-ث (gh-y-th): Weak Hollow root denoting bringing timely rain, answering cries for aid, or reviving dead land.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to life-giving rain in Surah Ash-Shura (42:28): "And He it is who sends down the rain after they have despaired (yunazzilu al-ghayth)".
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غير,
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Ghayr (other than / non-); Verb: Ghayyara (to alter/change state).------Root Etymology-----غ-ي-ر (gh-y-r): Weak Hollow root denoting difference, exception (Ghayr), changing conditions (Taghyīr), or jealousy.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to changing one's inner state in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:11): "Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change... (ḥattā yughayyirū mā bi-anfusihim)".
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غَيْط,
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Low-lying land, place for relieving oneself, human waste / excrement.------Root Etymology-----غ-و-ط / غ-ي-ط (gh-y-ṭ): Weak Hollow root denoting a depression in the ground, used idiomatically for answering nature's call.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to ritual ablution needs in Surah An-Nisa (4:43): "Or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself (aw jā'a aḥadun minkum mina al-ghā'iṭ)".
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فَ,
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(Conjunction / Prefix) So, then, thereupon, and consequently (denotes immediate sequence).------Root Etymology-----ف (Fā'): Grammatical Particle functioning as a connective prefix denoting cause, immediate sequence, or result.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Fatihah (1:5): "So You alone we worship (fa-iyyāka na‘bud)".
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فُؤَاد,
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Heart, inner seat of emotion and feeling (plural: Af’idah).------Root Etymology-----ف-أ-د (f-’-d): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting kindle/fire (Fa'da), referring to the heart due to its burning emotions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to accountability of the heart in Surah Al-Isra (17:36): "Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart - about all those will be questioned (wa-l-fu'āda kulla ulā'ika kāna ‘anhu mas'ūlā)".
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فَاءَ,
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To return, revert, turn back to truth; Noun: Fay' (spoils taken without fighting / shadow).------Root Etymology-----ف-ي-أ (f-y-’): Weak Hollow root denoting returning to righteousness, or shifting shade (Fay').------ Quranic Context-----Refers to returning to divine harmony in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:9): "Until it returns to the command of Allah (ḥattā tafī'a ilā amri Allāh)".
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فَاتَ,
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To pass away, elude, escape, slip away; Noun: Fawt (escape/loss).------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ت (f-w-t): Weak Hollow root denoting passing beyond reach, escaping capture, or missing an opportunity.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to not grieving over missed fortunes in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:153): "So that you would not grieve over what had escaped you (li-kaylā taḥzanū ‘alā mā fātakum)".
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فَارَ,
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To boil, surge, gush forth, bubble up, eruption; Noun: Fawrah / Fawr.------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ر (f-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting liquids bubbling up, intense heat, or sudden surging eruption.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the oven gushing with floodwater in Surah Hud (11:40): "And the oven gushed forth with water (wa fāra al-tannūr)".
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فَارَ,
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To boil, surge, gush forth, bubble up, eruption; Noun: Fawrah / Fawr.------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ر (f-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting liquids bubbling up, intense heat, or sudden surging eruption.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the oven gushing with floodwater in Surah Hud (11:40): "And the oven gushed forth with water (wa fāra al-tannūr)".
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فَازَ,
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To attain success, triumph, escape harm, achieve bliss; Noun: Fawz / Mafāzah.------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ز (f-w-z): Weak Hollow root denoting attaining safety from danger and winning ultimate success/Paradise.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to salvation on Judgment Day in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:185): "He who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained success (fa-qad fāz)".
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فَاضَ,
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To overflow, stream, flood, spill over (tears/water).------Root Etymology-----ف-ي-ض (f-y-ḍ): Weak Hollow root denoting abundance, overflowing vessels, or tears streaming down cheeks.------ Quranic Context-----Describes emotional tears upon hearing revelation in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:83): "You see their eyes overflowing with tears (tarā a‘yunahum tafīḍu mina al-dam‘)".
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فَاقَ,
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To surpass, excel, recover; Noun: Fawq (above/over) / Fawāq (delay/gasp).------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ق (f-w-q): Weak Hollow root denoting spatial height (Fawq = above), superiority, or taking a gasp/pause.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spatial superiority in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:26): "A mosquito or what is above it (ba‘ūḍatan fa-mā fawqahā)".
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فَاهَ,
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To speak, utter; Noun: Fūh / Fam (mouth, plural: Afwāh).------Root Etymology-----ف-و-هـ (f-w-h): Weak Hollow root forming the classical word for the human mouth and speech output.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hypocritical speech in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:167): "They say with their mouths what is not in their hearts (yaqūlūna bi-afwāhihim mā laysa fī qulūbihim)".
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فْتَأَ,
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(Auxiliary Verb with negation) To never cease, to continue doing something (La tafta’u).------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-أ (f-t-’): Hamzated Triliteral root used with negative particles to mean "still / never ceasing".------ Quranic Context-----Describes Ya'qub's unceasing remembrance of Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:85): "By Allah, you will not cease remembering Joseph (tafta’u tadhkuru Yūsuf)".
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فَتَحَ,
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To open, grant victory, decide, judge; Noun: Fatḥ (victory/opening) / Al-Fattāḥ (The Judge).------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-ح (f-t-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting removing locks, granting victory (Fatḥ), or rendering legal decisions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine victory in Surah An-Nasr (110:1): "When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest (idhā jā'a naṣru Allāhi wa-l-fatḥ)".
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فَتَرَ,
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To subside, slacken, grow weak, languish, cease; Noun: Fatrah (intervalling pause).------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-ر (f-t-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting loss of intensity, cooling down, or a hiatus between prophets (Fatrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angels worshipping without fatigue in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:20): "They exalt Him night and day and do not slacken (lā yafturūn)".
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فَتَقَ,
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To rip open, rend asunder, separate joined parts; Noun: Fatq.------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-ق (f-t-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting splitting apart what was previously fused together.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the creation of the universe in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30): "That the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them (fa-fataqnāhumā)".
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فَتَنَ,
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To test, try with fire, tempt, persecute, afflict; Noun: Fitnah (trial/persecution/strife).------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-ن (f-t-n): Sound Triliteral root originating from melting gold to test purity, denoting trials (Fitnah) and temptation.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to tests of faith in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:2): "That they will be left saying 'We believe' and they will not be tested? (wa hum lā yuftanūn)".
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فَتِىَ,
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To be young, youthful; Noun: Fatā (young man/servant) / Fatāh (young woman/maid) / Fatwā (ruling).------Root Etymology-----ف-ت-ي (f-t-y): Weak Defective root denoting youthfulness, vigor, or clarifying complex legal queries (Fatwā).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the youths of the cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:10): "When the youths retreated to the cave (idh awā al-fityatu ilā al-kahf)".
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فَجَّ,
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To split open, clear a pass; Noun: Fajj (broad mountain pass / highway, plural: Fijāj).------Root Etymology-----ف-ج-ج (f-j-j): Geminate root denoting opening wide gaps, broad valleys, or open mountain passes.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to broad mountain roads in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:31): "And We placed therein broad passes as roads (fijājan subulā)".
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فَجَرَ,
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To gush forth, cleave open, deviate into sin; Noun: Fajr (dawn) / Fujūr (wickedness).------Root Etymology-----ف-ج-ر (f-j-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting breaking open, gushing streams, dawn break (Fajr), or moral rebellion (Fujūr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the break of dawn in Surah Al-Qadr (97:5): "Peace it is until the emergence of dawn (ḥattā maṭla‘i al-fajr)".
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فَحُشَ,
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To be obscene, abominable, gross, exceed bounds; Noun: Fāḥishah (immorality/adultery).------Root Etymology-----ف-ح-ش (f-ḥ-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting extreme ugliness in speech or deeds, particularly sexual immorality.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to adultery in Surah Al-Isra (17:32): "Indeed, it is ever an immorality and an evil way (innahū kāna fāḥishatan)".
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فَخَرَ,
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To boast, take pride, show off; Noun: Fakhkhār (baked pottery/earthenware) / Adj: Fakhūr.------Root Etymology-----ف-خ-r (f-kh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting boasting, or hard ringing earthenware/pottery (Fakhkhār).------ Quranic Context-----Describes creation from clay like pottery in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:14): "He created man from clay like that of pottery (min ṣalṣālin kal-fakhkhār)".
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فَدَى,
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To ransom, redeem, sacrifice for another; Noun: Fidyah / Fidā’ (ransom).------Root Etymology-----ف-د-ي (f-d-y): Weak Defective root denoting giving property or a sacrifice to deliver someone from harm/bondage.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the ransom of Ismail in Surah As-Saffat (37:107): "And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (wa fadaynāhu bi-dhibḥin ‘aẓīm)".
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فَذَ,
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Singular , Unusual
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فَرَجَ,
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To open, split, relieve grief; Noun: Farj (chastity/private parts, plural: Furūj) / Furūj (fissures).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ج (f-r-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting gaps, opening spaces, physical private parts (Farj), or relief from hardship.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to guarding private parts in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:5): "And they who guard their private parts (li-furūjihim ḥāfiẓūn)".
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فَرِحَ,
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To rejoice, be glad, exult, be exultant/insolent; Noun: Faraḥ (joy/exultation).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ح (f-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting gladness of heart, or arrogant exultation over worldly wealth.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against arrogant exultation in Surah Al-Qasas (28:76): "Do not exult. Indeed, Allah does not like the exultant (lā tafraḥ inna Allāha lā yuḥibbu al-fariḥīn)".
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فَرُدَ,
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To be single, solitary, unique; Active Participle: Fard (alone, plural: Furādā).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-د (f-r-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting standing alone, isolation, or being without companion/helper.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to coming before Allah alone on Judgment Day in Surah Al-An'am (6:94): "And you have come to Us alone (furādā)".
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فَرَّ,
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To flee, run away, escape, hasten; Noun: Firār (flight/escape).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ر (f-r-r): Geminate root denoting swift movement, fleeing from danger, or escaping from accountability.------ Quranic Context-----Command to hasten toward Allah in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:50): "So flee to Allah (fa-firrū ilā Allāh)".
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فَرَشَ,
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To spread out, furnish; Noun: Firāsh (carpet/bed) / Farāsh (moths).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ش (f-r-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting spreading carpets/bedding flat, or fluttering insects (Farāsh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the earth spread out like a bed in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:22): "Who made for you the earth a bed (ja‘ala lakumu al-arḍa firāshā)".
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فَرَضَ,
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To ordain, prescribe, make obligatory, assign a share; Noun: Farīḍah (obligation).------Root Etymology-----ف-r-ض (f-r-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting notching, assigning fixed legal shares, or making duties mandatory.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to making Hajj obligatory in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:197): "So whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein... (faman faraḍa fīhinna al-ḥajj)".
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فَرَطَ,
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To precede, act rashly, neglect, exceed limits; Noun: Faraṭ / Form II: Farraṭa (neglected).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ط (f-r-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting rushing ahead, overstepping bounds, or failing to fulfill obligations.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to not neglecting anything in divine decrees in Surah Al-An'am (6:38): "We have not neglected in the Register a thing (mā farraṭnā fī al-kitābi min shay')".
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فَرَعَ,
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To tower, rise high; Noun: Far‘ (branch/top, plural: Furū‘).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ع (f-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting towering height, top branches of a tree, or offshoots from a stem.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of a good word in Surah Ibrahim (14:24): "Its root is firm and its branch is in the sky (aṣluhā thābitun wa far‘uhā fī al-samā')".
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فَرَغَ,
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To be empty, vacant, finished, free from occupation; Form II: Farragha (to pour out/discharge).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-غ (f-r-gh): Sound Triliteral root denoting emptying out vessels, finishing a task, or pouring out patience/water.------ Quranic Context-----Command to devote oneself to worship after finishing duties in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:7): "So when you have finished your duties, stand up for worship (fa-idhā faraghta fa-nṣab)".
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فَرَقَ,
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To divide, separate, distinguish, differentiate; Noun: Farq / Furqān (criterion) / Farīq (party/group).------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ق (f-r-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting separating joined items, making distinctions, or dividing into groups.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Quran as a criterion separating truth from falsehood in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185): "Guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and the criterion (wa-l-furqān)".
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فَرَىَ,
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To slit, cut open, fabricate a lie, invent; Active Participle: Muftarī / Noun: Firyah.------Root Etymology-----ف-ر-ي (f-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting slitting leather, or idiomatically fabricating monstrous lies/slanders (Firyah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes fabricating a lie against Allah in Surah Al-An'am (6:21): "And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah...? (man iftarā ‘alā Allāhi kadhibā)".
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فَزَّ,
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To startle, leap, disturb; Form X: Istafazza (to incite, provoke, scare away, unsettle).------Root Etymology-----ف-ز-ز (f-z-z): Geminate root denoting startling someone, driving them from their place, or provoking into motion.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Pharaoh attempting to drive the Israelites out of the land in Surah Al-Isra (17:103): "So he intended to drive them out of the land (fa-arāda an yastafizzahum mina al-arḍ)".
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فَزَّ,
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To startle, leap, disturb; Form X: Istafazza (to incite, provoke, scare away, unsettle).------Root Etymology-----ف-ز-ز (f-z-z): Geminate root denoting startling someone, driving them from their place, or provoking into motion.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Pharaoh attempting to drive the Israelites out of the land in Surah Al-Isra (17:103): "So he intended to drive them out of the land (fa-arāda an yastafizzahum mina al-arḍ)".
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فَزِعَ,
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To be terrified, frightened, panic-stricken; Noun: Faza‘ (terror/fear).------Root Etymology-----ف-ز-ع (f-z-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting sudden terror, alarm, or panicking from an overwhelming event.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to safety from the Great Terror on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:103): "They will not be grieved by the Great Terror (lā yaḥzunuhumu al-faza‘u al-akbar)".
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فَسُحَ,
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To be wide, spacious, roomy; Form V: Tafassaḥa (to make room/space).------Root Etymology-----ف-س-ḥ (f-s-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting spatial expanse, roominess, or making space for others in gatherings.------ Quranic Context-----Command to make room in assemblies in Surah Al-Mujadila (58:11): "When you are told, 'Make room in assemblies,' then make room (tafassaḥū fī al-majālisi fa-fsaḥū)".
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فَسَدَ,
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To be corrupt, spoiled, ruined, rotten; Noun: Fasād (corruption) / Active Participle: Mufsid.------Root Etymology-----ف-س-د (f-s-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting spoiling, going bad, or causing social/environmental destruction (Fasād).------ Quranic Context-----Describes corruption spreading on land and sea in Surah Ar-Rum (30:41): "Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea... (ẓahara al-fasādu fī al-barri wa-l-baḥr)".
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فسر,
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To explain, expound, interpret, clarify; Noun: Tafsīr (explanation/exegesis).------Root Etymology-----ف-س-ر (f-s-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting uncovering hidden meaning, explaining, or interpreting text.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Quran providing the best explanation in Surah Al-Furqan (25:33): "But We bring you the truth and the best explanation (wa aḥsana tafsīrā)".
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فَسَقَ,
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To depart from the right way, disobey, transgress boundaries; Noun: Fisq / Active Participle: Fāsiq.------Root Etymology-----ف-س-ق (f-s-q): Sound Triliteral root originating from a date bursting its skin, denoting stepping outside divine law into rebellion.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Iblis defying his Lord's command in Surah Al-Kahf (18:50): "Except Iblis; he was of the jinn and departed from the command of his Lord (fa-fasaqa ‘an amri Rabbih)".
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فَشَا,
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To spread, circulate, become public/diffused (news or rumors).------Root Etymology-----ف-ش-و (f-sh-w): Weak Defective root denoting the widespread spreading, broadcasting, or dissemination of news.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spreading news of security or fear in Surah An-Nisa (4:83): "And when there comes to them something about security or fear, they spread it (adhā‘ū bih)".
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فَشِلَ,
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To lose heart, fail, be timid, show cowardice, falter.------Root Etymology-----ف-ش-ل (f-sh-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting losing courage, failing in resolve, or showing hesitation/timidity in battle.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against disputing and losing courage in Surah Al-Anfal (8:46): "And do not dispute and thus lose courage and then your strength would depart (wa lā tanāza‘ū fa-tafshalū)".
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فَصُحَ,
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To be eloquent, fluent, articulate; Active Participle: Afṣaḥ (more eloquent).------Root Etymology-----ف-ص-ḥ (fa-ṣ-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting pure, clear, fluent speech free from grammatical or vocal defect.------ Quranic Context-----Aaron described by Moses in Surah Al-Qasas (28:34): "And my brother Aaron is more fluent than I in tongue (huwa afṣaḥu minnī lisānā)".
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فَصَلَ,
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To separate, judge, decide, set apart, detail; Noun: Faṣl / Active Participle: Mufaṣṣal.------Root Etymology-----ف-ص-ل (f-ṣ-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting separating items, rendering decisive verdicts (Faṣl), or detailing verses (Tafṣīl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Day of Judgment in Surah Al-Mursalat (77:13): "For the Day of Sortout/Judgement (Li-Yawmi al-Faṣl)".
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فَصَمَ,
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To snap, break without complete separation, sever; Noun: Infiṣām (break/severance).------Root Etymology-----ف-ص-م (f-ṣ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting cracking or breaking a bond without fully severing it into two pieces.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the unbreakable handhold of faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:256): "He has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it (lā infiṣāma lahā)".
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فَضَا,
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Space , Sky , Vast expanse , Empty , Arrive , Lead
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فَضَحَ,
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To expose, disgrace, humiliate, shame publicly.------Root Etymology-----ف-ض-ḥ (f-ḍ-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting exposing someone's hidden faults, causing public disgrace, or shaming.------ Quranic Context-----Lut's plea to his people regarding his guests in Surah Al-Hijr (15:68): "Indeed, these are my guests, so do not shame me (fa-lā tafḍaḥūn)".
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فَضَّ,
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To break open, disperse, scatter; Form VII: Infaḍḍa (to disperse/scatter).------Root Etymology-----ف-ض-ض (f-ḍ-ḍ): Geminate root denoting breaking apart, scattering a crowd, or dispersing a group.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to people dispersing from around the Prophet in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:159): "They would have dispersed from around you (la-nfaḍḍū min ḥawlik)".
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فَضَلَ,
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To exceed, excel, bestow grace, favor; Noun: Faḍl (grace/bounty) / Active Participle: Mufaḍḍal.------Root Etymology-----ف-ض-ل (f-ḍ-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting surplus, superior status, unearned grace, and divine bounty (Faḍl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's bounty in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:243): "Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people (Inna Allāha la-dhū faḍlin ‘alā al-nās)".
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فَطَرَ,
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To cleave, create out of nothing, originate; Noun: Fiṭrah (nature/disposition) / Fāṭir (Creator).------Root Etymology-----ف-ط-ر (f-ṭ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting cleaving open, breaking fast (Ifṭār), or fashioning creation originally (Fiṭrah).------ Quranic Context-----Attribute of Allah in Surah Fatir (35:1): "Praise be to Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth (Fāṭiri al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ)".
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فَظَ,
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Rude, harsh, stern, coarse-mannered, ill-tempered.------Root Etymology-----ف-ظ-ظ (f-ẓ-ẓ): Geminate root denoting harshness of disposition, severe tone, or repulsive behavior.------ Quranic Context-----Describes gentle leadership in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:159): "And if you had been rude in speech and harsh of heart... (walaw kunta faẓẓan ghalīẓa al-qalb)".
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فَعَلَ,
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To do, act, perform, execute an action; Noun: Fi‘l (deed/action).------Root Etymology-----ف-ع-ل (f-‘-l): Sound Triliteral root serving as the foundational paradigm for all Arabic verb morphology and actions.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for human and divine actions, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:24): "And if you do not - and you will never be able to... (fa-in lam taf‘alū...)".
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فَقَدَ,
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To lose, miss, search for something absent; Active Participle: Fāqid.------Root Etymology-----ف-ق-د (f-q-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting losing possession of an item, missing an absent person/thing, or lacking.------ Quranic Context-----Yusuf's herald searching for the cup in Surah Yusuf (12:72): "They said, 'We are missing the measure of the king' (nafqidu ṣuwā‘a al-malik)".
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فَقَرَ,
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To pierce, break vertebrae; Noun: Faqr (poverty) / Faqīr (poor) / Fāqirah (calamity).------Root Etymology-----ف-ق-ر (f-q-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting piercing spine vertebrae (Faqār), severe financial poverty (Faqr), or ruin (Fāqirah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human spiritual and material need in Surah Fatir (35:15): "O mankind, you are those in need of Allah (antu al-fuqarā’u ilā Allāh)".
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فَقَعَ,
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To be intensely yellow, bright, pure-colored (used specifically for yellow).------Root Etymology-----ف-ق-ع (f-q-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting intense, vivid yellow coloration that pleases the eye.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the yellow cow in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:69): "Indeed, she is a yellow cow, bright in color... (baqaratun ṣafrā’u fāqi‘un lawnuhā)".
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فَقِهَ,
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To understand deeply, comprehend, grasp the inner meaning; Noun: Fiqh.------Root Etymology-----ف-ق-هـ (f-q-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting deep comprehension, discerning legal/spiritual truth (Fiqh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lack of spiritual understanding in Surah Al-An'am (6:25): "Lest they should understand it (an yafqahūh)".
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فَكَ,
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To unbind, untie, release, free, dislocate; Noun: Fakk (freeing/release).------Root Etymology-----ف-ك-ك (f-k-k): Geminate root denoting loosening shackles, untying knots, releasing captives, or opening jaws.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to freeing a slave as a righteous deed in Surah Al-Balad (90:13): "It is the freeing of a slave (fakku raqabah)".
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فَكُرَ,
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To think, reflect, consider, ponder; Noun: Fikr / Form II: Fakkara.------Root Etymology-----ف-ك-ر (f-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting mental deliberation, pondering signs, and reflecting on truth.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the opponent pondering evil plots in Surah Al-Muddaththir (74:18): "Indeed, he thought and deliberated (innahū fakkara wa qaddar)".
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فَكِهَ,
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To be cheerful, jest, talk joyfully; Noun: Fākihah (fruit, plural: Fawākih) / Fākihīn (amused).------Root Etymology-----ف-ك-هـ (f-k-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting lighthearted enjoyment, cheerful conversation, or delicious fruits (Fākihah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes dwellers of Paradise enjoying fruits and joy in Surah Ya-Sin (36:55): "Occupied in amusement (fī shughulin fākihūn)".
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فَكِهَ,
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To be cheerful, jest, talk joyfully; Noun: Fākihah (fruit, plural: Fawākih) / Fākihīn (amused).------Root Etymology-----ف-ك-هـ (f-k-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting lighthearted enjoyment, cheerful conversation, or delicious fruits (Fākihah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes dwellers of Paradise enjoying fruits and joy in Surah Ya-Sin (36:55): "Occupied in amusement (fī shughulin fākihūn)".
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فُلَان,
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So-and-so, such a person (indefinite pronoun placeholder for a person's name).------Root Etymology-----ف-ل-ن (f-l-n): Nominally derived placeholder pronoun used when omitting an explicit personal name.------ Quranic Context-----Regret expressed on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Furqan (25:28): "Oh, woe to me! I wish I had not taken that one as a friend (lā laytanī lam attakhidh fulānan khalīlā)".
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فًلَحَ,
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To cleave, plow, succeed, prosper, attain desires; Active Participle: Mufliḥūn.------Root Etymology-----ف-ل-ḥ (f-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root originating from plowing soil (Falāḥ), denoting attaining salvation and spiritual success.------ Quranic Context-----Opening declaration of believers' success in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:1): "Certainly will the believers succeed (qad aflaḥa al-mu'minūn)".
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فَلَقَ,
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To split asunder, cleave, break through; Noun: Falaq (daybreak) / Fāliq (cleaver).------Root Etymology-----ف-ل-ق (f-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting splitting open a seed, cleaving the dawn out of darkness (Falaq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah cleaving daybreak in Surah Al-An'am (6:96): "He is the cleaver of daybreak (Fāliqu al-iṣbāḥ)".
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فَلَكَ,
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Celestial orbit, heavenly sphere, circuit of stars; Noun: Fulk (ship/vessel).------Root Etymology-----ف-ل-ك (f-l-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting circular movement, celestial orbits (Falak), or sea vessels (Fulk).------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavenly bodies orbiting in Surah Ya-Sin (36:40): "And each, in an orbit, is swimming (wa kullun fī falakin yasbaḥūn)".
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فَنَّدَ,
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To refute, disprove, deem senile/foolish, dispute another's sanity.------Root Etymology-----ف-ن-د (f-n-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting declaring someone foolish, senile, or refuting their words.------ Quranic Context-----Ya'qub speaking to his family in Surah Yusuf (12:94): "If you did not think me weakened in mind / senile (lawlā an tufannidūn)".
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فَنِيَ,
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To pass away, perish, cease to exist, vanish; Active Participle: Fān.------Root Etymology-----ف-ن-ي (f-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting mortal impermanence, passing away, or vanishing into non-existence.------ Quranic Context-----Declares the mortality of creation in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:26): "Everyone upon the earth will perish (kullu man ‘alayhā fān)".
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فَهِمَ,
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To understand, comprehend, perceive; Form II: Fahhama (to grant understanding).------Root Etymology-----ف-هـ-م (f-h-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting grasping the rationale of a legal or intellectual matter.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to granting Sulaiman understanding of the case in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:79): "And We gave Understanding of it to Solomon (fa-fahhamnāhā Sulaymān)".
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فَوْج,
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Troop, crowd, host, company of people (plural: Afwāj).------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ج (f-w-j): Weak Hollow root denoting a large wave of people entering together in a group or troop.------ Quranic Context-----Describes people entering Islam in crowds in Surah An-Nasr (110:2): "And you see the people entering the religion of Allah in crowds (yadkhulūna fī dīni Allāhi afwājā)".
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فَوض,
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To entrust, delegate, assign a matter to another; Noun: Tafwīḍ.------Root Etymology-----ف-و-ض (f-w-ḍ): Weak Hollow root denoting handing over one's affairs entirely to Allah's care and guidance.------ Quranic Context-----The believer's declaration in Surah Ghafir (40:44): "And I entrust my affair to Allah (wa ufawwiḍu amrī ilā Allāh)".
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فومها,
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Garlic, wheat, bread, or edible grains (dialectical/ancient noun).------Root Etymology-----ف-و-م (f-w-m): Weak Hollow nominal root interpreted classically as garlic (Thūm) or bread-grains.------ Quranic Context-----Requested by the Israelites in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:61): "And its cucumbers and its garlic/wheat and its lentils... (wa fūmihā wa ‘adasihā)".
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فِي,
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(Preposition) In, inside, within, concerning, during, on (denotes containment/time).------Root Etymology-----ف-ي (Fī): Grammatical Particle / Preposition marking spatial/temporal containment or topic.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:1-4): "In the name of Allah...".
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فِيل,
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Elephant (plural: Afyāl / Fiyalah).------Root Etymology-----ف-ي-ل (f-y-l): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for an elephant.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Army of the Elephant in Surah Al-Fil (105:1): "Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant? (bi-Aṣḥābi al-fīl)".
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قَاب,
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Distance, measure of length, span between bow-grip and tip (e.g., Qāba qawsayn).------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ب (q-w-b): Weak Hollow root denoting measuring distance between two points, like the tips of a drawn bow.------ Quranic Context-----Describes closeness during revelation in Surah An-Najm (53:9): "And was at a distance of two bow lengths or nearer (fa-kāna qāba qawsayni aw adnā)".
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قَاتَ,
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To feed, nourish, sustain; Noun: Qūt (sustenance) / Active Participle: Muqīt (Sustainer).------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ت (q-w-t): Weak Hollow root denoting providing daily nourishment, food supplies (Qūt), or maintaining life.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah An-Nisa (4:85): "And ever is Allah, over all things, a Feeder/Sustainer (wa kāna Allāhu ‘alā kulli shay'in muqītā)".
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قَارَ,
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To settle, dwell, be cool/refreshed; Noun: Qarār (abode/settlement) / Qurrah (solace).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ر (q-r-r): Geminate root denoting settling in a fixed place (Qarār), remaining calm, or eyes finding solace (Qurrat a‘yun).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the earth as a stable dwelling in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:36): "And for you on the earth is a dwelling place (wa lakum fī al-arḍi mustaqarr)".
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قَاع,
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Plain, flat low ground, smooth level desert basin (plural: Qī‘ān).------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ع (q-w-c): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for smooth, level, tree-free terrain.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the earth flattened on Judgment Day in Surah Ta-Ha (20:106): "And He will leave it a level plain (fa-yadharuhā qā‘an ṣafṣafā)".
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قَالَ,
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To say, speak, utter, express; Noun: Qawl (speech/word, plural: Aqwāl).------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ل (q-w-l): Weak Hollow root forming the primary verbal root for human and divine speech (Qawl).------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously throughout scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:1): "Say, 'He is Allah, who is One' (Qul Huwa Allāhu Aḥad)".
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قَامَ,
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To stand up, arise, establish, perform, endure; Noun: Qiyām / Qiyāmah (Resurrection) / Qayyūm.------Root Etymology-----ق-و-م (q-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting standing upright (Qiyām), establishing prayer (Iqāmah), or people/nation (Qawm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to establishing prayer in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:3): "And establish prayer (wa yuqīmūna al-ṣalāh)".
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قَامَ,
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To stand up, arise, establish, perform, endure; Noun: Qiyām / Qiyāmah (Resurrection) / Qayyūm.------Root Etymology-----ق-و-م (q-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting standing upright (Qiyām), establishing prayer (Iqāmah), or people/nation (Qawm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to establishing prayer in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:3): "And establish prayer (wa yuqīmūna al-ṣalāh)".
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قَبُحَ,
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To be ugly, repulsive, disgraced; Passive Participle: Maqbūḥīn (disgraced/rejected).------Root Etymology-----ق-ب-ḥ (q-b-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting ugliness of appearance or moral disgrace and rejection.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Pharaoh's host disgraced on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Qasas (28:42): "And on the Day of Resurrection they will be among the rejected/disgraced (mina al-maqbūḥīn)".
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قَبَرَ,
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To bury in a grave; Noun: Qabr (grave/tomb, plural: Qubūr).------Root Etymology-----ق-ب-ر (q-b-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting placing a deceased body underground in a tomb (Qabr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the resurrection from graves in Surah Al-Hajj (22:7): "And that Allah will resurrect those who are in the graves (wa anna Allāha yab‘athu man fī al-qubūr)".
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قَبَسَ,
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To take a firebrand, borrow light; Noun: Qabas (live coal/firebrand).------Root Etymology-----ق-ب-س (q-b-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting scooping up a burning coal or borrowing light from a flame.------ Quranic Context-----Musa seeking fire for his family in Surah Ta-Ha (20:10): "Or I may bring you a burning brand from the fire (aw ātiyakum minhā bi-qabas)".
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قَبَضَ,
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To grasp, hold, withhold, contract, take away; Noun: Qabḍah (handful/grasp).------Root Etymology-----ق-ب-ض (q-b-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting contracting fingers, grasping items (Qabḍah), or withholding provisions.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah controlling provision in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:245): "And Allah withholds and grants abundance (wa Allāhu yaqbiḍu wa yabṣuṭ)".
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قَبِلَ,
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To accept, receive, approve; Noun: Qiblah (direction) / Active Participle: Qābil / Form IV: Aqbala.------Root Etymology-----ق-ب-ل (q-b-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting accepting gifts/repentance (Qabūl), facing a direction (Qiblah), or coming forward (Iqbāl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah accepting repentance in Surah At-Tawbah (9:104): "That it is Allah who accepts repentance from His servants (wa yaqbalu al-tawbata ‘an ‘ibādih)".
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قَتَّ,
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Misrepresent , Slanderer ,
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قَتَرَ,
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To be stingy, stint, skimp, burn incense; Noun: Qatarah / Qatar (darkness, dust, gloom) / Form IV: Aqtara.------Root Etymology-----ق-ت-ر (q-t-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting dark smoke, dust clouds (Qatarah), or miserliness/niggardliness (Iqtār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to dark gloom covering disbelievers' faces on Judgment Day in Surah Yunus (10:26): "Neither gloom nor humiliation will cover their faces (wa lā yarhaqu wujūhahum qatarun wa lā dhillah)".
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قُثًِّاء,
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Cucumbers (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----ق-ث-أ (q-th-’): Hamzated Triliteral nominal root forming the classical word for cucumbers/gourds.------ Quranic Context-----Requested by the Israelites in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:61): "And its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils... (wa qiththā’ihā wa fūmihā)".
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قَحَمَ,
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To rush headlong, plunge into, barge in; Form VIII: Iqtaḥama (to rush into difficulty).------Root Etymology-----ق-ح-م (q-ḥ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting plunging rashly into danger, rushing blindly, or overcoming a steep obstacle (‘Aqabah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to attempting the difficult pass of virtue in Surah Al-Balad (90:11): "But he has not broken through the difficult pass (fa-lā iqtaḥama al-‘aqabah)".
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قَحَمَ,
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To rush headlong, plunge into, barge in; Form VIII: Iqtaḥama (to rush into difficulty).------Root Etymology-----ق-ح-م (q-ḥ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting plunging rashly into danger, rushing blindly, or overcoming a steep obstacle (‘Aqabah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to attempting the difficult pass of virtue in Surah Al-Balad (90:11): "But he has not broken through the difficult pass (fa-lā iqtaḥama al-‘aqabah)".
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قَدْ,
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(Particle) Already, indeed, certainly (with past tense); sometimes, may (with present tense).------Root Etymology-----ق-د (Qad): Grammatical Particle functioning as an emphatic marker confirming the completion or certainty of an action.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for emphasis, e.g., Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:1): "Certainly will the believers succeed (qad aflaḥa al-mu’minūn)".
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قَدَاَ,
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To follow, imitate, take as an example; Noun: Iqtidā’ / Command: Iqtadih.------Root Etymology-----ق-د-و / ق-د-ي (q-d-w / q-d-y): Weak Defective root denoting taking someone as a role model, following guidance, or copying conduct.------ Quranic Context-----Command to follow the guidance of earlier prophets in Surah Al-An'am (6:90): "So by their guidance be guided / follow (fa-bi-hudāhumu iqtadih)".
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قَدَحَ,
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To strike fire with flint, spark, kindle; Noun: Qadḥ / Active Participle: Qādiḥāt.------Root Etymology-----ق-د-ḥ (q-d-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting striking flint to produce fire, or sparks flying from horses' hooves (Qādiḥāt).------ Quranic Context-----Describes warhorses striking sparks of fire in Surah Al-'Adiyat (100:2): "And the producers of sparks when striking with hooves (fa-l-mūriiyāti qadḥā)".
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قَدَّ,
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To cut lengthwise, rend, rip, slice; Noun: Qidad (diverse groups/factions).------Root Etymology-----ق-د-د (q-d-d): Geminate root denoting cutting a garment or hide lengthwise, or splitting into distinct factions (Qidad).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Zulaykha tearing Yusuf's shirt from behind in Surah Yusuf (12:25): "And she tore his shirt from the back (wa qaddat qamīṣahū min dubur)".
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قَدَرَ,
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To measure, decree, destine, possess power over; Noun: Qadar (decree) / Qudrah (power) / Qadr.------Root Etymology-----ق-د-ر (q-d-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting precise measurement, assigning destinies (Qadar), or divine omnipotence (Qudrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Night of Decree in Surah Al-Qadr (97:1): "Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Decree (fī Laylati al-Qadr)".
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قَدُسَ,
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To be holy, pure, sacred; Noun: Quds (holiness) / Attributes: Al-Quddūs / Rūḥ al-Qudus.------Root Etymology-----ق-د-s (q-d-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting absolute sanctification, purity from defects, and divine holiness.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Hashr (59:23): "The Sovereign, the Pure/Holy (Al-Maliku al-Quddūs)".
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قَدَمَ,
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To precede, advance, arrive, bring forward; Noun: Qadam (foot/precedence) / Form II: Qaddama.------Root Etymology-----ق-د-م (q-d-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting feet (Qadam), sending deeds ahead (Taqdīm), or ancient origin (Qadīm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to deeds sent ahead for Judgment Day in Surah Al-Infitar (82:5): "A soul will know what it has sent forward and left behind (‘alimat nafsun mā qaddamat wa akhkharat)".
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قَذَفَ,
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To hurl, cast, throw, accuse falsely, slander (of adultery).------Root Etymology-----ق-ذ-ف (q-dh-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting hurling projectiles forcibly, casting truth against falsehood, or slandering chastity.------ Quranic Context-----Describes truth overcoming falsehood in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:18): "Nay, We hurl the truth against falsehood (bal naqdhifu bi-l-ḥaqqi ‘alā al-bāṭil)".
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قَرَأَ,
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To read, recite, gather together; Noun: Qur’ān (recitation) / Active Participle: Qāri’.------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-أ (q-r-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting compiling letters/words, reciting aloud, or the Holy Quran (Qur’ān).------ Quranic Context-----First revealed command in Surah Al-'Alaq (96:1): "Recite in the name of your Lord who created (Iqra’ bi-ismi Rabbika alladhī khalaq)".
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قَرُبَ,
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To be near, approach, draw close; Noun: Qurb / Adj: Qarīb / Noun: Qurbān (offering).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ب (q-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical/spiritual proximity, drawing near, or making an offering (Qurbān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine proximity in Surah Qaf (50:16): "And We are closer to him than his jugular vein (wa Naḥnu aqrabu ilayhi min ḥabli al-warīd)".
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قَرَحَ,
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To wound, injure; Noun: Qarḥ (wound/injury/trauma).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ḥ (q-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical wounds, battlefield injuries, or suffering trauma.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to battlefield wounds at Uhud in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:140): "If a wound has touched you, there has already touched the other people a wound like it (in yamsaskum qarḥun...)".
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قِرْد,
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Ape, monkey (plural: Qiradah).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-د (q-r-d): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for apes/monkeys.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the transformation of Sabbath-breakers in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:65): "We said to them, 'Be apes, despised' (Kūnū qiradatan khāsi’īn)".
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قَرَّ,
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To settle, be stable, refresh/cool (of eyes); Noun: Qarār (abode) / Qurrah (solace).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ر (q-r-r): Geminate root denoting remaining stationary (Qarār), cool satisfaction, or emotional comfort (Qurrat ‘ayn).------ Quranic Context-----Prayer for family comfort in Surah Al-Furqan (25:74): "Grant us from our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes (hab lanā min azwājinā... qurrata a‘yun)".
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قَرَضَ,
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To cut off, sever, lend money, pass by; Noun: Qarḍ (loan/goodly loan).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ض (q-r-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting cutting off a piece of wealth to lend as a loan (Qarḍ), or turning aside.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to lending to Allah through charity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:245): "Who is it that will lend Allah a goodly loan...? (man dhā alladhī yuqriḍu Allāha qarḍan ḥasanā)".
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قِرْطَاس,
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Paper, parchment, writing sheet (plural: Qarāṭīs).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ط-س (q-r-ṭ-s): Quadriliteral Loanword (Greek origin chartes assimilated into Arabic) denoting sheets of writing parchment.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to written pages in Surah Al-An'am (6:7): "And even if We had sent down to you a written scripture on a page... (fī qirṭāsin)".
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قَرَعَ,
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To knock, strike, pound; Noun: Al-Qāri‘ah (the Striking Calamity/Day of Judgment).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ع (q-r-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting pounding doorbells/flints, or a sudden ear-shattering calamity (Al-Qāri‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Name of Judgment Day in Surah Al-Qari'ah (101:1): "The Striking Calamity (Al-Qāri‘ah)".
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قَرَفَ,
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To acquire, commit, earn, accuse; Form VIII: Iqtarafa (to commit sins/earn wealth).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ف (q-r-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting peeling bark, earning income, or committing transgressions/sins.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to earning sins in Surah Al-An'am (6:120): "Indeed, those who earn sin will be recompensed... (alladhīna yaksibūna al-ithma sa-yujzawna bimā kānū yaqtarifūn)".
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قَرَنَ,
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To join together, pair, couple; Noun: Qarn (generation/horn, plural: Qurūn) / Qarīn (companion).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-ن (q-r-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting linking items in pairs, animal horns (Qarn), generations (Qurūn), or intimate companions (Qarīn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to destroyed past generations in Surah Al-An'am (6:6): "How many generations We destroyed before them (kam ahlaknā min qablihim min qarn)".
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قَرَى,
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To entertain a guest, collect water; Noun: Qaryah (town, village, city, plural: Qurā).------Root Etymology-----ق-ر-و / ق-ر-ي (q-r-w / q-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting gathering people into a settlement or town (Qaryah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to towns and cities continuously, e.g., Surah Al-A'raf (7:96): "And if the people of the towns had believed... (aw anna ahla al-qurā āmanū)".
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قَسَا,
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To be hard, severe, rigid, stony; Noun: Qaswah (hardness of heart) / Active Participle: Qāsiyah.------Root Etymology-----ق-س-و (q-s-w): Weak Defective root denoting impenetrable hardness, stoniness, or unyielding hearts.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hardened hearts in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:74): "Then your hearts became hardened after that, being like stones... (thumma qasat qulūbukum... fa-hiya kal-ḥijārah)".
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قَسَّ,
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To seek, pursue; Noun: Qissīs (Christian priest/monk, plural: Qissīsīn).------Root Etymology-----ق-س-س (q-s-s): Geminate root denoting pursuing knowledge, forming the nominal word for Christian clergy/monks (Qissīs).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Christian scholars and monks in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:82): "That is because among them are priests and monks... (bi-anna minhum qissīsīna wa ruhbānā)".
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قَسَّ,
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To seek, pursue; Noun: Qissīs (Christian priest/monk, plural: Qissīsīn).------Root Etymology-----ق-س-س (q-s-s): Geminate root denoting pursuing knowledge, forming the nominal word for Christian clergy/monks (Qissīs).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Christian scholars and monks in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:82): "That is because among them are priests and monks... (bi-anna minhum qissīsīna wa ruhbānā)".
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قسط,
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To act justly, distribute fairly; Noun: Qisṭ (equity/justice) / Active Participle: Muqsiṭīn (just) / Qāsiṭūn (unjust).------Root Etymology-----ق-س-ط (q-s-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root carrying dual meanings: acting with absolute justice (Qisṭ), or deviating into injustice (Qāsiṭūn).------ Quranic Context-----Command to maintain justice in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:8): "Be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice (shuhadā’a bi-l-qisṭ)".
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قُسْطَاس,
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Balance, scale, measuring beam (plural: Qasāṭīs).------Root Etymology-----ق-س-ط-س (q-s-ṭ-s): Quadriliteral Loanword (Greek origin dikaistes or Latin custos assimilated) denoting an even weighing balance.------ Quranic Context-----Command to weigh with fair scales in Surah Al-Isra (17:35): "And weigh with an even / correct balance (wa zinū bi-l-qisṭāsi al-mustaqīm)".
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قَشْعَرَ,
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To shudder, shiver, tremble, goosebumps (from fear or awe).------Root Etymology-----ق-ش-ع-ر (q-sh-‘-r): Quadriliteral root depicting skin shivering, hair standing on end, or body trembling in awe.------ Quranic Context-----Describes believers reacting to the Quran in Surah Az-Zumar (39:23): "Whereat shivers the skin of those who fear their Lord (taqsha‘irru minhu julūdu alladhīna yakhshawna Rabbahum)".
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قَصَا,
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To be far, distant, remote; Adj: Aqṣā (farthest) / Noun: Qaṣiyy (remote place).------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-و / ق-ص-ي (q-ṣ-w / q-ṣ-y): Weak Defective root denoting extreme spatial distance or remote locations (Aqṣā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Surah Al-Isra (17:1): "From the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque (mina al-Masjidi al-Ḥarāmi ilā al-Masjidi al-Aqṣā)".
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قَصَدَ,
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To intend, head toward, adopt a middle course, be moderate; Noun: Qaṣd / Active Participle: Muqtaṣid.------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-د (q-ṣ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting setting a clear course, moderation, or choosing the middle path (Muqtaṣid).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah pointing the right way in Surah An-Nahl (16:9): "And upon Allah is the direction of the right way (wa ‘alā Allāhi qaṣdu al-sabīl)".
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قَصَدَ,
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To intend, head toward, adopt a middle course, be moderate; Noun: Qaṣd / Active Participle: Muqtaṣid.------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-د (q-ṣ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting setting a clear course, moderation, or choosing the middle path (Muqtaṣid).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah pointing the right way in Surah An-Nahl (16:9): "And upon Allah is the direction of the right way (wa ‘alā Allāhi qaṣdu al-sabīl)".
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قَصُرَ,
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To be short, fail, restrict, shorten; Active Participle: Qāṣirāt (restricting gazes) / Form II: Qaṣṣara.------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-r (q-ṣ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting brevity, shortening prayers (Qaṣr), restricting movement, or castles/palaces (Qaṣr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to shortening prayers in Surah An-Nisa (4:101): "There is no blame upon you that you shorten the prayer (an taqṣurū mina al-ṣalāh)".
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قَصَّ,
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To relate, narrate, tell a story, trace steps, clip; Noun: Qaṣaṣ (narrative/stories).------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-ص (q-ṣ-ṣ): Geminate root denoting following footprints step-by-step, clipping hair/nails, or relating historical events (Qaṣaṣ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine narratives in Surah Yusuf (12:3): "We relate to you the best of stories (Naḥnu naquṣṣu ‘alayka aḥsana al-qaṣaṣ)".
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قَصَفَ,
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To break, shatter, thunder; Noun: Qāṣif (hurricane/gale-force wind).------Root Etymology-----ق-ص-ف (q-ṣ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting shattering with loud noise, thunderclaps, or destructive gales (Qāṣif).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to destructive ocean storms in Surah Al-Isra (17:69): "And send against you a hurricane of wind and drown you... (fa-yursila ‘alaykum qāṣifan mina al-rīḥ)".
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قَضَبَ,
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To cut, trim, sever; Noun: Qaḍb (herbage/vegetables/green fodder).------Root Etymology-----ق-ض-ب (q-ḍ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting trimming plants, cutting branches, or edible green vegetation (Qaḍb).------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned among earth's provisions in Surah 'Abasa (80:28): "And grapes and herbage / green fodder (wa ‘inaban wa qaḍbā)".
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قَضَى,
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To decree, decide, judge, fulfill, accomplish, pass away; Noun: Qaḍā’.------Root Etymology-----ق-ض-ي (q-ض-y): Weak Defective root denoting executing a decisive judgment, fulfilling a task, or divine pre-decree (Qaḍā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine decree in Surah Al-Isra (17:23): "And your Lord has decreed that you worship not except Him... (wa qaḍā Rabbuka allā ta‘budū illā Iyyāh)".
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قَطَرَ,
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To drip, drop; Noun: Qaṭr (drops/rain) / Qiṭr (molten copper) / Qiṭr / Aqṭār (regions/borders).------Root Etymology-----ق-ط-ر (q-ṭ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting dripping liquids (Qaṭr), molten metal (Qiṭr), or vast geographical boundaries (Aqṭār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to molten copper flowing for Sulaiman in Surah Saba (34:12): "And We caused the spring of molten copper to flow for him (wa asalna lahū ‘ayna al-qiṭr)".
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قَطَّ,
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To cut off, slice; Noun: Qiṭṭ (share, portion, written record, award).------Root Etymology-----ق-ط-ط (q-ṭ-ṭ): Geminate root denoting cutting off a sheet, assigning a written share or portion (Qiṭṭ).------ Quranic Context-----Disbelievers mocking their share of punishment in Surah Sad (38:16): "Our Lord, hasten for us our share before the Day of Account (Rabbanā ‘ajjil lanā qiṭṭanā...)".
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قَطَعَ,
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To cut, sever, divide, traverse distance; Noun: Qiṭ‘ah (portion, plural: Qiṭa‘).------Root Etymology-----ق-ط-ع (q-ṭ-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting severing ties, cutting off hands/limbs, or crossing land segments (Qiṭa‘).------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against severing ties of kinship in Surah Muhammad (47:22): "And sever your ties of relationship? (wa tuqaṭṭi‘ū arḥāmakum)".
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قَطَفَ,
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To pluck, gather fruit; Noun: Qaṭf (plucking) / Quṭūf (clusters of fruit).------Root Etymology-----ق-ط-ف (q-ṭ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting plucking ripe fruit from trees or hanging clusters (Quṭūf).------ Quranic Context-----Describes easily accessible fruit in Paradise in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:23): "Its clusters of fruit hanging near (quṭūfuhā dāniyah)".
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قَطَنَ,
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To reside, dwell, inhabit; Noun: Qaṭīn / Quṭn (cotton).------Root Etymology-----ق-ط-ن (q-t-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting taking up permanent residence, residing in a home, or cotton fibers.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to fixed residence or domestic habitation.
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قَعَدَ,
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To sit, remain behind, stay back; Active Participle: Qā‘idūn / Noun: Qa‘īd (seated observer) / Qawā‘id.------Root Etymology-----ق-ع-د (q-ع-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting sitting down, lagging behind in duty, or foundations of a house (Qawā‘id).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to raising the foundations of the Ka'bah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127): "And when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House... (yrafa‘u Ibrāhīmu al-qawā‘ida mina al-Bayt)".
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قَعُرَ,
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To be deep, hollowed out, uprooted; Passive Participle: Munqa‘ir.------Root Etymology-----ق-ع-ر (q-ع-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting the bottom of a pit/well, depth, or being hollowed/uprooted (Munqa‘ir).------ Quranic Context-----Describes destroyed palm trunks in Surah Al-Qamar (54:20): "As if they were trunks of palm trees, uprooted (ka-annahum a‘jāzu nakhlin munqa‘ir)".
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قَفَا,
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To follow, track behind; Form II: Qaffā (to send in succession) / Noun: Qafā (back of neck).------Root Etymology-----ق-ف-و (q-f-w): Weak Defective root denoting following behind someone's footsteps, or sending messengers in sequence (Taqfiyah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sending messengers in succession in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:87): "And We sent after him messengers in succession (wa qaffaynā min ba‘dihī bi-l-rusul)".
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قَفَلَ,
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To lock, bolt, return from a journey; Noun: Qufl (lock, plural: Aqfāl).------Root Etymology-----ق-ف-l (q-f-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting locking doors/chests, or placing locks on hearts against truth (Aqfāl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes locked hearts in Surah Muhammad (47:24): "Or are there locks upon their hearts? (am ‘alā qulūbin aqfāluhā)".
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قَلَا,
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To hate, detest, forsake, abandon, fry.------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-و / ق-ل-ي (q-l-w / q-l-y): Weak Defective root denoting detesting, abandoning out of dislike, or scorching/frying.------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance to the Prophet in Surah Ad-Duha (93:3): "Your Lord has not taken leave of you, nor has He detested/forseen you (mā wadda‘aka Rabbuka wa mā qalā)".
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قَلَبَ,
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To turn over, invert, transform, return; Noun: Qalb (heart, plural: Qulūb) / Form VII: Inqalaba.------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-ب (q-l-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning something upside down, transforming states, or the human heart (Qalb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to turning back on one's heels in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:144): "Will you then turn back on your heels? (inaqalabtum ‘alā a‘qābikum)".
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قَلَد,
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To adorn with a necklace, invest with authority; Noun: Qalā’id (garlands/collars) / Maqālīd (keys/treasuries).------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-د (q-l-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting encircling with necklaces/collars (Qalā’id), or holding keys to treasuries (Maqālīd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to keys of the heavens and earth in Surah Az-Zumar (39:63): "To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth (lahū maqālīdu al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ)".
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قَلَعَ,
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To pluck out, uproot, desist, withhold (rain); Command: Aqli‘ī.------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-ع (q-l-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting pulling up roots, tearing away, or withholding clouds from raining (Iqlā‘).------ Quranic Context-----Command to the sky to withhold rain in Surah Hud (11:44): "O sky, withhold your rain! (wa yā samā’u aqli‘ī)".
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قَلَّ,
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To be few, little, scarce, diminish; Active Participle: Qalīl / Form IV: Aqalla (to carry/lift).------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-ل (q-l-l): Geminate root denoting scarcity in quantity/number (Qalīl), or lifting a light load (Iqlāl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavy rain clouds carried by winds in Surah Al-A'raf (7:57): "Until, when they have carried heavy-laden clouds... (ḥattā idhā aqallat saḥāban theqālā)".
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قَلًمَ,
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To trim, clip, pare; Noun: Qalam (pen, reed pen, casting arrow, plural: Aqlām).------Root Etymology-----ق-ل-م (q-l-m): Sound Triliteral root originating from trimming/clipping reeds, forming the word for pens (Qalam) or casting lots with arrows.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pens used to write divine knowledge in Surah Luqman (31:27): "If all the trees on earth were pens... (aw anna mā fī al-arḍi min shajaratin aqlām)".
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قَمَرَ,
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To be white, gleam; Noun: Qamar (moon, full moon).------Root Etymology-----ق-م-ر (q-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting bright white radiance, forming the ancient nominal word for the moon (Qamar).------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned frequently as a sign of Allah, e.g., Surah Al-Qamar (54:1): "The Hour has come near, and the moon has split (wa inshaqqa al-qamar)".
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قَمَصَ,
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To jump, leap; Noun: Qamīṣ (shirt, tunic, plural: Qumuṣ).------Root Etymology-----ق-م-ص (q-m-ṣ): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for a woven shirt or upper garment (Qamīṣ).------ Quranic Context-----Central object in the story of Prophet Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:18): "And they brought his shirt with false blood (wa jā’ū ‘alā qamīṣihī bi-damin kadhib)".
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قَمَعَ,
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To curb, subdue, strike on the head; Noun: Maqāmi‘ (iron maces/clubs).------Root Etymology-----ق-م-ع (q-m-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting subduing, repressing, or striking with heavy iron instruments (Maqāmi‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes punishment tools in Hellfire in Surah Al-Hajj (22:21): "And for them are maces of iron (wa lahum maqāmi‘u min ḥadīd)".
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قَمِلَ,
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To be infested with lice; Noun: Qummal (lice, pests, ticks).------Root Etymology-----ق-م-ل (q-m-l): Sound Triliteral root forming the noun for parasitic insects/lice (Qummal).------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as one of the plagues sent upon Pharaoh's people in Surah Al-A'raf (7:133): "So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice... (wa-l-qummal)".
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قَنَا,
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To acquire, possess, satisfy, earn; Noun: Qunyatu / Form IV: Aqnā (made contented/wealthy).------Root Etymology-----ق-ن-و / ق-ن-ي (q-n-w / q-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting acquiring lasting possessions or bestowing contentment/wealth (Aqnā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah providing wealth and contentment in Surah An-Najm (53:48): "And that it is He who enriches and suffices/satisfies (wa annahū Huwa aghnā wa aqnā)".
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قَنَتَ,
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To be devoutly obedient, submissive, stand long in prayer; Active Participle: Qānitīn.------Root Etymology-----ق-ن-ت (q-n-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting constant, humble obedience, devout worship, and quiet submission (Qunūt).------ Quranic Context-----Describes true believers in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:238): "And stand before Allah, devoutly obedient (wa qūmū li-Llāhi qānitīn)".
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قَنِطَ,
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To despair, lose hope, give up; Noun: Qunūṭ / Active Participle: Qāniṭīn.------Root Etymology-----ق-ن-ط (q-n-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting losing all hope in relief, despairing of divine mercy.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against losing hope in Surah Az-Zumar (39:53): "Do not despair of the mercy of Allah (lā taqnaṭū min raḥmati Allāh)".
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قَنْطَرَة,
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To heap up, stack wealth, bridge over; Passive Participle: Muqanṭarah (hoarded/heaped wealth) / Qinṭār (huge treasure).------Root Etymology-----ق-ن-ط-ر (q-n-ṭ-r): Quadriliteral root denoting stacking large weights, massive treasures (Qinṭār), or arched bridges.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hoarded wealth in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:14): "And Heap after heap of gold and silver (wa-l-qanāṭīri al-muqanṭarati mina al-dhahabi wa-l-fiḍḍah)".
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قَنِعَ,
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To be content, satisfied with one's lot; Active Participle: Qāni‘ (contented beggar/needy person).------Root Etymology-----ق-ن-ع (q-n-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting contentment with what is available (Qanā‘ah), or a poor person who asks modestly without begging forcefully (Qāni‘).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to feeding the needy in Surah Al-Hajj (22:36): "And feed the contented / needy and the beggar (wa aṭ‘imū al-qāni‘a wa-l-mu‘tarr)".
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قَهَرَ,
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To vanquish, subdue, compel, oppress; Attributes: Al-Qahhār / Al-Qāhir.------Root Etymology-----ق-هـ-ر (q-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting supreme dominance, irresistible power, and subduing all opponents (Qahr).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-An'am (6:18): "And He is the Irresistible over His servants (wa Huwa al-Qāhiru fawqa ‘ibādih)".
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قَوِسَ,
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To curve, bend; Noun: Qaws (bow/arch, plural: Aqwās / Qisiyy).------Root Etymology-----ق-و-س (q-w-s): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for an archery bow or physical curvature (Qaws).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to closeness during divine revelation in Surah An-Najm (53:9): "And was at a distance of two bow lengths or nearer (fa-kāna qāba qawsayni aw adnā)".
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قَوِيَ,
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To be strong, mighty, powerful; Noun: Quwwah (strength) / Adj: Qawiyy.------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ي (q-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting physical/spiritual strength, power (Quwwah), and invincibility.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously as a divine attribute, e.g., Surah Al-Anfal (8:52): "Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Severe in punishment (Inna Allāha Qawiyyun Shadīdu al-‘iqāb)".
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قِيَافَة,
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Physiognomy, tracking footsteps, field-craft / art of recognizing ancestry from physical traits.------Root Etymology-----ق-و-ف (q-w-f): Weak Hollow root denoting tracing footsteps, identifying bloodlines by observing physical features (Qiyāfah).------ Quranic Context-----Classical Arabic discipline for tracking footprints or identifying lineage (conceptually tied to following trails like Qaṣaṣ).
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قَيْل,
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To rest at noon, take a midday nap; Noun: Qaylūlah (midday rest) / Maqīl (resting place).------Root Etymology-----ق-ي-ل (q-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting resting during the peak heat of mid-day (Qaylūlah), or an elevated resting sanctuary (Maqīl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the pleasant abode of Paradise dwellers in Surah Al-Furqan (25:24): "Will have a better abode and a fairer resting place (wa aḥsanu maqīlā)".
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كَأْس,
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Cup, goblet, glass filled with wine/drink (plural: Ku’ūs / Ki’ās).------Root Etymology-----ك-أ-س (k-’-s): Hamzated Triliteral nominal root forming the word for a vessel filled with drink/wine (Ka’s).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pure drinks in Paradise in Surah Al-Insan (76:5): "Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup mixed with Camphor (yashrabūna min ka’sin kāna mizājuhā kāfūrā)".
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كَادَ,
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(Auxiliary Verb) To be on the verge of, almost, nearly (Kāda / Yakādu).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-د / ك-ي-د (k-w-d / k-y-d): Weak Hollow root used as a verb of appropinquation meaning "almost" or "nearly doing an action."------ Quranic Context-----Describes intense light in Surah An-Nur (24:35): "Its oil would almost glow even if no fire had touched it (yakādu zaytuhā yuḍī’u...)".
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كَافُور,
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Camphor, fragrant cooling spice / spring in Paradise.------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ر (k-f-r) / Loanword: Derived from ancient Asian languages (karpūra assimilated via Persian/Aramaic) denoting fragrant white camphor.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to heavenly drink flavoring in Surah Al-Insan (76:5): "Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup mixed with Camphor (kāna mizājuhā kāfūrā)".
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كَالَ,
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To measure out, weigh grain/goods; Noun: Kayl (measure/volume) / Active Participle: Mikyāl.------Root Etymology-----ك-ي-ل (k-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting measuring grain by volume (Kayl), or giving short measure (Muṭaffifīn).------ Quranic Context-----Command to give full measure in Surah Al-Isra (17:35): "And give full measure when you measure (wa awfū al-kayla idhā kiltum)".
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كَانَ,
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To be, exist, happen, occur; (Auxiliary verb marking past tense / continuous state).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-ن (k-w-n): Weak Hollow root forming the primary Arabic copula verb "to be" (Kāna) and existence (Kawn).------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously throughout the Quran, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:34): "He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers (wa kāna mina al-kāfirīn)".
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كَانَ,
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To be, exist, happen, occur; (Auxiliary verb marking past tense / continuous state).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-ن (k-w-n): Weak Hollow root forming the primary Arabic copula verb "to be" (Kāna) and existence (Kawn).------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously throughout the Quran, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:34): "He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers (wa kāna mina al-kāfirīn)".
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كَبَّ,
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To overturn, throw face down, cast headlong, invert.------Root Etymology-----ك-ب-ب (k-b-b): Geminate root denoting throwing someone face down onto the ground or casting into a pit.------ Quranic Context-----Describes sinners cast into Hellfire in Surah An-Naml (27:90): "Their faces will be overturned into the Fire (fa-kubbat wujūhuhum fī al-nār)".
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كَبَتَ,
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To suppress, humiliate, thrust down, crush, confound.------Root Etymology-----ك-ب-ت (k-b-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting crushing opponents, suppressing pride, or inflicting humiliating defeat.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to defeating disbelievers in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:127): "Or suppress/humiliate them so that they turn back disappointed (aw yakbitahum fa-yanqalibū khā’ibīn)".
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كَبَدَ,
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To endure hardship, struggle, suffer distress; Noun: Kabad (hardship/struggle) / Kabid (liver).------Root Etymology-----ك-ب-د (k-b-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting liver (Kabid), core strength, or enduring continuous life struggles (Kabad).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human existence in Surah Al-Balad (90:4): "We have certainly created man into hardship/struggle (La-qad khalaqnā al-insāna fī kabad)".
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كَبَرَ,
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To be large, great, grave, arrogant; Noun: Kibr (arrogance) / Kibār (old age) / Adj: Kabīr.------Root Etymology-----ك-ب-ر (k-b-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting immense size, great age (Kibar), or pride/arrogance (Kibr).------ Quranic Context-----Declarative formula of divine greatness in Surah Al-Isra (17:111): "And glorify Him with all greatness (wa kabbirhu takbīrā)".
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كَتَبَ,
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To write, record, prescribe, decree; Noun: Kitāb (book/decree) / Kātib (scribe).------Root Etymology-----ك-ت-ب (k-t-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting gathering letters, writing text, and issuing binding laws/decrees (Kitāb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to prescribed fasting in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183): "Fasting is prescribed for you (kutiba ‘alaykumu al-ṣiyām)".
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كَتَمَ,
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To hide, conceal, suppress, keep secret; Active Participle: Kātim.------Root Etymology-----ك-ت-م (k-t-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting hiding information, suppressing testimony, or concealing truth.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against hiding truth in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:42): "And do not conceal the truth while you know it (wa lā taktumū al-ḥaqqa...)".
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كَثَبَ,
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To collect, heap up; Noun: Kathīb (sand dune, heap of sand, plural: Kuthbān).------Root Etymology-----ك-ث-ب (k-th-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting piling up fine particles or shifting sand dunes (Kathīb).------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains turning to sand on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:14): "And the mountains become a heap of sand pouring down (wa kānati al-jibālu kathīban mahīlā)".
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كَثَرَ,
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To be many, numerous, abundant, increase; Noun: Kathrah / Adj: Kathīr / Kawtahar.------Root Etymology-----ك-ث-ر (k-th-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting abundance in number/quantity (Kathīr), or multiplied blessings (Kawthar).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to abundant goodness in Surah Al-Kawthar (108:1): "Indeed, We have granted you Al-Kawthar Abundant Good (Inna a‘ṭaynāka al-Kawthar)".
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كَدَحَ,
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To labor, strive, toil relentlessly toward a goal; Noun: Kadḥ.------Root Etymology-----ك-د-ḥ (k-d-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting strenuous labor, grueling effort, and working toward a destination.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human striving toward Allah in Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84:6): "O man, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with great labor (innaka kādiḥun ilā Rabbika kadḥān)".
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كَدَّ,
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To toil, work hard, exert oneself to exhaustion.------Root Etymology-----ك-د-د (k-d-d): Geminate root denoting grueling physical exertion, hard labor, or grinding toil.------ Quranic Context-----Ethically related to continuous labor and earning sustenance.
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كَدِرَ,
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To be murky, muddy, fall, lose radiance; Form VII: Inkadara (to fall/grow dark).------Root Etymology-----ك-د-ر (k-d-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting murkiness, loss of clarity, or stars falling and losing light.------ Quranic Context-----Describes stars losing brightness on Judgment Day in Surah At-Takwir (81:2): "And when the stars fall / lose their light (wa idhā al-nujūmu inkadarat)".
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كذَ لِكَ,
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So, thus, equally, likewise
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كَذَا ,
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Thus, so, such and such (demonstrative phrase = Ka-dhā).------Root Etymology-----ك-ذ-ا (Ka-dhā): Compound Demonstrative Particle meaning "like this" or "such and such."------ Quranic Context-----Used in narrative placeholders for specific phrasing or quantities.
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كَذَبَ,
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To lie, tell a falsehood, deny, reject truth; Noun: Kadhib / Kidhāb / Active Participle: Mukadhdhibīn.------Root Etymology-----ك-ذ-ب (k-dh-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting uttering untruths (Kadhib), or rejecting prophets/truth (Takdhīb).------ Quranic Context-----Warning against rejecters of truth in Surah Al-Mursalat (77:15): "Woe, that Day, to the deniers (Waylun yawma'idhin lil-mukadhdhibīn)".
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كَرَبَ,
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To distress, afflict, grieve; Noun: Karb (distress/agony, plural: Kurūb).------Root Etymology-----ك-ر-ب (k-r-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting overwhelming emotional distress, deep agony, or crippling anxiety (Karb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah saving people from distress in Surah Al-An'am (6:64): "Allah saves you from it and from every distress (Allāhu yunajjīkum minhā wa min kulli karb)".
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كَرَّ,
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To return, charge back, attack again; Noun: Karrah (return/second chance, plural: Karrāt).------Root Etymology-----ك-ر-ر (k-r-r): Geminate root denoting charging back into battle or wishing for a second chance at life (Karrah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to wishing for a second chance on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:167): "If only we had another turn / return... (Law anna lanā karratan)".
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كُرْسيَ,
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Chair, throne, footstool, realm of authority (plural: Karāsī).------Root Etymology-----ك-ر-س-ي (k-r-s-y): Quadriliteral Nominal root forming the word for a throne, chair, or divine seat of authority (Kursiyy).------ Quranic Context-----Name of Ayat al-Kursi in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth (Wasi‘a Kursiyyuhu al-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ)".
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كَرُمَ,
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To be noble, generous, honored, precious; Active Participle: Karīm / Attribute: Al-Akaram.------Root Etymology-----ك-ر-م (k-r-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting nobility of character, generosity, honor, and precious value (Karīm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine honor in Surah Al-'Alaq (96:3): "Recite, and your Lord is the Most Generous (Iqra’ wa Rabbuka al-Akram)".
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كَرِهَ,
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To dislike, detest, hate, compel; Noun: Kurh (hardship/reluctance) / Kārihūn.------Root Etymology-----ك-ر-هـ (k-r-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting aversion, hatred, acting under compulsion, or enduring hardship (Kurh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fighting being disliked in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:216): "Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you (kutiba ‘alaykumu al-qitālu wa huwa kurhun lakum)".
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كَسَاد,
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Stagnation, recession, lack of trade/demand (duplicate entry from Kasada).------Root Etymology-----ك-س-د (k-s-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting sluggish trade, unsellable goods, or economic decline (Kasād).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to fear of commercial decline in Surah At-Tawbah (9:24): "And commerce whose decline / stagnation you fear (wa tijāratun takhshawna kasādahā)".
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كَسَبَ,
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To earn, acquire, commit, gain, gather; Noun: Kasb.------Root Etymology-----ك-س-ب (k-s-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting earning income, acquiring wealth, or committing good/evil deeds (Kasb).------ Quranic Context-----Foundation of personal accountability in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286): "It will have the consequence of what good it has gained, and against it what evil it has earned (lahā mā kasabat wa ‘alayhā mā iktasabat)".
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كَسَفَ,
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To cut off, eclipse, break into pieces; Noun: Kisaf (fragments/pieces of sky).------Root Etymology-----ك-س-ف (k-s-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting cutting into pieces, eclipsing light, or fragments falling from the sky (Kisaf).------ Quranic Context-----Disbelievers demanding fragments of sky in Surah Al-Isra (17:92): "Or you cause the sky to fall upon us in pieces (aw tusqiṭa al-samā’a... kisafā)".
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كَسِلَ,
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To be lazy, sluggish, reluctant, listless; Plural Adj: Kusālā.------Root Etymology-----ك-س-ل (k-s-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting laziness, sluggishness in duty, or lack of enthusiasm.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hypocrites standing for prayer in Surah An-Nisa (4:142): "And when they stand for prayer, they stand lazily (qāmū kusālā)".
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كَسَو,
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To clothe, dress, garb, cover; Noun: Kiswah (clothing/garment).------Root Etymology-----ك-س-و (k-s-w): Weak Defective root denoting clothing the body, garbing bones with flesh, or providing garments (Kiswah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes clothing bones with flesh in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:259): "And look at the bones - how We raise them and then We cover them with flesh (thumma naksūhā laḥmā)".
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كَشَطَ,
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To strip off, scrape away, peel off, unveil.------Root Etymology-----ك-ش-ط (k-sh-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting peeling back a skin/cover, stripping off, or unveiling the sky.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the sky stripped away on Judgment Day in Surah At-Takwir (81:11): "And when the sky is stripped away (wa idhā al-samā’u kushiṭat)".
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كَشَفَ,
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To remove, uncover, expose, dispel, relieve (distress); Active Participle: Kāshif.------Root Etymology-----ك-ش-ف (k-sh-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting removing a cover, dispelling affliction, or uncovering hidden reality.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah dispelling harm in Surah Al-An'am (6:17): "If Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it but He (wa in yamsaska Allāhu bi-ḍurrin fa-lā kāshifa lahū illā Huw)".
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كَظَمَ,
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To suppress, choke back, restrain (anger/grief); Active Participle: Kāẓimīn / Kaẓīm.------Root Etymology-----ك-ظ-م (k-ẓ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting holding back water at a dam, choking back tears, or swallowing rage (Kaẓm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to restraining anger in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:134): "And those who restrain anger (wa-l-kāẓimīna al-ghayẓ)".
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كَعَبَ,
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To be prominent, rounded, swell; Noun: Ka‘bah (Sacred House) / Ka‘b (ankle) / Kawā‘ib.------Root Etymology-----ك-ع-ب (k-c-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting prominent ankles (Ka‘b), cube-shaped buildings (Ka‘bah), or youthful maidens (Kawā‘ib).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Ka'bah in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:97): "Allah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, an establishment for the people (Ja‘ala Allāhu al-Ka‘bata al-Bayta al-Ḥarām...)".
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كَعَبَ,
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To be prominent, rounded, swell; Noun: Ka‘bah (Sacred House) / Ka‘b (ankle) / Kawā‘ib.------Root Etymology-----ك-ع-ب (k-c-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting prominent ankles (Ka‘b), cube-shaped buildings (Ka‘bah), or youthful maidens (Kawā‘ib).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Ka'bah in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:97): "Allah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, an establishment for the people (Ja‘ala Allāhu al-Ka‘bata al-Bayta al-Ḥarām...)".
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كَفَاَ,
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To satisfy, suffice, be enough, protect; Active Participle: Kāfī.------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ي (k-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting sufficiency, satisfying all needs, or shielding from harm (Kifāyah).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of Allah's sufficiency in Surah Az-Zumar (39:36): "Is not Allah sufficient for His servant? (A-laysa Allāhu bi-kāfin ‘abdah)".
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كَفَرَ,
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To cover up, conceal, disbelieve, deny favors, expiate; Noun: Kufr / Kāfir / Kaffārah.------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ر (k-f-r): Sound Triliteral root originating from a farmer burying a seed (Kāfir), denoting covering truth (Kufr), or expiating sins (Kaffārah).------ Quranic Context-----Used extensively for disbelieving/denying truth, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:6): "Indeed, those who disbelieve - it is all the same to them... (Inna alladhīna kafarū...)".
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كَفَّ,
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To withhold, restrain, check, desist; Noun: Kaff (palm of hand, plural: Akuff).------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ف (k-f-f): Geminate root denoting restraining, holding back, or the flat palm of the hand (Kaff).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to holding back the hands/aggression of disbelievers in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:11): "When He restrained their hands from you (idh kaffa aydiyahum ‘ankum)".
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كَفَلَ,
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To guarantee, sponsor, take care of, provide for; Noun: Kafīl (guarantor) / Kifl (share/portion).------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ل (k-f-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting legal guardianship, sponsorship (Kafālah), or assigned portion/double share (Kifl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Zakariyya's sponsorship of Maryam in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:37): "And Zakariyya took care of her (wa kaffalahā Zakariyya)".
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كَفَى,
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To suffice, satisfy, be enough, protect; Active Participle: Kāfī.------Root Etymology-----ك-ف-ي (k-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting sufficiency, satisfying all needs, or shielding from harm (Kifāyah).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of Allah's ultimate sufficiency in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:39): "And sufficient is Allah as a Disposer of affairs / Reckoner (wa kafā bi-Llāhi Ḥasībā)".
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كلَّ,
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To be weary, exhausted, tired out, become dull; Noun: Kall (burden/dependent).------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ل (k-l-l): Geminate root denoting exhaustion, weakness, lack of capability, or being a helpless burden (Kall).------ Quranic Context-----Describes a helpless person in Surah An-Nahl (16:76): "And he is a burden to his master (wa huwa kallun ‘alā mawlāhu)".
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كُل,
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(Imperative Verb from Akala) Eat! / Consume!------Root Etymology-----أ-ك-ل (’-k-l): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting eating, consuming food, or receiving sustenance.------ Quranic Context-----Divine command to enjoy lawful provision in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168): "O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth lawful and good (kulū mimmā fī al-arḍi ḥalālān ṭayyibā)".
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كَلَأَ,
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To guard, protect, preserve, keep watch over; Noun: Kala’ (herbage/pasture).------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-أ (k-l-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting keeping watch, guarding night and day, or protecting from danger.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine protection at night in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:42): "Say, 'Who guards you by night and day from Ar-Rahman?' (man yakla’ukum bi-l-layli wa-l-nahār...)".
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كَلِبَ,
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To be rabid, fierce; Noun: Kalb (dog, plural: Kilāb) / Mukallibīn (trained hunting dogs/animals).------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ب (k-l-b): Sound Triliteral root forming the word for dogs (Kalb) or training hunting animals (Mukallibīn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the dog of the Sleepers of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:18): "And their dog stretching forth its forelegs at the entrance (wa kalbuhum bāsiṭun dhirā‘ayhi bi-l-waṣīd)".
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كَلَحَ,
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To grin grimly, scowl, contract lips exposing teeth in agony; Active Participle: Kāliḥūn.------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ḥ (k-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting severe facial distortion, scowling in pain, or lips burning back in Hell.------ Quranic Context-----Describes sinners in Hell in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:104): "The Fire will burn their faces and they therein will have distorted countenances (wa hum fīhā kāliḥūn)".
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كُلِفَ,
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To be fond of, task with, charge; Form II: Kallafa (to burden/charge with a duty); Noun: Taklīf.------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ف (k-l-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting imposing a responsibility, burdening beyond capacity (Taklīf), or freckles/stains.------ Quranic Context-----Principle of divine ease in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286): "Allah does not charge a soul except with that within its capacity (lā yukallifu Allāhu nafsan illā wus‘ahā)".
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كُلَّ,
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All, every, whole, total, entire (universal quantifying noun).------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ل (k-l-l): Geminate nominal root functioning as a universal quantifier meaning "every" or "all of".------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Imran (3:185): "Every soul will taste death (kullu nafsin dhā’iqatu al-mawt)".
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كَلَّا,
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(Particle) Nay! By no means! Never! (emphatic deterrent and rebuke particle).------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-ا (Kallā): Grammatical Particle serving as an absolute rejection, emphatic negation, or strong rebuke.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for stern denial, e.g., Surah At-Takathur (102:3): "Nay! You are going to know (Kallā sawfa ta‘lamūn)".
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كَلِمُ,
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To speak, address; Noun: Kalimah (word/decree) / Kalām (speech) / Active Participle: Kalīm.------Root Etymology-----ك-ل-م (k-l-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting expressing words, formal speech (Kalām), divine decree (Kalimah), or wounding (Kelm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah speaking directly to Musa in Surah An-Nisa (4:164): "And Allah spoke to Moses with direct speech (wa kallama Allāhu Mūsā taklīmā)".
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كَم,
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(Interrogative/Exclamatory Particle) How many? How much? How long?------Root Etymology-----ك-م (Kam): Grammatical Particle asking for quantity/duration or expressing numerical magnitude ("How many a...").------ Quranic Context-----Used exclamatorily in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:249): "How many a small company has overcome a large company...? (kam min fi’atin qalīlatin...)".
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كَمِلَ,
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To be complete, perfect, finished; Form IV: Akmala (to perfect/complete).------Root Etymology-----ك-م-ل (k-m-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting total completion, perfection without defect, or fulfilling a count.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to perfecting religion in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "This day I have perfected for you your religion (al-yawma akmaltu lakum dīnakum)".
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كَمَّ,
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To cover, veil, sleeve; Noun: Kimm (calyx/spathe of a fruit, plural: Akmām).------Root Etymology-----ك-م-م (k-m-m): Geminate root denoting enclosing, covering, or fruit spathes/sheaths (Akmām).------ Quranic Context-----Describes fruit sheaths in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:11): "And date palms having sheathed clusters / spathes (dhātu al-akmām)".
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كَمِهَ,
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To be born blind; Active Participle: Akmah (blind from birth).------Root Etymology-----ك-م-هـ (k-m-h): Sound Triliteral root denoting congenital blindness (being born without sight).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Isa's miracle in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:49): "And I cure the blind from birth and the leper (wa ubri’u al-akmaha wa-l-abraṣa)".
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كَنَزَ,
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To hoard, treasure up, store gold/silver; Noun: Kanz (treasure, plural: Kunūz).------Root Etymology-----ك-ن-ز (k-n-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting hoarding wealth, storing up gold/silver, or buried treasure (Kanz).------ Quranic Context-----Warning against hoarding wealth in Surah At-Tawbah (9:34): "And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not... (wa-lladhīna yaknizūna al-dhahaba...)".
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كَنَسَ,
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To sweep, hide in a lair; Active Participle: Kunnas (sweeping/retreating stars or gazelles).------Root Etymology-----ك-ن-س (k-n-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting sweeping, entering a lair/sanctuary, or celestial bodies receding/sweeping.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sweeping stars in Surah At-Takwir (81:15-16): "So I swear by the retreating stars - those that run and sweep into lairs (al-jawāri al-kunnas)".
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كَنَّ,
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To cover, conceal, shelter; Noun: Aknān (shelters) / Akinnah (veils/covers) / Maknūn.------Root Etymology-----ك-ن-ن (k-n-n): Geminate root denoting sheltering, veiling from sight, or hidden pearls (Lu'lu' maknūn).------ Quranic Context-----Describes protected pearls in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:23): "As if they were pearls well-protected / hidden (ka-amthāli al-lu’lu’i al-maknūn)".
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كَنَّ,
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To cover, conceal, shelter; Noun: Aknān (shelters) / Akinnah (veils/covers) / Maknūn.------Root Etymology-----ك-ن-ن (k-n-n): Geminate root denoting sheltering, veiling from sight, or hidden pearls (Lu'lu' maknūn).------ Quranic Context-----Describes protected pearls in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:23): "As if they were pearls well-protected / hidden (ka-amthāli al-lu’lu’i al-maknūn)".
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كُنُود,
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Ungrateful, unthankful, denying blessings, harsh.------Root Etymology-----ك-ن-د (k-n-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting ungratefulness for favors, denying benefits, or severe stinginess.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human ingratitude in Surah Al-'Adiyat (100:6): "Indeed man, to his Lord, is ungrateful (Inna al-insāna li-Rabbihī la-kanūd)".
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كَهْف,
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Cave, cavern in a mountain (plural: Kuhūf).------Root Etymology-----ك-هـ-ف (k-h-f): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for a broad mountain cave/shelter (Kahf).------ Quranic Context-----Central subject of Surah Al-Kahf (18:10): "When the youths retreated to the cave (idh awā al-fityatu ilā al-kahf)".
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كَهَلَ,
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To reach middle age, be mature; Noun: Kahl (man of mature age, between 30 and 50).------Root Etymology-----ك-هـ-ل (k-h-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting reaching full physical maturity and middle age (Kahl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Isa speaking in maturity in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:46): "He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity (fī al-mahdi wa kahlā)".
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كَهَنَ,
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To practice soothsaying, foretell; Noun: Kāhin (soothsayer/diviner).------Root Etymology-----ك-هـ-ن (k-h-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting soothsaying, divination, or acting as an oracle (Kāhin).------ Quranic Context-----Defending the Prophet from false claims in Surah At-Tur (52:29): "You are not, by the favor of your Lord, a soothsayer or a madman (bi-kāhinin wa lā majnūn)".
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كُوب,
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Drinking cup, goblet without handle/spout (plural: Akwāb).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-ب (k-w-b): Weak Hollow root forming the word for handleless goblets or wide drinking cups (Kūb).------ Quranic Context-----Describes vessels served in Paradise in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:14): "And cups put in place (wa akwābun mawḍū‘ah)".
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كَوْثَر,
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Abundant goodness, immense blessing, a river in Paradise (derived from Kathrah).------Root Etymology-----ك-ث-ر (k-th-r): Superlative/Nominal derivative from Kathara denoting boundless, overflowing goodness or a celestial river.------ Quranic Context-----Dedicated Surah title, Surah Al-Kawthar (108:1): "Indeed, We have granted you Al-Kawthar (Inna a‘ṭaynāka al-kawthar)".
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كود,
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(Auxiliary Verb) To be on the verge of, almost, nearly (Kāda / Yakādu).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-د (k-w-d): Weak Hollow root used as a verb of appropinquation meaning "almost doing an action".------ Quranic Context-----Describes dark clouds in Surah An-Nur (24:40): "When he puts out his hand, he can hardley see it (lam yakad yarāhā)".
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كُور,
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To wind, coil, wrap round (like a turban), roll up.------Root Etymology-----ك-و-ر (k-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting wrapping/coiling round, as wrapping a turban or overlaying night onto day (Takwīr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes day and night overlaying in Surah Az-Zumar (39:5): "He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night (yukawwiru al-layla ‘alā al-nahār...)".
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كَوْكَب,
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Star, celestial body, planet (plural: Kawākib).------Root Etymology-----ك-و-ك-ب (k-w-k-b): Quadriliteral/Reduplicated root forming the ancient nominal word for glowing stars/planets.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Yusuf's dream in Surah Yusuf (12:4): "Indeed, I saw eleven stars and the sun and the moon... (aḥada ‘ashara kawkabā)".
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كَيْ ,
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(Conjunction Particle) In order that, so that, so as to (denotes purpose).------Root Etymology-----ك-ي (Kay): Grammatical Subordinating Conjunction used with subjunctive present verbs to express purpose.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for purpose, e.g., Surah Ta-Ha (20:33-34): "That we may exalt You much (kay nusabbiḥaka kathīrā)".
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كَيدَ,
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To scheme, plot, outwit, devise a plan; Noun: Kayd (plot/ruuse).------Root Etymology-----ك-ي-د (k-y-d): Weak Hollow root denoting secret scheming, plotting, or strategic trickery (Kayd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Satan's weak strategy in Surah An-Nisa (4:76): "Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak (inna kayda al-shayṭāni kāna ḍa‘īfā)".
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كَيْفَ,
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(Interrogative Pronoun) How? In what manner? In what state?------Root Etymology-----ك-ي-ف (Kayfa): Grammatical Interrogative Particle asking about state, condition, or mode of action.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously to direct reflection onto creation, e.g., Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:17): "Then do they not look at the camels - how they are created? (kayfa khuliqat)".
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لَأْلَا,
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Pearls, shining gems (plural: Lu'lu').------Root Etymology-----ل-أ-ل-أ (l-’-l-’): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting sparkling/glittering light, forming the word for pearls.------ Quranic Context-----Describes adornments in Paradise in Surah Al-Hajj (22:23): "They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearls (wa lu’lu’ā)".
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لَا,
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(Particle) No, not, nor, neither (negative particle / prohibition marker).------Root Etymology-----ل-ا (Lā): Grammatical Negative Particle used for absolute negation (Lā nāfiyah) or prohibition (Lā nāhiyah).------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously throughout scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:2): "This is the Book about which there is no doubt (lā rayba fīh)".
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لَاحَ,
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To gleam, shine, scorch, appear; Adj: Lawwāḥah (scorching/manifesting).------Root Etymology-----ل-و-ḥ (l-w-ḥ): Weak Hollow root denoting shining from afar, scorching skin (Lawwāḥah), or writing tablets (Alwāḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Hellfire scorching skin in Surah Al-Muddaththir (74:29): "Scorching / Manifest to man (lawwāḥatun lil-bashar)".
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لَاذَ,
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To seek refuge, slip away covertly, shelter; Noun: Liwādh (covertly/evasively).------Root Etymology-----ل-و-ذ (l-w-dh): Weak Hollow root denoting slipping away quietly behind a shield or seeking refuge (Liwādh).------ Quranic Context-----Describes sneaking away from assemblies in Surah An-Nur (24:63): "Allah already knows those who slip away from among you covertly (yatasallalūna minkum liwādhā)".
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لَامَ,
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To blame, censure, reproach, upbraid; Noun: Lawm / Active Participle: Lā’im / Mulaum.------Root Etymology-----ل-و-م (l-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting moral self-reproach, blaming others, or fear of censure (Lawm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the self-reproaching soul in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:2): "And I swear by the self-reproaching soul (wa lā uqsimu bi-l-nafsi al-lawwāmah)".
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لَانَ,
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To be soft, gentle, yield, become pliable; Noun: Līn / Form IV: Alāna.------Root Etymology-----ل-ي-ن (l-y-n): Weak Hollow root denoting gentleness, softness of heart or speech (Līn), or pliable metal.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to making iron soft for Dawud in Surah Saba (34:10): "And We made pliable/soft for him iron (wa alannā la-hu al-ḥadīd)".
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لَبْ,
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Heart, intellect, core, understanding (plural: Albāb in phrase Ulū al-Albāb).------Root Etymology-----ل-ب-ب (l-b-b): Geminate root denoting the innermost core, seed, or human intellect/understanding (Lubb).------ Quranic Context-----Used frequently as "people of understanding" in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:190): "Are signs for those of understanding (li-ulī al-albāb)".
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لَبِثَ,
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To remain, stay, tarry, linger, continue for a period.------Root Etymology-----ل-ب-ث (l-b-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting remaining stationary in a place or dwelling for a period of time.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Sleepers of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:19): "How long have you remained? They said, 'We have remained a day or part of a day' (kam labithtum... labithnā yawman...)".
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لَبَدَ,
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To adhere, stick together, heap up; Adj: Lubad (abundant/stacked wealth) / Libad (crowds).------Root Etymology-----ل-ب-د (l-b-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting felting wool together, clustering in thick crowds (Libad), or piled wealth (Lubad).------ Quranic Context-----Describes arrogant boasting of wealth in Surah Al-Balad (90:6): "He says, 'I have spent wealth in abundance' (ahlaktu mālān lubadā)".
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لَبِسَ,
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To wear, dress, confuse, mix up, obscure; Noun: Libās (clothing) / Form I: Labase (to mix).------Root Etymology-----ل-ب-س (l-b-s): Sound Triliteral root carrying dual senses: putting on clothes (Libās), or confusing/obscuring truth with falsehood.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against mixing truth with falsehood in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:42): "And do not mix the truth with falsehood (wa lā talbisū al-ḥaqqa bi-l-bāṭil)".
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لَبْن,
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Milk (plural: Albān).------Root Etymology-----ل-ب-ن (l-b-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for pure milk (Laban).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pure milk as a provision in Surah An-Nahl (16:66): "Pure milk, palatable to drinkers (labanān khāliṣān sā’ighān lil-shāribīn)".
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لَجَأَ,
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To take refuge, resort to, seek shelter; Noun: Malja’ (refuge/sanctuary).------Root Etymology-----ل-ج-أ (l-j-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting seeking a secure sanctuary or shelter from danger (Malja’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to finding no sanctuary except with Allah in Surah At-Tawbah (9:118): "And they felt certain that there is no refuge from Allah except in Him (wa ẓannū an lā malja’a mina Allāhi illā ilayh)".
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لَجَّ,
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To persist stubbornly, plunge deep, be tumultuous; Noun: Lujjah (abyss/depths) / Lujjiyy.------Root Etymology-----ل-ج-ج (l-j-j): Geminate root denoting persisting obstinately in error, or deep, stormy marine waters (Lujjah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes dark deep oceans in Surah An-Nur (24:40): "Or like darknesses within a deep ocean (fī baḥrin lujjiyyi...)".
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لَحَا,
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To bark a tree, peel, blame; Noun: Liḥā’ / Laḥy (jawbone/beard).------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-و / ل-ḥ-ي (l-ḥ-w / l-ḥ-y): Weak Defective root denoting peeling bark, facial beard (Liḥyah), or jawbones.------ Quranic Context-----Harun pleading with Musa in Surah Ta-Ha (20:94): "O son of my mother, do not seize me by my beard or by my head (lā ta’khudh bi-liḥyatī wa lā bi-ra’sī)".
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لَحَدَ,
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To deviate, incline, distort, dig a side-tomb; Noun: Ilḥād (deviation/heresy) / Mulṭaḥad.------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-د (l-ḥ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting digging a niche in a grave (Laḥd), distorting names/scripture (Ilḥād), or seeking refuge (Multaḥad).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to those who distort Allah's names in Surah Al-A'raf (7:180): "And leave those who practice deviation concerning His names (wa dharū alladhīna yulḥidūna fī asmā’ih)".
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لَحَفَ,
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To cover, wrap; Noun: Ilḥāf (importunity/insistence in begging).------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-ف (l-ḥ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting wrapping with a blanket/quilt (Liḥāf), or begging persistently (Ilḥāf).------ Quranic Context-----Describes dignity of the poor in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:273): "They do not ask people with importunity / persistent begging (lā yas’alūna al-nāsa ilḥāfā)".
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لَحِقَ,
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To overtake, reach, join, catch up with; Form IV: Alḥaqa (to join/unite).------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-ق (l-ḥ-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting catching up with someone ahead, joining a group, or attaching progeny (Ilḥāq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to joining righteous ancestors in Surah At-Tur (52:21): "We will join with them their descendants (alḥaqnā bihim dhurriyyatahum)".
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لَحَمَ,
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To mend, cling; Noun: Laḥm (flesh/meat, plural: Luḥūm).------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-م (l-ḥ-m): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for biological flesh or meat (Laḥm).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to eating seafood in Surah An-Nahl (16:14): "That you may eat from it tender meat (li-ta’kulū minhu laḥmān ṭariyyā)".
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لَحَنَ,
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To speak idiomatically, intone, distort speech; Noun: Laḥn (tone/oblique speech).------Root Etymology-----ل-ḥ-ن (l-ḥ-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting subtle vocal inflection, implicit nuance, or tone of voice (Laḥn).------ Quranic Context-----Describes recognizing hypocrites by their tone in Surah Muhammad (47:30): "And you will surely know them by the tone of their speech (wa la-ta‘rifannahum fī laḥni al-qawl)".
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لَدَّ,
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To quarrel, dispute fiercely, be obstinate; Noun: Ludd (quarrelsome/fierce opponents) / Aladd.------Root Etymology-----ل-د-د (l-d-d): Geminate root denoting fierce obstinacy in dispute, severe hostility, or harsh litigation.------ Quranic Context-----Describes fierce opponents in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:204): "And he is the most fierce of opponents (wa huwa aladdu al-khiṣām)".
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لَدَى,
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(Preposition) At, near, with, in the presence of, by (denotes spatial proximity or possession).------Root Etymology-----ل-د-ي (Ladā): Grammatical Particle / Preposition marking location, possession, or presence.------ Quranic Context-----Describes finding the husband at the door in Surah Yusuf (12:25): "And they found her husband at the door (wa alfayā sayyidahā ladā al-bāb)".
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لَذَّ,
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To be sweet, delicious, delightful, pleasing; Noun: Ladhdhah (pleasure/delight).------Root Etymology-----ل-ذ-ذ (l-dh-dh): Geminate root denoting sensory delight, delicious taste, or deep enjoyment (Ladhdhah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes rivers of wine in Paradise in Surah Muhammad (47:15): "And rivers of wine delicious to those who drink (wa anharun min khamrin ladhdhatin lil-shāribīn)".
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لَزَبَ,
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To stick, adhere, cling tight; Active Participle: Lāzib (sticky/clinging clay).------Root Etymology-----ل-ز-ب (l-z-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting sticky, viscous cohesion, or dense adhesive clay (Lāzib).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human creation from sticky clay in Surah As-Saffat (37:11): "Indeed, We created them from sticky clay (min ṭīnin lāzib)".
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لَزِمَ,
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To cling to, adhere, be binding, necessary; Noun: Lizām (inescapable punishment) / Form IV: Alzama.------Root Etymology-----ل-ز-م (l-z-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting mandatory attachment, inevitable consequences (Lizām), or compelling obedience.------ Quranic Context-----Describes inescapable punishment for disbelievers in Surah Al-Furqan (25:77): "So it punishment will be bound to you / inevitable (fa-sawfa yakūnu lizāmā)".
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لَسِنَ,
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To be eloquent, articulate; Noun: Lisān (tongue/language, plural: Alsinah).------Root Etymology-----ل-س-ن (l-s-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the ancient nominal word for the organ of speech (Lisān) or spoken language.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the clear Arabic language in Surah An-Nahl (16:103): "And this is a clear Arabic language (wa hādhā lisānun ‘arabiyyun mubīn)".
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لَطَفَ,
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To be gentle, subtle, gracious, kind; Attribute: Al-Laṭīf / Form V: Talaṭṭafa.------Root Etymology-----ل-ط-ف (l-ṭ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting delicate subtlety, gentle benevolence, or imperceptible care (Al-Laṭīf).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-An'am (6:103): "And He is the Subtle, the Acquainted (wa Huwa al-Laṭīfu al-Khabīr)".
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لَظِيَ,
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To flame, blaze, burn intensely; Noun: Laẓā (blazing Hellfire).------Root Etymology-----ل-ظ-ي (l-ẓ-y): Weak Defective root denoting blazing, raging flames, forming a proper name for Hellfire (Laẓā).------ Quranic Context-----Name for Hellfire in Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:15): "No! Indeed, it is a Flame of Hell (Kallā innahā laẓā)".
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لَعِبَ,
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To play, sport, jest, mock; Noun: La‘ib (play/amusement).------Root Etymology-----ل-ع-ب (l-‘-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting playful recreation, frivolous sport (La‘ib), or acting without serious intent.------ Quranic Context-----Describes transient worldly life in Surah Al-An'am (6:32): "And the worldly life is not but play and amusement (wa mā al-ḥayātu al-dunyā illā la‘ibun wa lahw)".
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لَعَلَّ,
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(Particle) Perhaps, hopefully, so that, it may be (expresses hope or expectation).------Root Etymology-----ل-ع-ل (La‘alla): Grammatical Accusative Particle introducing clauses of hopeful outcome or intended purpose.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:21): "So that you may become righteous (la‘allakum tattaqūn)".
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لَعَنَ,
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To curse, banish from mercy, expel from grace; Noun: La‘nah (curse).------Root Etymology-----ل-ع-ن (l-‘-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting driving far away, excommunicating, or placing under divine condemnation (La‘nah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine condemnation in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:89): "So the curse of Allah is upon the disbelievers (fa-la‘natu Allāhi ‘alā al-kāfirīn)".
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لَغَا,
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To talk idly, chatter nonsense, speak vanity; Noun: Laghw (vain talk/idle chatter).------Root Etymology-----ل-غ-و (l-gh-w): Weak Defective root denoting meaningless speech, vain babble (Laghw), or unconsidered oaths.------ Quranic Context-----Describes believers avoiding idle talk in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:3): "And they who turn away from ill speech / idle talk (wa-lladhīna hum ‘ani al-laghwi mu‘riḍūn)".
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لَفَتَ,
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To turn, avert, twist; Form VIII: Iltafata (to turn around / look back).------Root Etymology-----ل-ف-ت (l-f-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning one's face or body around, looking back, or diverting attention.------ Quranic Context-----Command to Lut's family in Surah Hud (11:81): "And let not one among you look back (wa lā yaltafit minkum aḥad)".
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لَفَحَ,
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To scorch, burn, strike with fire/hot wind (of face/skin).------Root Etymology-----ل-ف-ḥ (l-f-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting hot scorching air or flames striking and burning skin surfaces.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Hellfire burning sinners' faces in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:104): "The Fire will burn their faces (talfaḥu wujūhahumu al-nār)".
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لَفَظَ,
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To utter, pronounce, spit out words.------Root Etymology-----ل-ف-ظ (l-f-ẓ): Sound Triliteral root denoting ejecting words from the mouth, uttering statements (Lafẓ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to recording every uttered word in Surah Qaf (50:18): "Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer ready (mā yalfiẓu min qawlin...)".
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لَفَّ,
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To wrap, roll up, entwine, join together; Noun: Alfāf (luxuriant/entwined) / Lafīf (mixed crowd).------Root Etymology-----ل-ف-ف (l-f-f): Geminate root denoting wrapping layers together, intertwined vegetation (Alfāf), or overlapping legs (Laff).------ Quranic Context-----Describes dense gardens in Surah An-Naba (78:16): "And gardens of luxuriant growth / intertwined trees (wa jannātin alfāfā)".
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لَقَب,
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Title, nickname, derogatory surname (plural: Alqāb).------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-ب (l-q-b): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for offensive titles or nicknames (Laqab).------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against offensive nicknames in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:11): "And do not insult one another by offensive nicknames (wa lā tanābazū bi-l-alqāb)".
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لَقَحَ,
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To impregnate, pollinate, fecundate; Active Participle: Lawāqiḥ (fecundating winds).------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-ḥ (l-q-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting wind carrying pollen or rain to fertilize plants/clouds (Lawāqiḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes fertilizing winds in Surah Al-Hijr (15:22): "And We have sent the fertilizing winds (wa arsalnā al-riyāḥa lawāqiḥa)".
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لَقَطَ,
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To pick up, gather, collect; Form VIII: Iltaqaṭa (to pick up a fallen item / rescue).------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-ط (l-q-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting gathering scattered objects or picking up a lost item/foundling.------ Quranic Context-----Brothers plotting to leave Yusuf in Surah Yusuf (12:10): "Some travelers will pick him up (yaltaqiṭhu ba‘ḍu al-sayyārah)".
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لَقِفَ,
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To catch quickly, swallow up, snatch rapidly (what is thrown).------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-ف (l-q-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting swiftly devouring, swallowing up, or catching thrown objects.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Musa's staff swallowing sorcerers' illusions in Surah Al-A'raf (7:117): "And behold, it swallowed up what they falsified (fa-idhā hiya talqafu mā ya’fikūn)".
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لَقَمَ,
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To swallow in one gulp; Active Participle: Iltaqama (swallowed up) / Proper Noun: Luqmān.------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-م (l-q-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting devouring a morsel (Luqmah), swallowing whole, or wisdom teacher Luqmān.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the whale swallowing Yunus in Surah As-Saffat (37:142): "Then the fish swallowed him while he was blameworthy (fa-iltaqamahū al-ḥūtu)".
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لَقِيَ,
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To meet, encounter, face, receive; Noun: Liqā’ (meeting) / Form IV: Alqā (to cast/deliver).------Root Etymology-----ل-ق-ي (l-q-y): Weak Defective root denoting coming face-to-face (Liqā’), receiving revelation, or throwing/casting (Ilqā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to meeting Allah in Surah Al-Inshiqaq (84:6): "Indeed you are laboring toward your Lord... and you will meet Him (fa-mulāqīh)".
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لَكِنْ,
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(Conjunction) But, however, on the other hand (adversative conjunction particle).------Root Etymology-----ل-ك-ن (Lākin): Grammatical Adversative Particle used to rectify, correct, or contrast statements.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously for contrast, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:177): "But righteousness is in one who believes... (wa lākinna al-birra man āmana...)".
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لَّدُن,
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(Preposition/Noun) From the presence of, near, directly from (used as Min ladun).------Root Etymology-----ل-د-ن (Ladun): Grammatical Spatial Preposition denoting intimate origin, presence, or divine source.------ Quranic Context-----Describes divine knowledge given to Al-Khidr in Surah Al-Kahf (18:65): "And We had taught him from Ourselves knowledge (wa ‘allamnāhu min ladunnā ‘ilmā)".
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لَمَحَ,
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To glance, flash, blink, gleam; Noun: Lamḥ (glance/twinkling of an eye).------Root Etymology-----ل-م-ḥ (l-m-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting a rapid glance, sudden flash of light, or the blink of an eye (Lamḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the speed of the Hour in Surah An-Nahl (16:77): "And the command for the Hour is not but as the glance of the eye (illā ka-lamḥi al-baṣar)".
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لَمَّ,
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To gather, collect, touch lightly; Noun: Lamm (indiscriminate gathering) / Lamam (slight sins).------Root Etymology-----ل-م-م (l-m-m): Geminate root denoting gathering scattered things together (Lamm), or minor, unintentional sins (Lamam).------ Quranic Context-----Describes consuming inheritance greedily in Surah Al-Fajr (89:19): "And you consume inheritance, devouring it altogether (wa ta’kulūna al-turātha aklan lammā)".
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لَهَا,
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To be distracted, amused, pay no heed; Noun: Lahw (amusement/distraction) / Form IV: Alhā.------Root Etymology-----ل-هـ-و (l-h-w): Weak Defective root denoting distraction from serious duties, frivolous amusement (Lahw), or diversion.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against competitive accumulation in Surah At-Takathur (102:1): "Competition in increase diverts you (Al-hākumu al-takāthur)".
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لَهِبَ,
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To blaze, flame up; Noun: Lahab (flame, blaze, violent fire).------Root Etymology-----ل-هـ-ب (l-h-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting bright roaring flames, leaping fire, or Abu Lahab.------ Quranic Context-----Proper epithet in Surah Al-Masad (111:1): "May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he (Tabbat yadā Abī Lahabin wa tabb)".
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لَهَثَ,
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To pant, gasp for breath with tongue hanging out (like a dog).------Root Etymology-----ل-هـ-ث (l-h-th): Sound Triliteral root depicting heavy breathing, gasping, or panting continuously.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of a stubborn person in Surah Al-A'raf (7:176): "His example is like that of the dog: if you chase him, he pants... (in taḥmil ‘alayhi yalhash)".
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لَهِمَ,
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To swallow up; Form IV: Alhama (to inspire, instill into the soul); Noun: Ilhām.------Root Etymology-----ل-هـ-م (l-h-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting instilling instincts/inspiration (Ilhām) directly into human consciousness.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to moral intuition in Surah Ash-Shams (91:8): "And inspired it with its wickedness and its righteousness (fa-alhamahā fujūrahā wa taqwāhā)".
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لَوْ,
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(Conditional Particle) If, had, if only (hypothetical/unreal conditional particle).------Root Etymology-----ل-و (Law): Grammatical Particle introducing counterfactual or unrealized conditional statements.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220): "And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty (wa law shā’a Allāhu...)".
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لَوْن,
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Color, hue, shade, species, type (plural: Alwān).------Root Etymology-----ل-و-ن (l-w-n): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for visual colors and diverse varieties (Alwān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to diversity of creations in Surah An-Nahl (16:69): "Exuding a drink of varying colors (mukhtalifun alwānuh)".
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لَوَى,
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To twist, turn away, bend, distort (tongues/heads); Noun: Layy.------Root Etymology-----ل-و-ي (l-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting twisting ropes, distorting words with tongues (Layy), or turning heads in pride.------ Quranic Context-----Describes hypocrites distorting speech in Surah An-Nisa (4:46): "Distorting words with their tongues (layyan bi-alsinatihim)".
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لَوَىَ,
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To turn away, shake head in denial/arrogance (Form II derivative of Lawā).------Root Etymology-----ل-و-ي (l-w-y): Form II Intensive verb denoting turning away or shaking heads in contempt.------ Quranic Context-----Describes arrogant disbelievers in Surah Al-Munafiqun (63:5): "They turn their heads aside, and you see them turning away... (lawwaw ru’ūsahum)".
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لَيْتَ,
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(Optative Particle) Would that! If only! (wishing particle expressing longing/regret).------Root Etymology-----ل-ي-ت (Layta): Grammatical Particle expressing deep desire, longing, or irrefectionable regret.------ Quranic Context-----Expression of regret on Judgment Day in Surah An-Naba (78:40): "Oh, I wish that I were dust! (yā laytanī kuntu turābā)".
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لَيْسَ,
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(Negative Auxiliary Verb) Is not, are not, was not (denotes present negation).------Root Etymology-----ل-ي-س (Laysa): Defective Negative Verb used as an auxiliary to negate nominal sentences.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to legal claims in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:75): "There is no blame upon us concerning the unlearned (laysa ‘alaynā fī al-ummiyyīna sabīl)".
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لَيْل,
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Night, nighttime (plural: Layālī / Layālin).------Root Etymology-----ل-ي-ل (l-y-l): Weak Hollow/Defective root forming the ancient nominal word for night (Layl).------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah Al-Layl (92:1): "By the night when it covers (Wa-l-layli idhā yaghshā)".
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مَا,
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(Particle/Pronoun) What, that which, not, whatever (relative, negative, interrogative, or conditional).------Root Etymology-----م-ا (Mā): Multi-functional Grammatical Particle used for negation (Mā nāfiyah), relative pronouns (Mā mawṣūlah), or questions.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously throughout scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:3): "He neither begets nor is born (lam yalid wa lam yūlad)".
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مَا,
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(Particle/Pronoun) What, that which, not, whatever (relative, negative, interrogative, or conditional).------Root Etymology-----م-ا (Mā): Multi-functional Grammatical Particle used for negation (Mā nāfiyah), relative pronouns (Mā mawṣūlah), or questions.------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously throughout scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:3): "He neither begets nor is born (lam yalid wa lam yūlad)".
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مَا ءَ,
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Water , Liquid , Hydraulic
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مَاتَ,
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To die, perish, pass away; Noun: Mawt (death) / Active Participle: Mayyit.------Root Etymology-----م-و-ت (m-w-t): Weak Hollow root denoting cessation of physical life, death (Mawt), or lifeless land.------ Quranic Context-----Universal truth declared in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:185): "Every soul will taste death (kullu nafsin dhā’iqatu al-mawt)".
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مَاجَ,
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To surge, billow, heave, wave; Noun: Mawj (waves, plural: Amwāj).------Root Etymology-----م-و-ج (m-w-j): Weak Hollow root denoting surging waters, billowing waves (Mawj), or chaotic surging crowds.------ Quranic Context-----Describes surging crowds on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Kahf (18:99): "And We will leave them that day surging over one another (yamūju fī ba‘ḍ)".
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مَاجَ,
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To surge, billow, heave, wave; Noun: Mawj (waves, plural: Amwāj).------Root Etymology-----م-و-ج (m-w-j): Weak Hollow root denoting surging waters, billowing waves (Mawj), or chaotic surging crowds.------ Quranic Context-----Describes surging crowds on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Kahf (18:99): "And We will leave them that day surging over one another (yamūju fī ba‘ḍ)".
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مَادَ,
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To sway, shake, reel, tilt, provide food; Noun: Mā’idah (spread dining table).------Root Etymology-----م-ي-د (m-y-d): Weak Hollow root denoting physical shaking/swaying (Mayd), or providing a spread feast table (Mā’idah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains stabilizing the earth in Surah An-Nahl (16:15): "And He has cast into the earth firm mountains, lest it should shake with you (an tamīda bikum)".
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مَارَ,
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To move to and fro, flutter, surge, swirl; Noun: Mawr.------Root Etymology-----م-و-ر (m-w-r): Weak Hollow root denoting rapid back-and-forth movement, swirling dust, or celestial instability.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavenly turbulence on Judgment Day in Surah At-Tur (52:9): "On the Day the heaven will sway / swirl with violent sway (Yawma tamūru al-samā’u mawrā)".
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مَازَ,
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To separate, distinguish, segregate; Form VIII: Imtāza (to stand apart).------Root Etymology-----م-ي-ز (m-y-z): Weak Hollow root denoting distinguishing good from bad, sorting items, or separating groups (Mayz).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to separating evil from good in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:179): "Until He separates the evil from the good (ḥattā yamīza al-khabītha mina al-ṭayyib)".
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مَاعُون,
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Small kindnesses, household utensils, daily essentials, zakat/aid.------Root Etymology-----م-ع-ن (m-‘-n) / Loanword: Triliteral root/Assimilated term denoting small useful items, neighbourly help, or zakat.------ Quranic Context-----Title and focus of Surah Al-Ma'un (107:7): "And withhold simple assistance / small kindnesses (wa yamna‘ūna al-mā‘ūn)".
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مَال,
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Wealth, property, money, financial assets (plural: Amwāl).------Root Etymology-----م-و-ل (m-w-l): Weak Hollow root forming the primary nominal word for worldly wealth and financial assets (Māl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to wealth gathering in Surah Al-Humazah (104:2): "Who collects wealth and continuously counts it (alladhī jama‘a mālān wa ‘addadah)".
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مَال,
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Wealth, property, money, financial assets (plural: Amwāl).------Root Etymology-----م-و-ل (m-w-l): Weak Hollow root forming the primary nominal word for worldly wealth and financial assets (Māl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to wealth gathering in Surah Al-Humazah (104:2): "Who collects wealth and continuously counts it (alladhī jama‘a mālān wa ‘addadah)".
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مَتَعَ,
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To enjoy, benefit, grant provision; Noun: Matā‘ (enjoyment/goods) / Form II: Matta‘a.------Root Etymology-----م-ت-ع (m-t-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting temporal enjoyment, worldly goods/provisions (Matā‘), or granting alimony.------ Quranic Context-----Describes worldly life in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:185): "And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion (illā matā‘u al-ghurūr)".
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مَتُنَ,
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To be strong, firm, solid, unshakeable; Adj: Matīn (Firm/Strong).------Root Etymology-----م-ت-ن (m-t-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting solidity, firm strength, or an unyielding foundation (Matīn).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:58): "Indeed, Allah is the Provider, the Possessor of Power, the Strong/Firm (Dhū al-Quwwati al-Matīn)".
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مَتَى,
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(Interrogative Particle) When? At what time? (asks about time).------Root Etymology-----م-ت-ي (Matā): Grammatical Interrogative Particle asking about the temporal occurrence of an event.------ Quranic Context-----Questioning divine victory in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:214): "When is the help of Allah? (matā naṣru Allāh)".
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مَثَلَ,
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To resemble, assimilate, present an example; Noun: Mathal (parable/likeness) / Timthāl (statue).------Root Etymology-----م-ث-ل (m-th-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting similarity, presenting parables (Mathal), or sculpted images (Tamāthīl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine parables in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:26): "Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example... (an yaḍriba mathalā)".
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مَثَلَ,
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To resemble, assimilate, present an example; Noun: Mathal (parable/likeness) / Timthāl (statue).------Root Etymology-----م-ث-ل (m-th-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting similarity, presenting parables (Mathal), or sculpted images (Tamāthīl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine parables in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:26): "Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example... (an yaḍriba mathalā)".
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مَجَدَ,
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To be glorious, noble, exalted, magnificent; Adj: Majīd (Glorious/Majestic).------Root Etymology-----م-ج-د (m-j-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting boundless nobility, grandeur, and exalted glory (Majd).------ Quranic Context-----Used as an attribute of the Quran in Surah Qaf (50:1): "By the glorious Quran (Wa-l-Qur'āni al-Majīd)" and of Allah in Surah Hud (11:73).
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مَحَا,
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To efface, erase, wipe out, blot out, eliminate.------Root Etymology-----م-ح-و / م-ح-ي (m-ḥ-w / m-ḥ-y): Weak Defective root denoting obliterating traces, erasing written records, or removing light.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to erasing night's sign in Surah Al-Isra (17:12): "Then We erased the sign of the night (fa-maḥawnā āyata al-layl)".
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مَحَصَ,
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To purify, test, purge, clarify, sift through.------Root Etymology-----م-ح-ص (m-ḥ-ṣ): Sound Triliteral root denoting purging impurities from gold/silver, or purifying believers through trials (Tamḥīṣ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to purifying believers in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:141): "And that Allah may purify the believers through trials (wa li-yumaḥḥiṣa Allāhu alladhīna āmanū)".
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مَحَقَ,
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To efface, destroy, deprive of blessing, reduce to nothing.------Root Etymology-----م-ح-ق (m-ḥ-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting gradually diminishing something until it vanishes completely (Maḥq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to destroying interest/usury in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:276): "Allah destroys interest and gives increase for charities (Yamḥaqu Allāhu al-ribā...)".
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مَحَلَ ,
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To plot, scheme, practice deceit; Noun: Miḥāl (mighty power / plot).------Root Etymology-----م-ح-ل (m-ḥ-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting severe power, cunning scheme, or drought/barrenness (Maḥl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's irresistible power/strategy in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:13): "While they dispute about Allah; and He is severe in assault / power (wa Huwa shadīdu al-miḥāl)".
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مَحَنَ,
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To test, examine, try, prove, scrutinize; Form VIII: Imtaḥana.------Root Etymology-----م-ح-ن (m-ḥ-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting subjecting something to rigorous testing or refining character (Miḥnah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to testing women's faith in Surah Al-Mumtahanah (60:10): "When believing women come to you... examine them (fa-mtaḥinūhunna)".
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مَحَنَ,
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To test, examine, try, prove, scrutinize; Form VIII: Imtaḥana.------Root Etymology-----م-ح-ن (m-ḥ-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting subjecting something to rigorous testing or refining character (Miḥnah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to testing women's faith in Surah Al-Mumtahanah (60:10): "When believing women come to you... examine them (fa-mtaḥinūhunna)".
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مَخَضَ,
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To churn, shake violently; Noun: Makhāḍ (labor pains / childbirth pangs).------Root Etymology-----م-خ-ض (m-kh-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting violent churning/shaking, or the labor pains of childbirth (Makhāḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Maryam's labor pains in Surah Maryam (19:23): "And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree (fa-ajā’ahā al-makhāḍu...)".
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مَدَّ,
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To extend, stretch, prolong, expand, supply with aid; Noun: Madd / Maddād.------Root Etymology-----م-د-د (m-d-d): Geminate root denoting stretching physical length, granting extensions in time, or providing reinforcements (Imdād).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to expanding ink in Surah Al-Kahf (18:109): "If the sea were ink for the words of my Lord... (Law kāna al-baḥru midādā)".
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مدن,
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To settle, civilize; Proper Noun: Al-Madīnah (city, plural: Mudun).------Root Etymology-----م-د-ن (m-d-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for urban settlements, towns, or cities (Madīnah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the city of Medina or urban centers, e.g., Surah At-Tawbah (9:101): "And among the city-dwellers of Medina... (wa min ahli al-Madīnah)".
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مَرَأَ,
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To be wholesome; Noun: Imru’ / Imra’ah (man/woman) / Adj: Marī’ān (wholesome).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-أ (m-r-’): Hamzated Triliteral root forming words for human gender (Imru' / Imra'ah) or wholesome digestion (Marī').------ Quranic Context-----Refers to wholesome consumption in Surah An-Nisa (4:4): "Then eat it in satisfaction and ease / wholesomely (fa-kulūhu hanī’an marī’ā)".
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مَرْجَ,
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To let loose, merge, mix; Noun: Maraj (confusion) / Active Participle: Mārij (smokeless flame).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ج (m-r-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting letting streams/pastures mix freely, chaos/confusion (Maraj), or smokeless fire.------ Quranic Context-----Describes merging two bodies of water in Surah Al-Furqan (25:53): "And He it is who has released two seas... (wa Huwa alladhī maraja al-baḥrayn)".
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مَرْجَان,
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Small pearls, coral, precious red sea gems (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ج-ن (m-r-j-n) / Loanword: Assimilated ancient marine term denoting fine pearls or red precious corals.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as sea treasures in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:22): "From both of them emerge pearls and coral (al-lu'lu'u wa-l-marjān)".
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مَرَحَ,
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To be exultant, insolent, strut arrogantly, walk briskly; Noun: Marāḥ.------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ḥ (m-r-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting excessive, lightheaded joy, strutting, or arrogant walking.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against arrogant walking in Surah Al-Isra (17:37): "And do not walk upon the earth exultantly (wa lā tamshi fī al-arḍi maraḥā)".
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مَرَّ,
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To pass by, elapse, flow, continue; Noun: Marrah (once/instance, plural: Marrāt).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ر (m-r-r): Geminate root denoting passing along a route, passage of time, or bitterness (Murr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to mountains passing away like clouds in Surah An-Naml (27:88): "And they pass away as the passing of clouds (wa hiya tamurru marra al-saḥāb)".
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مَرِضَ,
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To be sick, ill, diseased; Noun: Maraḍ (sickness/disease, plural: Amrāḍ).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ض (m-r-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical illness, or spiritual doubt/hypocrisy in the heart (Maraḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes spiritual corruption in hearts in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:10): "In their hearts is disease (Fī qulūbihim maraḍ)".
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مَرِضَ,
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To be sick, ill, diseased; Noun: Maraḍ (sickness/disease, plural: Amrāḍ).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ض (m-r-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical illness, or spiritual doubt/hypocrisy in the heart (Maraḍ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes spiritual corruption in hearts in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:10): "In their hearts is disease (Fī qulūbihim maraḍ)".
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مَرَعَ,
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To be fertile, green; Noun: Mar‘ā (pasture/herbage).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ع (m-r-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting lush green vegetation, grazing lands, or fertile pastures (Mar‘ā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to bringing forth vegetation in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:31): "He extracted from it its water and its pasture (mā’ahā wa mar‘āhā)".
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مَرْي,
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To doubt, dispute, contest; Noun: Muryah (doubt/hesitation).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ي (m-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting milking an animal, wrangling in debate, or persistent doubt (Muryah).------ Quranic Context-----Warning against doubt regarding Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hajj (22:55): "And those who disbelieve will not cease to be in doubt of it (fī muryatin minhu)".
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مَرْي,
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To doubt, dispute, contest; Noun: Muryah (doubt/hesitation).------Root Etymology-----م-ر-ي (m-r-y): Weak Defective root denoting milking an animal, wrangling in debate, or persistent doubt (Muryah).------ Quranic Context-----Warning against doubt regarding Judgment Day in Surah Al-Hajj (22:55): "And those who disbelieve will not cease to be in doubt of it (fī muryatin minhu)".
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مَزَجَ,
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To mix, blend, temper drinks; Noun: Mizāj (mixture/flavor).------Root Etymology-----م-ز-ج (m-z-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting blending liquids, mixing ingredients, or flavoring beverages (Mizāj).------ Quranic Context-----Describes flavoring of drinks in Paradise in Surah Al-Insan (76:5): "A cup mixed with Camphor (ka'sin kāna mizājuhā kāfūrā)".
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مَزَقَ,
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To tear up, rip apart, shatter into pieces; Noun: Mumazzaq / Form II: Mazzaqa.------Root Etymology-----م-ز-ق (m-z-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting tearing garments, scattering populations, or disintegrating bodies (Mumazzaq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to complete dispersion of people in Surah Saba (34:19): "And We dispersed them in total dispersion (wa mazzaqnāhum kulla mumazzaq)".
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مُزْن,
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Rain clouds, white moisture-laden clouds (singular: Muznah).------Root Etymology-----م-ز-ن (m-z-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the classical nominal word for heavy rain-bearing clouds.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to bringing rain from clouds in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:69): "Is it you who brought it down from the rain clouds...? (A-antum anzalttumūhu mina al-muzn)".
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مَسَاَء,
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Evening, nightfall (from Masā).------Root Etymology-----م-س-و / م-س-ي (m-s-w / m-s-y): Weak Defective root forming the word for evening hours (Masā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to glorifying Allah at evening in Surah Ar-Rum (30:17): "So exalted is Allah when you reach the evening... (ḥīna tumsūn)".
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مَسَحَ,
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To wipe, pass the hand over, rub, anointed; Proper Noun: Al-Masīḥ (The Messiah).------Root Etymology-----م-س-ḥ (m-s-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting wiping over surfaces (in ablution), measuring land, or title of Isa (Al-Masīḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Command for ritual ablution wiping in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6): "And wipe over your heads (wa-msaḥū bi-ru'ūsikum)".
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مَسَخَ,
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To transform, disfigure, deform, turn into an animal/statue.------Root Etymology-----م-س-خ (m-s-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting altering a physical form into a lower, deformed shape (Masakh).------ Quranic Context-----Threat of physical deformation in Surah Ya-Sin (36:67): "And if We willed, We could have deformed them on their places (la-masakhnāhum ‘alā makānatihim)".
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مَسَّ,
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To touch, feel, afflict, strike (of harm or joy); Noun: Mass (touch/madness).------Root Etymology-----م-س-س (m-s-s): Geminate root denoting physical contact, being touched by hardship/madness (Mass), or intimacy.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hardship touching humans in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurr)".
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مَسَّ,
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To touch, feel, afflict, strike (of harm or joy); Noun: Mass (touch/madness).------Root Etymology-----م-س-س (m-s-s): Geminate root denoting physical contact, being touched by hardship/madness (Mass), or intimacy.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to hardship touching humans in Surah Yunus (10:12): "And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... (wa idhā massa al-insāna al-ḍurr)".
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مَسَكَ,
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To hold, retain, withhold, grasp; Form IV: Amsaka (to hold back / retain).------Root Etymology-----م-س-ك (m-s-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting grasping tightly, retaining mercy/rain, or withholding provision (Imsāk).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah withholding mercy or rain in Surah Fatir (35:2): "Whatever Allah grants to people of mercy... and whatever He withholds (wa mā yumsik...)".
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مسكن,
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Dwelling, home, habitation (plural: Masākin); Form I: Sakana.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ن (s-k-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting tranquility, dwelling (Maskan), or being destitute (Miskīn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to homes and habitations in Surah At-Tawbah (9:24): "And dwellings in which you delight (wa masākinu tarḍawnahā)".
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مسكن,
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Dwelling, home, habitation (plural: Masākin); Form I: Sakana.------Root Etymology-----س-ك-ن (s-k-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting tranquility, dwelling (Maskan), or being destitute (Miskīn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to homes and habitations in Surah At-Tawbah (9:24): "And dwellings in which you delight (wa masākinu tarḍawnahā)".
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مَشَى,
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To walk, tread, proceed; Noun: Masy / Active Participle: Māshī.------Root Etymology-----م-ش-ي (m-sh-y): Weak Defective root denoting walking on foot, traveling pathways, or making progress.------ Quranic Context-----Describes walking upright on guidance in Surah Al-Mulk (67:22): "Or one who walks upright on a straight path? (am man yamshī sawiyyan...)".
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مَضَغَ,
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To chew; Noun: Muḍghah (chewed-like lump of flesh / embryonic stage).------Root Etymology-----م-ض-غ (m-ḍ-gh): Sound Triliteral root denoting chewing food, forming the word for the early embryonic lump stage (Muḍghah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to embryonic human development in Surah Al-Hajj (22:5): "Then from a clinging clot, then from a lump of flesh... (thumma min muḍghatin)".
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مَضَى,
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To pass away, depart, elapse, proceed; Noun: Muḍiyy.------Root Etymology-----م-ض-ي (m-ḍ-y): Weak Defective root denoting the passage of time, departing into the past, or executing a course (Muḍiyy).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to past examples in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:8): "And the example of the former peoples has passed (wa maḍā mathalu al-awwalīn)".
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مَطَا,
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To stretch out, strut; Form V: Tamaṭṭā (to walk boastfully/strut).------Root Etymology-----م-ط-و / م-ط-ي (m-ṭ-w / m-ṭ-y): Weak Defective root denoting stretching out the torso or walking with arrogant self-satisfaction (Tamaṭṭī).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the arrogant hypocrite in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:33): "Then he went to his family, swaggering / strutting (thumma dhahaba ilā ahlihī yatamaṭṭā)".
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مَطَرَ,
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To rain, shower upon; Noun: Maṭar (rain/shower of stones).------Root Etymology-----م-ط-ر (m-ṭ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting falling precipitation, or rain of stones/punishment (Maṭar).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the rain of punishment on Lut's people in Surah Al-A'raf (7:84): "And We rained upon them a rain of stones (wa amṭarnā ‘alayhim maṭarā)".
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مَعَ,
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(Preposition) With, together with, in the company of (denotes accompaniment/support).------Root Etymology-----م-ع (Ma‘a): Grammatical Particle / Preposition marking accompaniment, unity, or divine support (Ma‘iyyah).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of divine presence in Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us (Lā taḥzan inna Allāha ma‘anā)".
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مَعْزِ ,
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Goats (collective noun for goats as opposed to sheep, singular: Mā‘iz).------Root Etymology-----م-ع-ز (m-‘-z): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for goats.------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned among livestock pairs in Surah Al-An'am (6:143): "Of the sheep two and of the goats two (mina al-ḍa'ni ithnayni wa mina al-ma‘zi ithnayn)".
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مَقَتَ,
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To detest, hate intensely, abhor; Noun: Maqt (intense hatred/loathing).------Root Etymology-----م-ق-ت (m-q-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting deep-seated loathing, abhorrence, or severe divine anger (Maqt).------ Quranic Context-----Describes severe aversion in Surah As-Saff (61:3): "Greatly hateful it is in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do (Kabura maqtan ‘inda Allāh...)".
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مَكَثَ,
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To remain, stay, linger, tarry; Active Participle: Mākithīn.------Root Etymology-----م-ك-ث (m-k-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting staying stationary in a location, lingering, or abiding eternally (Mākithīn).------ Quranic Context-----Describes eternal abode in Surah Al-Kahf (18:3): "They will abide therein forever (mākithīna fīhi abadā)".
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مَكَرَ,
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To plot, scheme, plan, outwit; Noun: Makr (plot/plan).------Root Etymology-----م-ك-ر (m-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting secret planning, strategic scheming, or outmaneuvering an opponent (Makr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine response to human plots in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:54): "And they plotted, and Allah planned. And Allah is the best of planners (wa makarū wa makara Allāhu...)".
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مَكُنَ,
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To be strong, firmly established, empowered; Noun: Makān / Form II: Makkana.------Root Etymology-----م-ك-ن (m-k-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting establishing authority, granting power (Tamkīn), or a place (Makān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to establishing Yusuf in the land in Surah Yusuf (12:56): "And thus We established Joseph in the land (wa kadhālika makkannā li-Yūsufa fī al-arḍ)".
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مَلَأَ,
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To fill, satisfy; Noun: Mala’ (chiefs/council/assembly) / Active Participle: Mil’.------Root Etymology-----م-ل-أ (m-l-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting filling a vessel, or the elite assembly/chiefs of a nation (Mala’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Pharaoh's elite council in Surah Al-A'raf (7:103): "To Pharaoh and his establishment/chiefs (ilā Fir‘awna wa mala’ihī)".
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مَلَأَ,
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To fill, satisfy; Noun: Mala’ (chiefs/council/assembly) / Active Participle: Mil’.------Root Etymology-----م-ل-أ (m-l-’): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting filling a vessel, or the elite assembly/chiefs of a nation (Mala’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Pharaoh's elite council in Surah Al-A'raf (7:103): "To Pharaoh and his establishment/chiefs (ilā Fir‘awna wa mala’ihī)".
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مَلَا,
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To give respite, extend time, delay punishment; Noun: Mla’ / Form IV: Amlā.------Root Etymology-----م-ل-و / م-ل-ي (m-l-w / m-l-y): Weak Defective root denoting granting long periods of time (Maliyyān), or granting respite to sinners (Imlā’).------ Quranic Context-----Describes granting respite in Surah Al-A'raf (7:183): "And I will grant them respite; indeed, My plan is firm (wa umlī lahum inna kaydī matīn)".
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مَلَحَ,
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To be salty; Noun: Milḥ (salt) / Adj: Milḥ (salty water).------Root Etymology-----م-ل-ḥ (m-l-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root forming the word for salt (Milḥ), or salty, undrinkable water.------ Quranic Context-----Describes salty sea water in Surah Al-Furqan (25:53): "And this one is salty and bitter (wa hādhā milḥun ujāj)".
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مَلِقَ,
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To flatter, be poor; Noun: Imlāq (poverty/destitution).------Root Etymology-----م-ل-ق (m-l-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting flattering, or severe financial poverty/destitution (Imlāq).------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against killing children from poverty in Surah Al-An'am (6:151): "And do not kill your children out of poverty (wa lā taqtulū awlādakum min imlāq)".
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مَلَكَ,
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To possess, own, hold authority, reign; Noun: Malik (king) / Mulk (dominion) / Malak (angel).------Root Etymology-----م-ل-ك (m-l-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting ownership (Mulk), royal sovereignty (Malik), or heavenly angels (Malak).------ Quranic Context-----Found in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:4): "Sovereign of the Day of Recompense (Māliki Yawmi al-Dīn)".
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مَلَّ,
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To be weary, bored, tired of; Form VIII: Imtalla (to dictate text).------Root Etymology-----م-ل-ل (m-l-l): Geminate root denoting boredom/weariness, or dictating terms of a debt/contract (Imlāl).------ Quranic Context-----Command to dictate legal contracts in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:282): "And let the one who has the obligation dictate (wal-yumlili alladhī ‘alayhi al-ḥaqq)".
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مَنْ,
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(Relative / Interrogative Pronoun) Who, whoever, he who (refers to rational entities).------Root Etymology-----م-ن (Man): Grammatical Personal Pronoun used for questioning ("Who?") or relative clauses ("Whoever").------ Quranic Context-----Used continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:62): "Whoever believed in Allah and the Last Day... (man āmana bi-Llāhi...)".
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مَنَا,
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To shed, emit, measure; Noun: Maniyy (semen/fluid) / Proper Noun: Manāt (pagan idol).------Root Etymology-----م-ن-و / م-ن-ي (m-n-w / m-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting emitting seminal fluid (Maniyy), determining fates, or ancient idol Manāt.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human origin from fluid in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:37): "Was he not a drop of sperm emitted? (A-lam yaku nuṭfatan min maniyyin yumnā)".
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مَنَا,
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To shed, emit, measure; Noun: Maniyy (semen/fluid) / Proper Noun: Manāt (pagan idol).------Root Etymology-----م-ن-و / م-ن-ي (m-n-w / m-n-y): Weak Defective root denoting emitting seminal fluid (Maniyy), determining fates, or ancient idol Manāt.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human origin from fluid in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:37): "Was he not a drop of sperm emitted? (A-lam yaku nuṭfatan min maniyyin yumnā)".
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مَنَعَ,
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To prevent, withhold, forbid, protect, defend; Active Participle: Māni‘.------Root Etymology-----م-ن-ع (m-n-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting erecting barriers, preventing access, or withholding gifts/aid (Man‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes withholding charity in Surah Al-Ma'un (107:7): "And withhold simple assistance (wa yamna‘ūna al-mā‘ūn)".
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مَنَّ,
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To bestow favor, show grace, reproach for favors; Noun: Mann (manna/favor) / Minnah.------Root Etymology-----م-ن-ن (m-n-n): Geminate root denoting bestowing unearned favors (Mann), divine grace, or sweet manna (Al-Mann).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine favor upon believers in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:164): "Certainly did Allah confer a great favor upon the believers... (La-qad manna Allāhu ‘alā al-mu’minīn)".
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مَهْد,
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Cradle, bed, resting place, smooth expanse (from Mahada).------Root Etymology-----م-هـ-د (m-h-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting flattening soil, preparing a bed (Mahd), or infant cradle.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Isa speaking in the cradle in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:46): "He will speak to the people in the cradle... (fī al-mahdi wa kahlā)".
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مَهَلَ,
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To be gentle, slow, grant time; Form II: Mahhala / Form IV: Amhala (grant a respite).------Root Etymology-----م-هـ-ل (m-h-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting slowness, ease, or granting a grace period/respite (Imhāl).------ Quranic Context-----Command to grant respite to disbelievers in Surah At-Tariq (86:17): "So allow time for the disbelievers; grant them respite a little (fa-mahhili al-kāfirīna amhilhum ruwaydā)".
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مَهَنَ,
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To serve, be humble, despicable, weak; Adj: Mahīn (despicable / humble).------Root Etymology-----م-هـ-ن (m-h-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting weakness, lowliness, or insignificant status.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human origin from fluid in Surah As-Sajdah (32:8): "Then He made his posture from an extract of a humble fluid (min mā'in mahīn)".
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مَهَنَ,
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To serve, be humble, despicable, weak; Adj: Mahīn (despicable / humble).------Root Etymology-----م-هـ-ن (m-h-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting weakness, lowliness, or insignificant status.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human origin from fluid in Surah As-Sajdah (32:8): "Then He made his posture from an extract of a humble fluid (min mā'in mahīn)".
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مَهَنَ,
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To serve, be humble, despicable, weak; Adj: Mahīn (despicable / humble).------Root Etymology-----م-هـ-ن (m-h-n): Sound Triliteral root denoting weakness, lowliness, or insignificant status.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human origin from fluid in Surah As-Sajdah (32:8): "Then He made his posture from an extract of a humble fluid (min mā'in mahīn)".
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مَيل,
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To incline, lean, bend, deviate, turn away; Noun: Mayl (deviation/inclination).------Root Etymology-----م-ي-ل (m-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting physical tilt, emotional inclination, or straying from the straight path.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against extreme deviation in Surah An-Nisa (4:27): "And those who follow their lusts wish that you incline into a great deviation (an tamīlū maylan ‘aẓīmā)".
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نَأى,
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To turn away, draw far off, keep distance, withdraw.------Root Etymology-----ن-أ-ي (n-'-y): Hamzated Defective root denoting drawing away, turning one's side, or physical/spiritual distance.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human ingratitude in Surah Al-Isra (17:83): "And when We bestow favor upon man, he turns away and distances himself (wa na'ā bi-jānibih)".
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نَأَى,
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To turn away, draw far off, keep distance, withdraw.------Root Etymology-----ن-أ-ي (n-'-y): Hamzated Defective root denoting drawing away, turning one's side, or physical/spiritual distance.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human ingratitude in Surah Al-Isra (17:83): "And when We bestow favor upon man, he turns away and distances himself (wa na'ā bi-jānibih)".
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نَاءَ,
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To weigh down, overburden, be heavy upon, tip over with weight.------Root Etymology-----ن-و-أ (n-w-'): Weak Hamzated root denoting carrying a heavy burden that weighs down the carrier.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Qarun's treasure keys in Surah Al-Qasas (28:76): "Indeed, his treasures' keys would burden a company of strong men (la-tanū'u bi-l-‘uṣbah)".
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نَابَ,
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To turn to, repent, return repeatedly; Form IV: Anāba (to turn in repentance); Noun: Inābah.------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ب (n-w-b): Weak Hollow root denoting returning in turns, repenting to Allah (Inābah), or representative duty.------ Quranic Context-----Command to turn to Allah in repentance in Surah Az-Zumar (39:54): "And return in repentance to your Lord and submit to Him (wa anībū ilā Rabbikum)".
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نَار,
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Fire, Hellfire, flame, heat (plural: Nīrān).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ر (n-w-r): Weak Hollow root forming the word for light (Nūr) and fire (Nār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Hellfire continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:24): "Then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones (fa-ttaqū al-nāra...)".
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نَار,
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Fire, Hellfire, flame, heat (plural: Nīrān).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ر (n-w-r): Weak Hollow root forming the word for light (Nūr) and fire (Nār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Hellfire continuously, e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah (2:24): "Then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones (fa-ttaqū al-nāra...)".
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نَاشَ,
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To take, reach, grasp, attain from afar; Noun: Tanāwush (attaining/reaching).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ش (n-w-sh): Weak Hollow root denoting stretching one's hand to reach something distant.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the impossibility of attaining faith after death in Surah Saba (34:52): "And how can there be for them the receiving of faith from a place so far? (wa annā lahumu al-tanāwush)".
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نَاقَة,
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She-camel (plural: Nāqāt / Niyāq).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ق (n-w-q): Weak Hollow root forming the nominal word for a female camel (Nāqah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Prophet Salih's miraculous camel in Surah Al-A'raf (7:73): "This is the she-camel of Allah sent to you as a sign (hādhihī nāqatu Allāhi...)".
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نَالَ,
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To reach, attain, obtain, touch, bestow upon.------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ل / ن-ي-ل (n-w-l / n-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting gaining possession of something, reaching a goal, or extending a gift.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah's covenant in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124): "My covenant does not include wrongdoers (lā yanālu ‘ahdī al-ẓālimīn)".
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نَامَ,
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To sleep, slumber, rest; Noun: Nawm (sleep) / Manām (dream/sleep).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-م (n-w-m): Weak Hollow root denoting physical sleep, resting consciousness (Nawm), or dream vision (Manām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sleep as rest in Surah An-Naba (78:9): "And We made your sleep a means for rest (wa ja‘alnā nawmakum subātā)".
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نَبَأَ,
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To inform, announce, report; Noun: Naba' (news/report, plural: Anbā') / Nabiyy (Prophet).------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-أ (n-b-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting delivering important news (Naba'), prophecy, or divine message (Nubuwwah).------ Quranic Context-----Opening of Surah An-Naba (78:1-2): "About what are they asking one another? About the great news ( ‘ani al-naba'i al-‘aẓīm)".
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نَبَتَ,
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To grow, sprout, germinate, produce plants; Noun: Nabāt (vegetation) / Form IV: Anbata.------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-ت (n-b-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting vegetation sprouting from soil, plant growth, or human upbringing.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to growing gardens from rain in Surah Qaf (50:9): "And We sent down from the sky blessed water, and We caused to grow thereby gardens... (fa-anbatnā bihī jannāt)".
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نَبَذَ,
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To throw away, cast aside, discard, reject a covenant.------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-ذ (n-b-dh): Sound Triliteral root denoting flinging something away, discarding a pledge, or abandoning.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to discarding scripture in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:101): "A party of those who were given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah behind their backs (nabadha farīqun...)".
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نَبَزَ,
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To call by an offensive nickname, defame; Noun: Nabaz (derogatory title).------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-ز (n-b-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting calling others by insulting or humiliating titles.------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:11): "And do not insult one another by offensive nicknames (wa lā tanābazū bi-l-alqāb)".
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نَبَطَ,
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To gush forth (water), draw water, discover, investigate; Form X: Istanbaṭa (to deduce/extract truth).------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-ط (n-b-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root originating from digging wells until water gushes out, denoting deep deduction (Istimbāṭ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to scholars deducing facts in Surah An-Nisa (4:83): "Those who can draw correct conclusions from it would have known it (yastambiṭūnahū minhum)".
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نَبَعَ,
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To gush, spring forth, well up (water); Noun: Yambū‘ (spring/fountain, plural: Yanābī‘).------Root Etymology-----ن-ب-ع (n-b-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting water issuing forth naturally from the earth.------ Quranic Context-----Disbelievers demanding a spring in Surah Al-Isra (17:90): "Until you cause a spring to gush forth for us from the earth (ḥattā tafjura lanā mina al-arḍi yambū‘ā)".
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نثر,
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To scatter, disperse, strew about; Passive Participle: Manthūr.------Root Etymology-----ن-ث-ر (n-th-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting scattering loose particles, dust, or unstrung pearls.------ Quranic Context-----Describes invalidated deeds on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Furqan (25:23): "And We will regard what they have done of deeds and make them as dust dispersed (habā'an manthūrā)".
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نَجَا,
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To escape, be saved, deliver, rescue; Noun: Najāt (salvation) / Form II: Najjā.------Root Etymology-----ن-ج-و (n-j-w): Weak Defective root denoting reaching high safe ground, escaping destruction, or secret counsel (Najwā).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to delivering the Israelites from Pharaoh in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:49): "And remember when We saved you from the people of Pharaoh (wa idh najjaynākum...)".
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نَجَدَ,
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To be elevated, clear; Noun: Najd (highland, clear path/way, dual: Najdayn).------Root Etymology-----ن-ج-د (n-j-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting high elevated plateau (Najd), or two distinct highways of good and evil (Najdayn).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to showing two paths to humanity in Surah Al-Balad (90:10): "And shown him the two ways? (wa hadaynāhu al-najdayn)".
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نَجَمَ,
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To rise, appear, shine; Noun: Najm (star/herbs without stalk, plural: Nujūm).------Root Etymology-----ن-ج-م (n-j-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting appearing clearly, shining stars (Najm), or stemless plants.------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah An-Najm (53:1): "By the star when it descends (Wa-l-najmi idhā hawā)".
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نَحَبَ,
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To weep loudly, fulfill a vow/pledge; Noun: Naḥb (vow / death / pledge).------Root Etymology-----ن-ح-ب (n-ḥ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting fulfilling a solemn vow, dying in battle, or weeping bitterly.------ Quranic Context-----Describes true believers in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:23): "And among them is he who has fulfilled his vow (faminhum man qaḍā naḥbah)".
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نَحَتَ,
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To carve, hew, chisel out (stone/wood/mountains into dwellings).------Root Etymology-----ن-ح-ت (n-ḥ-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting shaping hard stone, carving wood, or sculpting rock faces.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Thamud carving homes out of mountains in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:149): "And you carve out of the mountains, houses, feeling secure (wa tanḥitūna mina al-jibāli buyūtā)".
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نَحَرَ,
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To slaughter a camel, cut the throat/upper chest, sacrifice; Noun: Naḥr.------Root Etymology-----ن-ح-ر (n-ḥ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting the upper chest (Naḥr) or slaughtering sacrificial camels.------ Quranic Context-----Command in Surah Al-Kawthar (108:2): "So pray to your Lord and sacrifice (fa-ṣalli li-Rabbika wa-nḥar)".
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نَحَسَ,
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To bring bad luck, be stormy, unfortunate; Noun: Naḥs (disaster) / Naḥisāt (calamitous days).------Root Etymology-----ن-ح-س (n-ḥ-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting bad omen, disastrous outcome, or freezing howling wind (Naḥs).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the destruction of 'Ad in Surah Fussilat (41:16): "So We sent upon them a screaming wind through calamitous days (fī ayyāmin naḥisāt)".
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نَحِلَ,
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To give freely, be slender; Noun: Niḥlah (free gift/dowry) / Naḥl (bees).------Root Etymology-----ن-ح-ل (n-ḥ-l): Sound Triliteral root forming the word for honeybees (Naḥl) or giving marital dowries freely (Niḥlah).------ Quranic Context-----Command regarding marital gifts in Surah An-Nisa (4:4): "And give the women upon marriage their bridal gifts graciously (wa ātū al-nisā'a ṣaduqātihinna niḥlah)".
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نَخَرَ,
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To decay, rot, become hollow/porous; Active Participle: Nakhirah (rotten bones).------Root Etymology-----ن-خ-ر (n-kh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting breathing through the nose or decayed, crumbling bones (Nakhirah).------ Quranic Context-----Disbelievers questioning resurrection in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:11): "Even if we should be decayed bones? (a-idhā kunnā ‘iẓāman nakhirah)".
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نَخَلَ,
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To sift; Noun: Nakhl / Nakhlah (date palm tree, plural: Nakhīl).------Root Etymology-----ن-خ-ل (n-kh-l): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for date palm trees (Nakhl / Nakhīl).------ Quranic Context-----Mentioned as a blessed fruit tree in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:11): "Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheathed clusters (wa-l-nakhlu dhātu al-akmām)".
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نَدَا,
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To call out, assemble, moisture; Noun: Nādī (council/assembly) / Nidā' (call/cry) / Form III: Nādā.------Root Etymology-----ن-د-و (n-d-w): Weak Defective root denoting calling out loudly (Nidā'), moist dew, or gathering in a council (Nādī).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Abu Jahl's council in Surah Al-'Alaq (96:17): "Then let him call his associates/council (fal-yad‘u nādiyah)".
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نَدَّ,
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To flee, escape, equal, match; Noun: Nidd (partner, rival, equal, plural: Andād).------Root Etymology-----ن-د-د (n-d-d): Geminate root denoting standing as an equal, competing partner, or setting up rivals to God (Andād).------ Quranic Context-----Prohibition against setting up rivals to Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:22): "So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know (fa-lā taj‘alū li-Llāhi andādā)".
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نَدَمَ,
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To regret, feel remorse, repent; Noun: Nadāmah (regret) / Active Participle: Nādimīn.------Root Etymology-----ن-د-م (n-d-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting deep emotional regret, remorse over past wrongdoings (Nadāmah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Qabil after killing his brother in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:31): "And he became of the regretful (fa-aṣbaḥa mina al-nādimīn)".
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نَذَرَ,
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To vow, dedicate, warn; Noun: Nadhr (vow) / Nadhīr (warner, plural: Nudhur).------Root Etymology-----ن-ذ-ر (n-dh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting taking a binding vow (Nadhr) or warning of impending danger (Nadhīr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Prophet as a warner in Surah Al-Mulk (67:26): "And I am only a clear warner (wa innamā anā nadhīrun mubīn)".
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نَزَعَ,
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To strip off, pluck out, snatch away, remove, dispute.------Root Etymology-----ن-ز-ع (n-z-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting pulling out forcibly, stripping power/clothes, or extracting souls (Nāzi‘āt).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Allah stripping authority in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:26): "And You take away sovereignty from whom You will (wa tanzi‘u al-mulka mimman tashā')".
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نَزَفَ,
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To drain, bleed out, exhaust, intoxicate/cloud the mind; Verb: Yunzafūn.------Root Etymology-----ن-ز-ف (n-z-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting draining liquids completely or losing sanity through intoxication.------ Quranic Context-----Describes heavenly wine causing no intoxication in Surah As-Saffat (37:47): "Nor will they be intoxicated thereby (wa lā hum ‘anhā yunzafūn)".
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نَزَلَ,
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To descend, come down, settle; Noun: Nuzul (abode/hospitality) / Form IV: Anzala / Form II: Nazzala.------Root Etymology-----ن-ز-ل (n-z-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting descending from above, sending down divine revelation (Inzāl), or host accommodations (Nuzul).------ Quranic Context-----Describes sending down the Quran in Surah Al-Qadr (97:1): "Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Decree (Innā anzalnāhu fī Laylati al-Qadr)".
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نَسَأَ,
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To delay, postpone, extend; Noun: Nasī' (postponement) / Minsa'ah (wooden staff).------Root Etymology-----ن-س-أ (n-s-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting postponing dates (Nasī'), driving animals with a staff (Minsa'ah), or delaying death.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to pagan calendar manipulation in Surah At-Tawbah (9:37): "Indeed, the postponing of sacred months is an increase in disbelief (Innamā al-nasī'u ziyādatun fī al-kufr)".
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نَسَبَ,
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To relate, attribute, ascribe; Noun: Nasab (lineage, family kinship, plural: Ansāb).------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ب (n-s-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting biological lineage, blood ties, or family relationship (Nasab).------ Quranic Context-----Describes judgment day where ties fail in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:101): "Then there will be no relationship among them that Day (fa-lā ansāba baynahum)".
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نَسَخَ,
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To abrogate, annul, supersede, transcribe, copy; Noun: Nuskhah (record/copy).------Root Etymology-----ن-س-خ (n-s-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting replacing one rule with another (Naskh), or transcribing books (Nuskhah).------ Quranic Context-----Principle of legal abrogation in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:106): "We do not abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten except We bring a better one... (mā nansakh min āyatin...)".
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نَسَفَ,
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To scatter to dust, blow away, pulverize, reduce to rubble.------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ف (n-s-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting blowing away dust/grain or blasting mountains into fine powder.------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains on Judgment Day in Surah Ta-Ha (20:105): "My Lord will blow them away completely (ya-nsifuhā Rabbī nasfā)".
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نَسَفَ,
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To scatter to dust, blow away, pulverize, reduce to rubble.------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ف (n-s-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting blowing away dust/grain or blasting mountains into fine powder.------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains on Judgment Day in Surah Ta-Ha (20:105): "My Lord will blow them away completely (ya-nsifuhā Rabbī nasfā)".
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نَسَكَ,
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To sacrifice, worship, perform rites; Noun: Nusuk (sacrifice) / Manāsik (rituals of Hajj).------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ك (n-s-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting religious devotion, animal sacrifice (Nusuk), or Hajj rituals (Manāsik).------ Quranic Context-----Command to learn pilgrimage rites in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128): "And show us our rites of worship (wa arinā manāsikanā)".
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نَسَلَ,
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To beget offspring, emerge rapidly; Noun: Nasl (progeny/offspring) / Verb: Yansilūn.------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ل (n-s-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting human progeny/descendants (Nasl), or rushing out swiftly from graves.------ Quranic Context-----Describes rising from graves in Surah Ya-Sin (36:51): "And behold, from the graves to their Lord they will hasten (hum mina al-ajdāthi ilā Rabbihim yansilūn)".
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نَسِيَ,
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To forget, neglect, lose track of; Noun: Nisyān / Active Participle: Nāsī.------Root Etymology-----ن-س-ي (n-s-y): Weak Defective root denoting forgetting information, unmindfulness, or intentionally abandoning a duty.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Adam's slip in Surah Ta-Ha (20:115): "And Adam forgot, and We found not in him resolve (fa-nasiya wa lam najid lahū ‘azmā)".
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نَشَأَ,
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To grow up, originate, create, bring into being; Noun: Nash'ah (creation/origin) / Mansha'āt.------Root Etymology-----ن-ش-أ (n-sh-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting growing, creating out of nothing, or bringing forth ships/generations (Nash'ah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to initial creation in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:62): "And you have already known the first creation (wa laqad ‘alimtumu al-nash'ata al-ūlā)".
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نَشَاط,
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Vigorous activity, energetic movement; Active Participle: Nāshiṭāt (angels drawing souls eagerly).------Root Etymology-----ن-ش-ط (n-sh-ṭ): Sound Triliteral root denoting energetic enthusiasm, unbinding knots, or pulling souls gently.------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:2): "And by those angels who remove souls eagerly / gently (Wa-l-nāshiṭāti nashṭā)".
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نَشَرَ,
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To spread out, scatter, resurrect, publish; Noun: Nushūr (resurrection) / Form IV: Anshara.------Root Etymology-----ن-ش-ر (n-sh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting spreading pages/wings (Manshūr), scattering rain, or resurrection of the dead (Nushūr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to resurrection in Surah Fatir (35:9): "Thus is the Resurrection (kadhālika al-nushūr)".
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نَشَرَ,
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To spread out, scatter, resurrect, publish; Noun: Nushūr (resurrection) / Form IV: Anshara.------Root Etymology-----ن-ش-ر (n-sh-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting spreading pages/wings (Manshūr), scattering rain, or resurrection of the dead (Nushūr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to resurrection in Surah Fatir (35:9): "Thus is the Resurrection (kadhālika al-nushūr)".
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نَشَزَ,
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To rise up, protrude, rebel, act with discord; Noun: Nushūz (ill-conduct/rebellion).------Root Etymology-----ن-ش-ز (n-sh-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting rising above ground level, marital discord, or rebellion against harmony (Nushūz).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to marital discord in Surah An-Nisa (4:34): "And as to those women from whom you fear ill-conduct... (wa-llātī takhāfūna nushūzahunna)".
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نَصَبَ,
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To erect, set up, labor, tire; Noun: Naṣab (fatigue/hardship) / Nuṣub (altars/idols).------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ب (n-ṣ-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting erecting stone pillars (Nuṣub), striving until tired (Naṣab), or assigned shares.------ Quranic Context-----Command to devote oneself to effort in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:7): "So when you have finished your duties, stand up / exert yourself in worship (fa-idhā faraghta fa-nṣab)".
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نَصَتَ,
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To listen attentively, keep silent to listen; Form IV: Anṣata.------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ت (n-ص-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting hushing voices to listen intently and absorb speech.------ Quranic Context-----Command during Quran recitation in Surah Al-A'raf (7:204): "So listen to it and pay attention / keep silent (fa-stami‘ū lahū wa anṣitū)".
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نَصَحَ,
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To give sincere advice, counsel, wish well, be pure; Noun: Nuṣḥ / Active Participle: Nāṣiḥ.------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ح (n-ṣ-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting pure unadulterated advice, goodwill, or sincere repentance (Tawbah naṣūḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Prophet Hud speaking to his people in Surah Al-A'raf (7:68): "And I am to you a trustworthy adviser (wa anā lakum nāṣiḥun amīn)".
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نَصَرَ,
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To help, assist, aid, grant victory; Noun: Naṣr (victory/help) / Anṣār (helpers).------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ر (n-ṣ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting aiding the oppressed, granting victory, or rescue (Naṣr).------ Quranic Context-----Central theme of divine aid, e.g., Surah An-Nasr (110:1): "When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest (Idhā jā'a naṣru Allāhi wa-l-fatḥ)".
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نَصَّ,
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To state explicitly, specify, raise, arrange; Noun: Naṣīṣ / Active Participle: Manṣūṣ.------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ص (n-ṣ-ṣ): Geminate root denoting setting down explicit text, raising high, or specifying clear terms.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to explicit textual clarity (Naṣṣ) and formal specification.
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نَصَفَ,
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To divide in half; Noun: Niṣf (half / 1/2) / Form IV: Anṣafa (to act justly).------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ف (n-ṣ-f): Sound Triliteral root forming the mathematical fraction for one-half (Niṣf), or acting with equity/impartiality.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to inheritance or night prayer portions, e.g., Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:20): "Indeed, your Lord knows that you stand in prayer almost two-thirds of the night or half of it (wa niṣfahū)".
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نَضِجَ,
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To ripen, cook thoroughly, be well-done (of meat/skin/fruit).------Root Etymology-----ن-ض-ج (n-ḍ-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting ripening of fruit or skin being completely burned/cooked through by fire.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the torment in Hell in Surah An-Nisa (4:56): "Every time their skins are thoroughly burned/cooked (kullamā naḍijat julūduhum...)".
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نَضَدَ,
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To pile up, stack in layers, arrange neatly; Passive Participle: Manḍūd.------Root Etymology-----ن-ض-د (n-ḍ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting stacking items in orderly rows or layering fruit clusters (Manḍūd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes banana/fruit trees in Paradise in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:29): "And banana trees layered with fruit (wa ṭalḥin manḍūd)".
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نَضَدَ,
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To pile up, stack in layers, arrange neatly; Passive Participle: Manḍūd.------Root Etymology-----ن-ض-د (n-ḍ-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting stacking items in orderly rows or layering fruit clusters (Manḍūd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes banana/fruit trees in Paradise in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:29): "And banana trees layered with fruit (wa ṭalḥin manḍūd)".
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نَضَرَ,
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To be radiant, blooming, fresh, flourishing; Noun: Naḍrah (radiance/glowing beauty).------Root Etymology-----ن-ض-ر (n-ḍ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting healthy glow, vitality, radiant beauty, or lush greenery (Naḍrah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes faces of Paradise dwellers in Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:22): "Faces, that Day, will be radiant (wujūhun yawma'idhin nāḍirah)".
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نَطَحَ,
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To butt, gore with horns; Active Participle: Naṭīḥah (gored animal).------Root Etymology-----ن-ط-ḥ (n-ṭ-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting striking or goring with horns.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to forbidden meat in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "And that which is killed by a headlong fall, and that which is gored to death (wa-l-naṭīḥatu)...".
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نَطَفَ,
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To trickle, drip; Noun: Nuṭfah (drop of sperm / fluid drop, plural: Nuṭaf).------Root Etymology-----ن-ط-ف (n-ṭ-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting small trickling drops of liquid, forming the word for the embryonic drop (Nuṭfah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to human creation from a drop in Surah An-Nahl (16:4): "He created man from a sperm-drop (khalaqa al-insāna min nuṭfah)".
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نَطَقَ,
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To speak, articulate, utter; Noun: Manṭiq (speech/logic) / Active Participle: Mānṭiq.------Root Etymology-----ن-ط-ق (n-ṭ-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting articulate speech, expressing thought in words, or animal language (Manṭiq).------ Quranic Context-----Sulaiman understanding animal speech in Surah An-Naml (27:16): "We have been taught the language of birds (‘ullimnā manṭiqa al-ṭayr)".
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نَظَرَ,
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To look, view, observe, consider, wait, grant respite; Noun: Naẓar / Form IV: Anẓara.------Root Etymology-----ن-ص-ر / ن-ظ-ر (n-ẓ-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting visual observation (Naẓar), mental contemplation, or granting time/respite (Inẓār).------ Quranic Context-----Command to observe creation in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:17): "Then do they not look at the camels - how they are created? (a-fa-lā yanẓurūna...)".
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نَعْجَة,
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Ewe, female sheep (plural: Ni‘āj).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-ج (n-‘-j): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for a female ewe or white sheep (Na‘jah).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the parable of ninety-nine ewes in Surah Sad (38:23): "Indeed this my brother has ninety-nine ewes (tis‘un wa tis‘ūna na‘jah)".
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نَعَسَ,
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To be drowsy, doze; Noun: Nu‘ās (drowsiness/slumber).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-s (n-‘-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting light slumber, drowsiness, or calm sleep overcoming tension.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to calm slumber sent down at Badr in Surah Al-Anfal (8:11): "When He covered you with drowsiness as a feeling of security from Him (idh yughashshīkumu al-nu‘āsa)".
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نَعَقَ,
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To croak, caw, call out/shout to livestock; Active Participle: Yan‘iqu.------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-ق (n-‘-q): Sound Triliteral root depicting calling out loudly or shouting to shepherd animals that hear only sounds.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of calling disbelievers in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:171): "The example of those who disbelieve is like that of one who shouts to that which hears nothing but a call... (ka-mathali alladhī yan‘iqu...)".
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نَعَلَ,
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To shoe; Noun: Na‘l (sandal, shoe, footwear, dual: Na‘layn).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-ل (n-‘-l): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for sandals or protective footgear (Na‘l).------ Quranic Context-----Command to Musa at Mount Tur in Surah Ta-Ha (20:12): "Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals (fa-khla‘ na‘layk)".
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نَعَمَ,
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To be happy, comfortable, grant favor; Noun: Ni‘mah (blessing/favor) / An‘ām (livestock).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-م (n-‘-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting comfort, ease, divine blessings (Ni‘mah), or grazing livestock (An‘ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to remembering divine favors in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:40): "Remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you (udhkurū ni‘matiya allatī an‘amtu ‘alaykum)".
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نَعَمَ,
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To be happy, comfortable, grant favor; Noun: Ni‘mah (blessing/favor) / An‘ām (livestock).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-م (n-‘-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting comfort, ease, divine blessings (Ni‘mah), or grazing livestock (An‘ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to remembering divine favors in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:40): "Remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you (udhkurū ni‘matiya allatī an‘amtu ‘alaykum)".
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نَعَمَ,
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To be happy, comfortable, grant favor; Noun: Ni‘mah (blessing/favor) / An‘ām (livestock).------Root Etymology-----ن-ع-م (n-‘-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting comfort, ease, divine blessings (Ni‘mah), or grazing livestock (An‘ām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to remembering divine favors in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:40): "Remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you (udhkurū ni‘matiya allatī an‘amtu ‘alaykum)".
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نَغَزَ,
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Trickle , Prick , Sow dissention
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نَفَثَ,
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To blow softly, spit lightly with saliva, puff; Active Participle: Naffāthāt.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ث (n-f-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting blowing lightly or puffing air/saliva when chanting spells.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to sorcery in Surah Al-Falaq (113:4): "And from the evil of the blowers in knots (wa min sharri al-naffāthāti fī al-‘uqad)".
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نَفَحَ,
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To blow gently, waft, touch lightly; Noun: Nafḥah (a draft/breath/whiff).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ḥ (n-f-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting a gentle gust of wind, wafting scent, or a slight touch of punishment.------ Quranic Context-----Describes even a slight touch of punishment in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:46): "And if a breath / draft of the punishment of your Lord touches them... (wa la'in massat-hum nafḥatun...)".
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نَفَخَ,
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To blow, inflate, breathe into, sound (a trumpet/horn); Noun: Nafkhah.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-خ (n-f-kh): Sound Triliteral root denoting blowing air with force, breathing life into a form, or sounding the Trumpet.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to blowing the Trumpet on Judgment Day in Surah An-Naba (78:18): "The Day the Trumpet is blown and you will come in crowds (Yawma yunfakhu fī al-ṣūr)".
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نَفِدَ,
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To be exhausted, depleted, spent, come to an end; Noun: Nafād.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-د (n-f-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting total depletion, running out of supply, or reaching an end.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah's words never depleting in Surah Al-Kahf (18:109): "The sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord were exhausted (la-nafida al-baḥru qabla an tanfada kalimātu Rabbī)".
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نَفَرَ,
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To flee, run away, march forth to battle; Noun: Nafar (company/group) / Nufūr (aversion/flight).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ر (n-f-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting darting away in fear (Nufūr), marching out to war (Nafīr), or a small troop (Nafar).------ Quranic Context-----Command to march forth in Allah's cause in Surah At-Tawbah (9:41): "March forth, whether light or heavy... (Infirū khifāfan wa theqālā)".
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نَفَرَ,
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To flee, run away, march forth to battle; Noun: Nafar (company/group) / Nufūr (aversion/flight).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ر (n-f-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting darting away in fear (Nufūr), marching out to war (Nafīr), or a small troop (Nafar).------ Quranic Context-----Command to march forth in Allah's cause in Surah At-Tawbah (9:41): "March forth, whether light or heavy... (Infirū khifāfan wa theqālā)".
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نَفُسَ,
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To be precious, costly; Noun: Nafs (soul/self, plural: Anfus / Nufūs) / Form VI: Tanāfasa.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-س (n-f-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting the human soul/breath (Nafs), precious value, or vying in competition (Tanāfus).------ Quranic Context-----Encouragement to compete for Paradise in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:26): "For this let the competitors compete (wa fī dhālika fal-yatanāfasi al-mutanāfisūn)".
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نَفَشَ,
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To tease, fluff, pasture at night untended; Active Participle: Manfūsh.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ش (n-f-sh): Sound Triliteral root denoting fluffing/carding wool, or sheep straying and grazing untended at night (Nafsh).------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Qari'ah (101:5): "And the mountains will be like wool, fluffed up (kal-‘ihni al-manfūsh)".
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نَفَعَ,
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To benefit, profit, be of use; Noun: Naf‘ (benefit/profit, plural: Manāfi‘).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ع (n-f-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting utility, granting advantage, or practical benefit (Naf‘).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to what benefits humanity remaining on earth in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "And as for what benefits the people, it remains on the earth (wa ammā mā yanfa‘u al-nāsa fa-yamkuthu fī al-arḍ)".
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نَفَعَ,
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To benefit, profit, be of use; Noun: Naf‘ (benefit/profit, plural: Manāfi‘).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ع (n-f-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting utility, granting advantage, or practical benefit (Naf‘).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to what benefits humanity remaining on earth in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17): "And as for what benefits the people, it remains on the earth (wa ammā mā yanfa‘u al-nāsa fa-yamkuthu fī al-arḍ)".
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نَفَقَ,
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To sell out, spend, pass away; Noun: Nafaq (tunnel) / Nafaqa (expenditure) / Nifāq (hypocrisy).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-q (n-f-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting spending wealth (Infāq), hidden escape tunnels (Nafaq), or dual-faced hypocrisy (Nifāq).------ Quranic Context-----Command to spend in charity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:254): "Spend from that which We have provided for you (anfiqū mimmā razaqnākum)".
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نَفَقَ,
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To sell out, spend, pass away; Noun: Nafaq (tunnel) / Nafaqa (expenditure) / Nifāq (hypocrisy).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-q (n-f-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting spending wealth (Infāq), hidden escape tunnels (Nafaq), or dual-faced hypocrisy (Nifāq).------ Quranic Context-----Command to spend in charity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:254): "Spend from that which We have provided for you (anfiqū mimmā razaqnākum)".
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نَفَلَ,
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To grant extra, give surplus; Noun: Anfāl (spoils of war) / Nāfilah (extra voluntary deed).------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-ل (n-f-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting voluntary additions beyond obligatory duties (Nāfilah), or war spoils (Anfāl).------ Quranic Context-----Dedicated Surah title, Surah Al-Anfal (8:1): "They ask you, O Muhammad, concerning the spoils of war (Yas’alūnaka ‘ani al-anfāl)".
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نفَو,
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To banish, expel, drive away, negate; Noun: Nafy.------Root Etymology-----ن-ف-و / ن-ف-ي (n-f-w / n-f-y): Weak Defective root denoting exiling, driving out of a territory, or rejecting/negating (Nafy).------ Quranic Context-----Penalty for severe corruption in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:33): "Or that they be banished from the land (aw yunfaw mina al-arḍ)".
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نَقَبَ,
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To pierce, bore through, explore, choose leaders; Noun: Naqīb (leader/representative, plural: Nuqabā’).------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ب (n-q-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting breaching a wall, digging tunnels, exploring lands (Tanaqqub), or choosing representatives (Naqīb).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to former powerful nations exploring lands in Surah Qaf (50:36): "So they explored throughout the lands: Is there any place of escape? (fa-naqqabū fī al-bilād)".
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نَقَذَ,
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To rescue, deliver, save from danger; Form IV: Anqadha.------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ذ (n-q-dh): Sound Triliteral root denoting snatching someone out of peril, rescuing, or saving from destruction.------ Quranic Context-----Describes saving believers from a pit of Fire in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:103): "And you were on the edge of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it (fa-anqadhakum minhā)".
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نَقَرَ,
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To peck, strike, blow into; Noun: Nāqūr (Trumpet) / Naqīr (speck on a date-stone).------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ر (q-n-r) / ن-ق-ر: Sound Triliteral root denoting pecking holes, sounding the Trumpet (Nāqūr), or a minuscule speck (Naqīr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes blowing the Trumpet on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Muddaththir (74:8): "For when the Trumpet is blown (Fa-idhā nuqira fī al-nāqūr)".
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نَقَصَ,
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To decrease, diminish, lessen, curtail; Noun: Naqṣ.------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ص (n-q-ṣ): Sound Triliteral root denoting reduction in quantity, loss of wealth/life (Naqṣ), or curbing territory.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah curtailing earth's borders in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:41): "Have they not seen that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? (nanquṣuhā min aṭrāfihā)".
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نَقَضَ,
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To untie, break, breach, shatter (a covenant/oath/thread); Noun: Naqḍ.------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ض (n-q-ḍ): Sound Triliteral root denoting untwisting ropes, breaking legal covenants (Naqḍ), or dismantling structures.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against breaking oaths in Surah An-Nahl (16:91): "And do not break oaths after their confirmation (wa lā tanquḍū al-aymāna ba‘da tawkīdihā)".
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نَقَعَ,
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To soak, raise dust; Noun: Naq‘ (dust cloud / rising dust).------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-ع (n-q-c): Sound Triliteral root denoting soaking in water, or warhorses kicking up dense clouds of dust (Naq‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes warhorses raising dust in Surah Al-'Adiyat (100:4): "And raising therein a cloud of dust (Fa-atharna bihī naq‘ā)".
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نَقَمَ,
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To avenge, exact retribution, resent, take offense; Noun: Niqmah / Active Participle: Muntaqimūn.------Root Etymology-----ن-ق-م (n-q-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting harboring resentment, seeking retribution, or divine vengeance against evil (Intiqām).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine retribution in Surah Ad-Dukhan (44:16): "The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed We will take retribution (innā muntaqimūn)".
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نَكَبَ,
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To turn aside, deviate, afflict with disaster; Noun: Nākibūn (those turning away) / Nakbah.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ب (n-k-b): Sound Triliteral root denoting veering off course, turning away from the path, or suffering a sudden calamity (Nakbah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes disbelievers straying from the path in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:74): "And indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are turning away from the path ( ‘ani al-ṣirāṭi la-nākibūn)".
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نَكَثَ,
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To untwist, breach, break a pledge/oath; Active Participle: Nākith.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ث (n-k-th): Sound Triliteral root denoting untwisting spun threads or reneging on solemn treaties/oaths.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to breaking oaths in Surah Al-Fath (48:10): "So he who breaks his word only breaks it to the detriment of himself (faman nakatha fa-innamā yankuthu ‘alā nafsih)".
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نَكَحَ,
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To marry, enter wedlock, form marriage contract; Noun: Nikāḥ.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ح (n-k-ḥ): Sound Triliteral root denoting entering formal legal wedlock or solemnizing marriage (Nikāḥ).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to legal marriage rules in Surah An-Nisa (4:3): "Then marry those that seem good to you of women... (fa-nkiḥū mā ṭāba lakum mina al-nisā')".
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نَكِدَ,
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To be scanty, miserable, yield little with difficulty; Adj: Nakid.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-د (n-k-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting bad soil that produces scanty, worthless crops with hardship.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of bad soil in Surah Al-A'raf (7:58): "And that which is bad - does not yield except scantily / with difficulty (wa-lladhī khabutha lā yakhruju illā nakidā)".
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نَكِرَ,
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To be ignorant of, deny, fail to recognize; Adj: Nukr / Nukur (horrible/unfamiliar) / Form IV: Ankara.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ر (n-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting unrecognizability, rejecting truth (Inkār), or a terrifying event (Nukr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Day of Judgment as terrifying in Surah Al-Qamar (54:6): "The Day the Caller calls to something terrible / unfamiliar (ilā shay'in nukur)".
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نَكِرَ,
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To be ignorant of, deny, fail to recognize; Adj: Nukr / Nukur (horrible/unfamiliar) / Form IV: Ankara.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ر (n-k-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting unrecognizability, rejecting truth (Inkār), or a terrifying event (Nukr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Day of Judgment as terrifying in Surah Al-Qamar (54:6): "The Day the Caller calls to something terrible / unfamiliar (ilā shay'in nukur)".
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نَكَسَ,
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To invert, turn upside down, cause to relapse; Active Participle: Munkasūn / Form II: Nakkasa.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-س (n-k-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting bending head downward, hanging heads in shame, or relapsing into old age (Tankīs).------ Quranic Context-----Describes sinners hanging heads in shame in Surah As-Sajdah (32:12): "The criminals are hanging their heads before their Lord (nākisū ru’ūsihim ‘inda Rabbihim)".
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نَكَصَ,
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To turn back on one's heels, retreat, recoil from battle.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ص (n-k-ṣ): Sound Triliteral root denoting turning around swiftly to flee or recoiling backwards on heels (Nukūṣ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Satan fleeing at Badr in Surah Al-Anfal (8:48): "When the two armies came in sight of each other, he turned on his heels (nakaṣa ‘alā ‘aqibayh)".
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نَكَفَ,
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To disdain, turn away with pride, refuse haughtily; Form X: Istankafa.------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ف (n-k-f): Sound Triliteral root denoting scorning to do something, disdaining out of pride, or refusing haughtily (Istinkāf).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to angels not disdaining servitude in Surah An-Nisa (4:172): "Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels... (lan yastankifa al-Masīḥu...)".
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نَكَلَ,
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To restrain, punish severely, make an example of; Noun: Nikāl (deterrent punishment) / Ankāl (fetters).------Root Etymology-----ن-ك-ل (n-k-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting inflicting severe exemplary punishment (Nikāl) to deter others, or heavy shackles (Ankāl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes punishment in Hell in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:12): "Indeed, with Us are fetters and burning fire (Inna ladaynā ankālan wa jaḥīmā)".
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نَمُر,
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Number, Figure
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نَمِلَ,
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To creep, calumniate; Noun: Naml / Namlah (ant, collective noun).------Root Etymology-----ن-م-ل (n-m-l): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for ants (Naml).------ Quranic Context-----Dedicated Surah title, Surah An-Naml (27:18): "An ant said, 'O ants, enter your dwellings...' (qālat namlatun yā ayyuhā al-namlu...)".
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نَمَى,
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To grow, increase, raise; Form II: Nammā.------Root Etymology-----ن-م-و / ن-م-ي (n-m-w / n-m-y): Weak Defective root denoting natural growth, development, or increasing in size/wealth (Namā’).------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to growth, development, and expansion of fruits or wealth.
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نَهَا,
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To forbid, prohibit, restrain, reach a limit; Noun: Nahy (prohibition) / Nuhā (intellect/restraint).------Root Etymology-----ن-هـ-و / ن-هـ-ي (n-h-w / n-h-y): Weak Defective root denoting issuing prohibitions (Nahy), or intellect that restrains passions (Nuhā).------ Quranic Context-----Command to accept what the Prophet gives in Surah Al-Hashr (59:7): "And whatever he forbids you - abstain from (wa mā nahākum ‘anhu fa-ntahū)".
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نَهَجَ,
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To open a road, tread a path; Noun: Minhāj (clear open path/method).------Root Etymology-----ن-هـ-ج (n-h-j): Sound Triliteral root denoting opening a wide highway, establishing a clear methodology or system (Minhāj).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine law given to nations in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:48): "To each of you We prescribed a law and a clear method (shir‘atan wa minhājā)".
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نَهَرَ,
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To flow freely, chide, repel; Noun: Nahar (river, plural: Anhār) / Verb: Tanhar (repel/scold).------Root Etymology-----ن-هـ-ر (n-h-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting flowing water channels (Nahar), daylight radiance (Nahār), or scolding loudly (Nahr).------ Quranic Context-----Command regarding parents in Surah Al-Isra (17:23): "Do not say to them 'uff' and do not repel/scold them (wa lā tanhar-humā)".
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نَوَى,
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To intend, propose; Noun: Nawā (date-stones/fruit pits) / Niyyah (intention).------Root Etymology-----ن-و-ي (n-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting inner intention (Niyyah) or hard seed pits/kernels (Nawā).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Allah cleaving seeds and kernels in Surah Al-An'am (6:95): "Indeed, Allah is the cleaver of grain and date-seeds (Fāliqu al-ḥabbi wa-l-nawā)".
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هَاءَ,
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(Interjection / Exclamation) Take! Here! Read! (Hā’umu).------Root Etymology-----هـ-أ-م / هـ-ا (Hā’): Exclamatory Particle used when offering or handing something forward ("Here, take this!").------ Quranic Context-----Exclamation of the righteous holding their book of deeds in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:19): "He will say, 'Here, read my record!' (Hā’umu iqra’ū kitābiyah)".
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هَاتَ,
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(Imperative Particle) Bring! Produce! Hand over! (Plural: Hātū).------Root Etymology-----هـ-أ-ت (Hāt): Pseudo-imperative particle used exclusively to demand or request something to be brought forward.------ Quranic Context-----Used to demand proof from disbelievers in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:111): "Say, 'Produce your proof, if you should be truthful' (Hātū burhānakum...)".
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هَاجَ,
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To be stirred up, agitated, wither, turn yellow (of plants); Verb: Yahīju.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-ج (h-y-j): Weak Hollow root denoting agitation, excitement, or vegetation withering and yellowing after maturity.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the life cycle of plants in Surah Az-Zumar (39:21): "Then it wythers, and you see it turned yellow (thumma yahīju fa-tarāhu muṣfarrā)".
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هَادَ,
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To return to righteousness, repent, be Jewish; Active Participle: Hādū (Jews).------Root Etymology-----هـ-و-د (h-w-d): Weak Hollow root denoting returning gently to truth/repentance (Hawd), or referring to the Jewish community (Al-Yahūd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to those of the Jewish faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:62): "Indeed, those who believed and those who were Jews... (wa-lladhīna hādū)".
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هَامَ,
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To wander aimlessly, roam blindly, stray in mind/poetry; Noun: Hīm (thirsty camels).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-م (h-y-m): Weak Hollow root denoting wandering aimlessly in confusion, or disease causing insatiable thirst (Hīm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes poets wandering in fantasy in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:225): "Do you not see that they wander in every valley? (annahum fī kulli wādin yahīmūn)".
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هَانَ,
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To be easy, light, insignificant, humiliated; Noun: Hūn / Hawān (humiliation).------Root Etymology-----هـ-و-ن (h-w-n): Weak Hollow root denoting ease/lightness, walking gently (Hawn), or disgrace/humiliation (Hawān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to creation being easy for Allah in Surah Maryam (19:9): "He said, 'Thus it will be; your Lord says, It is easy for Me' (huwa ‘alayya hayyin)".
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هَبَا,
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To raise dust; Noun: Habā’ (motes of fine dust floating in the air).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ب-و (h-b-w): Weak Defective root denoting fine, barely visible dust particles suspended in light rays (Habā’).------ Quranic Context-----Describes invalidated deeds on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Furqan (25:23): "And We will regard what they have done of deeds and make them as dust dispersed (habā'an manthūrā)".
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هَبَطَ,
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To descend, fall down, drop, go down to a lower place/level.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ب-ط (h-b-t): Sound Triliteral root denoting physical descent from a higher position or moving down to a lower place.------ Quranic Context-----Command to descend to Earth in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:36): "Descend, some of you to the other as an enemy (Iḥbiṭū ba‘ḍukum li-ba‘ḍin ‘adūww)".
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هَجَدَ,
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To sleep at night, keep late night vigil; Form V: Tahajjada (to pray late at night).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ج-د (h-j-d): Sound Triliteral root carrying opposite meanings: sleeping at night, or waking up after sleep for voluntary night prayer (Tahajjud).------ Quranic Context-----Command for voluntary night prayer in Surah Al-Isra (17:79): "And from part of the night, pray with it as an additional worship for you (fa-tahajjad bihī nāfilatan lak)".
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هَجَرَ,
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To abandon, forsake, migrate, leave behind; Noun: Hijrah / Hajr (vain speech).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ج-ر (h-j-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting severing ties, migrating for Allah's cause (Hijrah), or nonsensical babble (Hajr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to migrating for faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:218): "Indeed, those who have believed and those who have emigrated... (wa-lladhīna hājarū)".
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هَجَرَ,
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To abandon, forsake, migrate, leave behind; Noun: Hijrah / Hajr (vain speech).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ج-ر (h-j-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting severing ties, migrating for Allah's cause (Hijrah), or nonsensical babble (Hajr).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to migrating for faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:218): "Indeed, those who have believed and those who have emigrated... (wa-lladhīna hājarū)".
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هَجَعَ,
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To sleep, slumber lightly at night; Noun: Hujū‘.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ج-ع (h-j-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting taking a short sleep or dozing during night hours (Hujū‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the righteous in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:17): "They used to sleep but little of the night (kānū qalīlan mina al-layli mā yahja‘ūn)".
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هَدًّ,
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To demolish, tear down, collapse with a loud crash; Noun: Hadd (collapse/ruin).------Root Etymology-----هـ-د-د (h-d-d): Geminate root denoting crushing demolition, violent crumbling, or total collapse with sound.------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains crumbling if a son were ascribed to Allah in Surah Maryam (19:90): "And the mountains fall down in collapse / ruin (wa takhirru al-jibālu haddā)".
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هَدَمَ,
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To pull down, demolish, tear to pieces; Passive Form II: Huddimat.------Root Etymology-----هـ-د-م (h-d-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting destroying built structures, flattening buildings, or demolishing sanctuaries.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the destruction of houses of worship in Surah Al-Hajj (22:40): "Monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques would have been demolished (la-huddimat ṣawāmi‘u...)".
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هَدَى,
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To guide, show the way, lead; Noun: Hudā (guidance) / Hādī (guide) / Hadiyyah (gift).------Root Etymology-----هـ-د-ي (h-d-y): Weak Defective root denoting showing the right pathway (Hudā), divine guidance, or presenting a gift (Hadiyyah).------ Quranic Context-----Found in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:6): "Guide us to the straight path (Ihdinā al-ṣirāṭa al-mustaqīm)".
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هَرَأَ,
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To cook thoroughly until flesh falls off, talk foolishly; Noun: Muhrī’ (mutilated/dissolved).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ر-أ (h-r-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting overcooking food until soft, or wearing out completely.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically associated with breaking down matter or speech until soft and disintegrated.
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هَرَعَ,
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To rush headlong, hasten in panic/eagerness; Passive Form: Yuhra‘ūn.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ر-ع (h-r-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting rushing blindly forward under intense compulsion, fear, or excitement.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Lut's people rushing toward him in Surah Hud (11:78): "And his people came rushing to him (wa jā'ahū qawmuhū yuhra‘ūna ilayh)".
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هَزَّ,
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To shake, sway, jolt, agitate; Form VIII: Ihtazza (to stir/swell).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ز-ز (h-z-z): Geminate root denoting shaking a tree trunk, jolting, or land swelling with plant life (Ihtizāz).------ Quranic Context-----Command to Maryam in Surah Maryam (19:25): "And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree (Wa huzzī ilayki bi-jidh‘i al-nakhlah)".
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هَزَلَ,
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To be thin, emaciated, jest, joke; Noun: Hazl (frivolity/jest).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ز-ل (h-z-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting weight loss/emaciation, or frivolous jesting/humor (Hazl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the Quran not being jest in Surah At-Tariq (86:14): "And it is not a thing for amusement / jest (wa mā huwa bi-l-hazl)".
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هَزَمَ,
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To defeat, put to flight, rout, vanquish; Passive Participle: Mahzūm.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ز-م (h-z-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting breaking an enemy line, routing an army, or inflicting total defeat (Hazīmah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes defeat of the enemy host in Surah Al-Qamar (54:45): "Their assembly will be defeated, and they will turn their backs (Yuhezamu al-jam‘u...)".
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هَزَمَ,
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To defeat, put to flight, rout, vanquish; Passive Participle: Mahzūm.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ز-م (h-z-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting breaking an enemy line, routing an army, or inflicting total defeat (Hazīmah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes defeat of the enemy host in Surah Al-Qamar (54:45): "Their assembly will be defeated, and they will turn their backs (Yuhezamu al-jam‘u...)".
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هَزِىءَ,
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To mock, deride, laugh at, scoff; Noun: Huzuwan (mockery) / Form X: Istahza'a.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ز-أ (h-z-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting ridiculing someone, taking something as a joke, or mocking guidance (Huzuw).------ Quranic Context-----Describes hypocrites mocking faith in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:14): "We were only mockers (innamā naḥnu mustahzi'ūn)".
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هَشَّ,
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To beat down leaves with a staff, be leafy, smile warmly.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ش-ش (h-sh-sh): Geminate root denoting beating tree branches with a stick so leaves drop for livestock (Hashsh).------ Quranic Context-----Musa describing his staff in Surah Ta-Ha (20:18): "And I beat down leaves for my sheep with it (wa ahushshu bihā ‘alā ghanamī)".
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هَشَمَ,
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To crush, smash, break into dry fragments; Noun: Hashīm.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ش-م (h-sh-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting crushing brittle, dry vegetation or smashing hollow structures into debris.------ Quranic Context-----Parable of worldly life in Surah Al-Kahf (18:45): "So it became dry debris, scattered by the winds (fa-aṣbaḥa hashīman tadhRūhu al-riyāḥ)".
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هَضَمَ,
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To digest, curtail, violate rights, withhold; Noun: Haḍm (loss of right/injustice).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ض-م (h-ḍ-m): Sound Triliteral root denoting breaking down food in stomach (Haḍm), or depriving someone of their due rights (Haḍm).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance for believers in Surah Ta-Ha (20:112): "He will not fear injustice nor deprivation / curtailment (lā yakhāfu ẓulman wa lā haḍmā)".
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هَطَعَ,
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To rush forward with neck outstretched, gaze fixed in terror; Active Participle: Muhṭi‘īn.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ط-ع (h-ṭ-‘): Sound Triliteral root depicting running frantically with head extended forward and eyes locked in shock.------ Quranic Context-----Describes sinners on Judgment Day in Surah Ibrahim (14:42): "Racing ahead, their heads raised high (muhṭi‘īna muqni‘ī ru’ūsihim)".
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هَلِعَ,
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To be impatient, restless, anxious, fretful; Adj: Halū‘a.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ل-ع (h-l-‘): Sound Triliteral root denoting extreme anxiety, impatience under hardship, and stinginess in prosperity.------ Quranic Context-----Describes human weakness in Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:19): "Indeed, man was created anxious / fretful (Inna al-insāna khuliqa halū‘ā)".
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هَلَكَ,
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To perish, die, be destroyed, waste away; Noun: Halāk / Form IV: Ahlaka.------Root Etymology-----هـ-ل-ك (h-l-k): Sound Triliteral root denoting destruction, death (Halāk), or total annihilation of past peoples (Ihlāk).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to destroyed past nations in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:205): "And destroys crops and cattle (wa yuhlika al-ḥartha wa-l-nasl)".
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هَلَّ,
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To appear (new moon), raise the voice, shout; Noun: Hilāl (crescent, plural: Ahillah) / Uhilla (consecrated).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ل-ل (h-l-l): Geminate root denoting shouting out, the rising crescent moon (Hilāl), or invoking a deity's name during slaughter (Ihlāl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to moon phases in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:189): "They ask you concerning the new moons (Yas’alūnaka ‘ani al-ahillah)".
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هَلَّ,
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To appear (new moon), raise the voice, shout; Noun: Hilāl (crescent, plural: Ahillah) / Uhilla (consecrated).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ل-ل (h-l-l): Geminate root denoting shouting out, the rising crescent moon (Hilāl), or invoking a deity's name during slaughter (Ihlāl).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to moon phases in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:189): "They ask you concerning the new moons (Yas’alūnaka ‘ani al-ahillah)".
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هَلُمَّ,
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(Interjection Particle) Come here! Bring forward! Come along!------Root Etymology-----هـ-ل-م (Halumma): Compound Interjection Particle used as a imperative meaning "Come forward!" or "Bring here!".------ Quranic Context-----Used in Surah Al-An'am (6:150): "Say, 'Bring forward your witnesses...' (Qul halumma shuhadā’akumu...)".
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هَمَدَ,
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To be lifeless, barren, extinguished (earth/fire); Active Participle: Hāmidah.------Root Etymology-----هـ-م-د (h-m-d): Sound Triliteral root denoting barren, lifeless earth, or fire dying down into ashes.------ Quranic Context-----Describes dead earth revived by rain in Surah Al-Hajj (22:5): "And you see the earth barren / lifeless (wa tarā al-arḍa hāmidatan)".
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هَمَرَ,
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To pour out, flow copiously; Active Participle: Munhamir (pouring rain).------Root Etymology-----هـ-م-r (h-m-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting heavy, torrential pouring of water or tears (Hamr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the flood in Nuh's era in Surah Al-Qamar (54:11): "So We opened the gates of the sky with rain pouring down (bi-mā’in munhamir)".
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هَمَزَ,
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To spur, poke, defame, whisper evil; Noun: Hummāz (slanderer) / Hamazāt (whisperings).------Root Etymology-----هـ-م-ز (h-m-z): Sound Triliteral root denoting poking sharply, backbiting/slandering (Humazah), or demonic whispers (Hamazāt).------ Quranic Context-----Seeking refuge from devilish impulses in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:97): "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements / whisperings of the devils (min hamazāti al-shayāṭīn)".
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هَمَسَ,
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To whisper, tread softly, speak in low tones; Noun: Hams (faint whisper / muffled sound).------Root Etymology-----هـ-م-س (h-m-s): Sound Triliteral root denoting low muffled sounds, soft footsteps, or faint whispers (Hams).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the silence on Judgment Day in Surah Ta-Ha (20:108): "So you will hear nothing except a faint whisper / soft rustle (fa-lā tasma‘u illā hamsā)".
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هَمَّ,
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To plan, intend, design, be concerned; Noun: Hamm (concern/intent).------Root Etymology-----هـ-م-م (h-m-m): Geminate root denoting forming an intention, contemplating an action (Hamm), or worrying.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Yusuf and Zulaykha's inclination in Surah Yusuf (12:24): "And she certainly intended with him, and he would have inclined to her... (wa laqad hammat bihī wa hamma bihā)".
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هَنَأَ,
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To be wholesome, pleasant, easy to digest; Adj: Hanī’ān (wholesomely/with enjoyment).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ن-أ (h-n-'): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting pleasant outcome, ease of digestion, or wholesome food/enjoyment (Hanī').------ Quranic Context-----Welcome greeting to Paradise dwellers in Surah Al-Mursalat (77:43): "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you used to do (kulū wa-shrabū hanī’ā)".
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هُنَا,
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(Demonstrative Adverb) Here, in this place (Hunā / Hunālika = there / at that time).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ن-ا (Hunā): Grammatical Spatial Adverb designating current location ("here") or time/place context (Hunālika).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to a specific place in Surah Ma'idah (5:24): "So go, you and your Lord, and fight; indeed we are remaining right here (innā hāhunā qā‘idūn)".
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هَوَى,
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To fall, descend, desire, crave; Noun: Hawā (desire/lust, plural: Ahwā’) / Hāwiyah (abyss).------Root Etymology-----هـ-و-ي (h-w-y): Weak Defective root denoting plummeting down (Hūyy), vain ego desires (Hawā), or the pit of Hell (Hāwiyah).------ Quranic Context-----Warning against following passions in Surah An-Najm (53:3): "Nor does he speak from his own inclination / desire (wa mā yanṭiqu ‘ani al-hawā)".
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هِيل,
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To pour out, collapse into running sand; Active Participle: Mahīl (pouring/shifting sand).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-ل (h-y-l): Weak Hollow root denoting pouring loose grain or sand until it slides and collapses (Hayl).------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains turning to sliding sand in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:14): "And the mountains become a heap of sand pouring down (wa kānati al-jibālu kathīban mahīlā)".
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هَيْمَنَ,
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To guard, oversee, watch over, witness; Active Participle: Muhaymin (Determiner of Truth / Guardian).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-م-ن (h-y-m-n): Quadriliteral root denoting total oversight, protecting authenticity, and dominating as a guardian (Muhaymin).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute and descriptor of the Quran in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:48): "Confirming what was before it of the Scripture and as a guardian over it (wa muhayminan ‘alayh)".
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هًيْهَاتَ,
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(Interjection Particle) Far, far off! How impossible! How distant!------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-هـ-ت (Hayhāta): Verbal Interjection Particle expressing extreme distance, improbability, or total impossibility.------ Quranic Context-----Disbelievers mocking resurrection in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:36): "How far, how far is that which you are promised! (Hayhāta hayhāta limā tū‘adūn)".
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هَيَّا,
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To prepare, make ready; Form II: Hayya'a (to prepare/arrange).------Root Etymology-----هـ-ي-أ (h-y-'): Weak Hamzated root denoting physical arrangement, form/shape (Hay'ah), or preparing facility (Tahyi'ah).------ Quranic Context-----Prayer of the Sleepers of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:10): "And prepare for us from our affair right guidance (wa hayyi' lanā min amrinā rashadā)".
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وَأَلَ,
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To seek refuge, escape to safety; Noun: Maw’il (place of refuge/sanctuary).------Root Etymology-----و-أ-ل (w-'-l): Hamzated Triliteral root denoting taking sanctuary, escaping danger, or finding an ultimate refuge (Maw’il).------ Quranic Context-----Describes finding no escape from decree in Surah Al-Kahf (18:58): "They will find besides Him no refuge (lan yajidū min dūnihī maw’ilā)".
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وَابِل,
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Heavy downpour, torrential rain shower (as opposed to drizzle Ṭall).------Root Etymology-----و-ب-ل (w-b-l): Sound Triliteral root denoting heavy crushing rain (Wābil), or severe disastrous consequence (Wabāl).------ Quranic Context-----Parable of generosity in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:265): "If it is struck by a heavy downpour, it yields its food twofold (fa-aṣābahā wābilun...)".
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وَبِرَ,
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To have soft fur; Noun: Wabar (soft animal fur/camel hair, plural: Awbār).------Root Etymology-----و-ب-ر (w-b-r): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for camel fur, soft wool, or coat fibers (Awbār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to animal fur utilized by humans in Surah An-Nahl (16:80): "And from their wool, fur, and hair... (wa min aṣwāfihā wa awbārihā)".
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وَبَقَ,
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To perish, be ruined, trap; Noun: Mawbiq (place of destruction / barrier).------Root Etymology-----و-ب-ق (w-b-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting falling into ruin, perishing, or an insurmountable barrier of destruction (Mawbiq).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the barrier separating factions in Hell in Surah Al-Kahf (18:52): "And We placed between them a place of destruction / barrier (wa ja‘alnā baynahum mawbiqā)".
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وَتَدَ,
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To drive a stake/peg; Noun: Watad (peg, stake, anchor, plural: Awtād).------Root Etymology-----و-ت-د (w-t-d): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for wooden tent pegs or structural rock anchors (Awtād).------ Quranic Context-----Describes mountains anchoring earth in Surah An-Naba (78:6-7): "Have We not made the earth a resting place? And the mountains as pegs? (wa-l-jibāla awtādā)".
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وَتَرَ,
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To deprive, snub, make odd (number); Noun: Watr (odd number) / Form I: Yatir (deprive).------Root Etymology-----و-ت-ر (w-t-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting odd numbers (Watr), bowstrings, or depriving someone of reward/kin (Watr).------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah Al-Fajr (89:3): "And by the even and the odd (Wa-l-shaf‘i wa-l-watri)".
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وَتِين,
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Jugular vein, aorta, primary life-artery of the heart.------Root Etymology-----و-ت-ن (w-t-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the anatomical term for the main aorta or cardiac artery (Watīn).------ Quranic Context-----Threat of severing life-artery if revelation were forged in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:46): "Then We would have cut from him the aorta (thumma la-qaṭa‘nā minhu al-watīn)".
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وَثُرَ,
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To be soft, plush, cushioned; Noun: Wathīr (plush bedding).------Root Etymology-----و-ث-ر (w-th-r): Sound Triliteral root denoting soft, luxurious, plush comfort and cushioned bedding.------ Quranic Context-----Idiomatically related to deep physical ease, comfortable bedding, and luxury.
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وَثَقَ,
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To trust, rely upon, bind firmly; Noun: Mīthāq (covenant/treaty) / Wathāq (bond/fetters).------Root Etymology-----و-ث-ق (w-th-q): Sound Triliteral root denoting binding securely with ropes (Wathāq), or entering into solemn covenants (Mīthāq).------ Quranic Context-----Command to fulfill covenants in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:7): "And remember the favor of Allah upon you and His covenant (wa mīthāqahu alladhī wāthaqakum bih)".
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وَثَنَ,
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To stay, abide; Noun: Wathan (idol, pagan stone image, plural: Awthān).------Root Etymology-----و-ث-ن (w-th-n): Sound Triliteral root forming the nominal word for carved stone idols or physical objects of worship (Awthān).------ Quranic Context-----Command to avoid idol worship in Surah Al-Hajj (22:30): "So avoid the uncleanliness of idols (fa-jtanibū al-rijsa mina al-awthān)".
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وَجَبَ,
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To be necessary, obligatory, fall down, collapse; Verb: Wajabat (fallen lifeless).------Root Etymology-----و-ج-ب (w-j-b): Assimilated (Mithāl) Triliteral root denoting falling down, collapsing flat to the ground, or becoming binding/mandatory.------ Quranic Context-----Describes sacrificial camels collapsed lifeless on their sides in Surah Al-Hajj (22:36): "And when they have fallen lifeless on their sides... (fa-idhā wajabat junūbuhā)".
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وَجَدَ,
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To find, discover, meet with, experience; Noun: Wujd (means/wealth/capacity).------Root Etymology-----و-ج-د (w-j-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting locating what was lost, attaining financial means (Wujd), or experiencing emotions.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to housing divorced women according to one's means in Surah At-Talaq (65:6): "Lodge them where you dwell, according to your means (min wujdikum)".
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وَجَسَ,
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To feel apprehension, perceive secretly, feel fear; Form V: Tawajjasa / Form IV: Awjasa.------Root Etymology-----و-ج-س (w-j-s): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting sensing hidden anxiety or feeling secret fear in one's heart (Awjasa).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Ibrahim feeling apprehension toward his visitors in Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:28): "And he felt from them apprehension / fear (fa-awjasa minhum khīfah)".
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وَجَفَ,
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To throb, beat rapidly, tremble, galop; Active Participle: Wājifah (throbbing/pounding) / Form IV: Awjafa.------Root Etymology-----و-ج-ف (w-j-f): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting rapid pounding of the heart from fear, or galloping riding mounts (Awjafa).------ Quranic Context-----Describes hearts trembling in terror on Judgment Day in Surah An-Nazi'at (79:8): "Hearts, that Day, will throb / tremble (qulūbun yawma'idhin wājifah)".
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وَجِلَ,
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To be apprehensive, fearful, filled with awe; Active Participle: Wajilūn.------Root Etymology-----و-ج-ل (w-j-l): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting heart trembling with reverent fear, anxiety, or deep awe (Wajal).------ Quranic Context-----Describes true believers when Allah is mentioned in Surah Al-Anfal (8:2): "Which, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts feel fear / tremble (wajilat qulūbuhum)".
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وَجَهَ,
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To turn toward, face; Noun: Wajh (face/countenance, plural: Wujūh) / Wajīh (honored/distinguished).------Root Etymology-----و-ج-هـ (w-j-h): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting the physical face (Wajh), direction, or high social distinction (Wajīh).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to turning one's face/orientation in worship in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:115): "So wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah (fa-thamma wajhu Allāh)".
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وَحَدَ,
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To be one, unique, solitary; Noun: Wāḥid (One) / Waḥdahu (Alone) / Waḥīd.------Root Etymology-----و-ح-د (w-ḥ-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting absolute oneness, singularity, and uniqueness (Tawḥīd).------ Quranic Context-----Divine oneness declared in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:163): "And your god is one God (wa ilāhukum Ilāhun Wāḥid)".
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وَحُشَ,
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To be wild, untamed, desolate; Noun: Wuḥūsh (wild beasts, singular: Waḥsh).------Root Etymology-----و-ḥ-ش (w-ḥ-sh): Assimilated Triliteral root forming the nominal word for wild, untamed desert animals or desolation (Wuḥūsh).------ Quranic Context-----Describes wild beasts gathered on Judgment Day in Surah At-Takwir (81:5): "And when the wild beasts are gathered (wa idhā al-wuḥūshu ḥushirat)".
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وَحَى,
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To inspire, reveal, suggest secretly, signal; Noun: Waḥy (revelation/inspiration).------Root Etymology-----و-ḥ-ي (w-ḥ-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting rapid, subtle, or divine communication/revelation (Waḥy).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to divine revelation to the Prophet in Surah An-Najm (53:4): "It is not but a revelation revealed (in huwa illā waḥyun yūḥā)".
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وَدَّ,
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To love, wish, desire, affection; Noun: Wudd (love/affection) / Attribute: Al-Wadūd / Proper Noun: Wadd.------Root Etymology-----و-د-د (w-d-d): Geminate Assimilated root denoting deep affectionate love (Wudd), wishing eagerly, or ancient pagan idol Wadd.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Buruj (85:14): "And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate / Loving (wa Huwa al-Ghafūru al-Wadūd)".
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وَدَعَ,
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To leave, forsake, abandon, deposit; Form II: Wadda‘a (to take leave/forsake).------Root Etymology-----و-د-ع (w-d-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting taking leave, relinquishing, leaving behind, or tranquility (Watā‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance to the Prophet in Surah Ad-Duha (93:3): "Your Lord has not taken leave of you, nor has He detested you (mā wadda‘aka Rabbuka wa mā qalā)".
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وَدَى,
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To pay blood money, flow; Noun: Wadiyy / Diyah (blood-money) / Wādī (valley, plural: Awdiyah).------Root Etymology-----و-د-ي (w-d-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting paying blood compensation (Diyah), or seasonal river valleys (Wādī).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to paying blood money in Surah An-Nisa (4:92): "And blood-money delivered to his family (wa diyatun musallamatun ilā ahlih)".
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وَرَثَ,
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To inherit, receive by succession; Noun: Mīrāth (inheritance) / Wārith (inheritor, plural: Wārithūn).------Root Etymology-----و-ر-ث (w-r-th): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting passing wealth, scripture, or land to successors (Mīrāth).------ Quranic Context-----Describes believers inheriting Paradise in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:10-11): "Those are the inheritors who will inherit Al-Firdaus... (alladhīna yarithūna al-firdaws)".
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وَرَدَ,
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To arrive at, reach water, enter, present oneself; Noun: Ward / Wird (watering place / arrival) / Warīd.------Root Etymology-----و-ر-د (w-r-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting arriving at a water hole, entering a place, or the jugular vein (Warīd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes closer proximity in Surah Qaf (50:16): "And We are closer to him than his jugular vein (ḥabli al-warīd)".
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وَرُدَ,
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To be rosy, reddish, blossom; Noun: Wardah (rose / reddish-pink color).------Root Etymology-----و-ر-د (w-r-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting rosy red coloration or rose blossoms.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the sky tearing on Judgment Day in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:37): "And becomes rose-colored like oil / dregs (fa-kānat wardatan kal-dihān)".
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وَرَقَ,
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To leaf, sprout leaves; Noun: Waraq (leaves/foliage) / Wariq (silver coins/currency).------Root Etymology-----و-ر-ق (w-r-q): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting foliage/leaves of plants (Waraq), or minted silver currency (Wariq).------ Quranic Context-----Sleepers of the Cave using silver coins in Surah Al-Kahf (18:19): "So send one of you with this silver coin of yours to the city... (bi-wariqikum hādhihī)".
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وَرَى,
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To hide, conceal, kindle, be behind; Noun: Warā’ (behind/beyond) / Form IV: Awry (kindle fire).------Root Etymology-----و-ر-ي (w-r-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting spatial position behind (Warā’), concealing a corpse/fault, or sparking fire (Iwrā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to behind a barrier in Surah Al-Shura (42:51): "Or from behind a veil / partition (aw min warā’i ḥijāb)".
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وَرَى,
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To hide, conceal, kindle, be behind; Noun: Warā’ (behind/beyond) / Form IV: Awry (kindle fire).------Root Etymology-----و-ر-ي (w-r-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting spatial position behind (Warā’), concealing a corpse/fault, or sparking fire (Iwrā’).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to behind a barrier in Surah Al-Shura (42:51): "Or from behind a veil / partition (aw min warā’i ḥijāb)".
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وَزَرَ,
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To carry a burden, bear responsibility; Noun: Wizr (heavy load/sin, plural: Awbār) / Wazīr (helper).------Root Etymology-----و-ز-r (w-z-r): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting bearing heavy loads, carrying sins (Wizr), or acting as a minister/helper (Wazīr).------ Quranic Context-----Principle of individual moral responsibility in Surah An-Najm (53:38): "That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another (allā taziru wāziratun wizra ukhrā)".
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وَزّ,
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Geese (collective noun - variant/modern nominal form).------Root Etymology-----و-ز-ز (w-z-z): Geminate root forming the nominal word for geese or fluttering waterfowl.------ Quranic Context-----Nominal root associated with waterfowl (not explicitly occurring as an avian noun in the Quranic text).
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وَزَعَ,
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To restrain, keep back, marshal, check, allocate; Passive Form: Yūza‘ūn.------Root Etymology-----و-ز-ع (w-z-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting assembling troops in ranks, restraining the line, or marshaling hosts (Waz‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes marshaling Sulaiman's armies in Surah An-Naml (27:17): "And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers... and they were kept in ranks (fa-hum yūza‘ūn)".
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وَزَعَ,
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To restrain, keep back, marshal, check, allocate; Passive Form: Yūza‘ūn.------Root Etymology-----و-ز-ع (w-z-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting assembling troops in ranks, restraining the line, or marshaling hosts (Waz‘).------ Quranic Context-----Describes marshaling Sulaiman's armies in Surah An-Naml (27:17): "And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers... and they were kept in ranks (fa-hum yūza‘ūn)".
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وَزَنَ,
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To weigh, measure out weight; Noun: Wazn (weight/balance) / Mīzān (scale, plural: Mawāzīn).------Root Etymology-----و-ز-ن (w-z-n): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting measuring physical weight on scales, or spiritual balance of deeds (Mīzān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to scales of deeds on Judgment Day in Surah Al-A'raf (7:8): "And the weighing that Day will be the truth (wa-l-waznu yawma'idhin al-ḥaqq)".
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وَسَطَ,
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To be in the middle, penetrate the center; Noun: Wasaṭ (middle / balanced / justly balanced community).------Root Etymology-----و-س-ط (w-s-ṭ): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting physical center, middle path, or balanced, commendable excellence (Wasaṭ).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Muslim nation in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:143): "And thus We have made you a justly balanced nation (ja‘alnākum ummatan wasaṭā)".
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وَسُعَ,
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To be vast, spacious, encompass, comprehend; Noun: Sā‘ah (capacity/abundance) / Attribute: Al-Wāsi‘.------Root Etymology-----و-س-ع (w-s-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting vast expanse, infinite capacity, divine all-encompassing knowledge (Sā‘ah).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth (wasi‘a kursiyyuhu...)".
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وَسَقَ,
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To gather, collect, drive together, envelope; Active Participle: Wasaqa / Passive: Wasiqa.------Root Etymology-----و-س-ق (w-s-q): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting gathering together scattered things, or night enveloping everything in darkness.------ Quranic Context-----Sworn by in Surah At-Takwir / Al-Inshiqaq (84:17): "And by the night and what it encloses / drives together (Wa-l-layli wa mā wasaq)".
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وَسَلَ,
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To seek access, strive to draw near; Noun: Wasīlah (means of access / approach to Allah).------Root Etymology-----و-س-ل (w-s-l): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting seeking favor, striving to gain proximity, or a spiritual vessel/means (Wasīlah).------ Quranic Context-----Command to seek proximity to Allah in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:35): "And seek the means of access / approach to Him (wa-btaghū ilayhi al-wasīlah)".
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وَسَمَ,
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To mark, brand, stamp; Noun: Simah (mark/sign) / Muwassimīn (those who discern signs).------Root Etymology-----و-س-م (w-s-m): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting branding livestock, stamping a mark (Simah), or discerning inner character (Tawassum).------ Quranic Context-----Threat to brand the arrogant snout/nose in Surah Al-Qalam (68:16): "We will brand him upon the snout / nose (sa-nasimuhū ‘alā al-khurṭūm)".
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وَسِنَ,
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To take a nap, doze; Noun: Sinah (drowsiness/slumber).------Root Etymology-----و-س-ن (w-s-n): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting light slumber, initial drowsiness, or nodding off (Sinah).------ Quranic Context-----Stated in Ayat al-Kursi in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255): "Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep (lā ta'khudhuhū sinatun wa lā nawm)".
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وَسْوَسَ,
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To whisper evil suggestions, tempt quietly; Noun: Waswās (whisperer) / Waswasah.------Root Etymology-----و-س-و-س (w-s-w-s): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting rustling sounds or persistent, quiet demonic temptation (Waswasah).------ Quranic Context-----Subject of Surah An-Nas (114:4): "From the evil of the retreating whisperer (min sharri al-waswāsi al-khannās)".
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وَسْوَسَ,
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To whisper evil suggestions, tempt quietly; Noun: Waswās (whisperer) / Waswasah.------Root Etymology-----و-س-و-س (w-s-w-s): Reduplicated Quadriliteral root depicting rustling sounds or persistent, quiet demonic temptation (Waswasah).------ Quranic Context-----Subject of Surah An-Nas (114:4): "From the evil of the retreating whisperer (min sharri al-waswāsi al-khannās)".
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وَشيَ,
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To adorn, embroider, blend colors; Noun: Shiyah (blemish/defect in color).------Root Etymology-----و-ش-ي (w-sh-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting embellishing cloth, blending colors, or color blemishes (Shiyah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the unblemished yellow cow in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:71): "Sound, having no blemish in her (musallamatun lā shiyata fīhā)".
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وَصَبَ,
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To be perpetual, continuous, painful, enduring; Adj: Wāṣib (perpetual/enduring).------Root Etymology-----و-ص-ب (w-ṣ-b): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting continuous duration, inescapable illness, or unending torment (Wāṣib).------ Quranic Context-----Describes devotion or punishment in Surah An-Nahl (16:52): "And to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth, and to Him is due worship continually (wa lahū al-dīnu wāṣibā)".
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وَصَدَ,
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To close, shut firm, enclose; Active Participle: Mu’ṣadah (closed over) / Noun: Waṣīd (threshold/entrance).------Root Etymology-----و-ص-د (w-ṣ-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting sealing doors shut tight (Mu’ṣadah), or the threshold/court of a dwelling (Waṣīd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Hellfire sealed shut in Surah Al-Humazah (104:8): "Indeed, Hellfire will be closed down upon them (innahā ‘alayhim mu’ṣadah)".
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وَصَدَ,
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To close, shut firm, enclose; Active Participle: Mu’ṣadah (closed over) / Noun: Waṣīd (threshold/entrance).------Root Etymology-----و-ص-د (w-ṣ-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting sealing doors shut tight (Mu’ṣadah), or the threshold/court of a dwelling (Waṣīd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes Hellfire sealed shut in Surah Al-Humazah (104:8): "Indeed, Hellfire will be closed down upon them (innahā ‘alayhim mu’ṣadah)".
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وَصَفَ,
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To describe, depict, attribute features, characterize; Noun: Waṣf.------Root Etymology-----و-ص-ف (w-ṣ-f): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting depicting characteristics, describing qualities, or inventing false attributes (Waṣf).------ Quranic Context-----Exalting Allah above false human descriptions in Surah Al-An'am (6:100): "Exalted is He and high above what they describe (wa ta‘ālā ‘ammā yaṣifūn)".
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وَصَلَ,
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To connect, join, reach, convey, maintain ties; Noun: Waṣl.------Root Etymology-----و-ص-ل (w-ṣ-l): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting linking items together, conveying message continuously (Tawṣīl), or kinship ties.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to maintaining ties commanded by Allah in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:21): "And those who join that which Allah has commanded to be joined (yaṣilūna mā amara Allāhu bihī an yūṣal)".
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وَصِيَ,
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To enjoin, command, bequeath, charge; Noun: Waṣiyyah (bequest/will) / Form II: Waṣṣā.------Root Etymology-----و-ص-ي (w-ṣ-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting solemn injunctions, testamentary bequests (Waṣiyyah), or ethical command.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to inheritance bequests in Surah An-Nisa (4:11): "After any bequest he may have made or debt (min ba‘di waṣiyyatin yūṣī bihā...)".
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وَضَعَ,
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To place, lay down, deliver (a child), set aside; Noun: Mawḍi‘ (place, plural: Mawāḍi‘).------Root Etymology-----و-ض-ع (w-ḍ-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting placing objects down, giving birth (Waḍ‘), or distorting words from places.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Maryam giving birth in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:36): "And when she delivered her, she said, 'My Lord, I have delivered a female' (fa-lammā waḍa‘at-hā...)".
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وَضَنَ,
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وَطَأَ,
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To tread, trample, step upon, make firm, compress; Noun: Waṭ’ / Waṭ’ah (footstep/preading).------Root Etymology-----و-ط-أ (w-ṭ-'): Assimilated Hamzated root denoting stepping on ground, treading earth, or making night prayer firm/effective (Waṭ’).------ Quranic Context-----Describes night prayer impact in Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:6): "Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence... (ashiaddu waṭ’ā)".
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وَطَا,
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To pave, prepare, make level/agree with; Form II: Waṭṭa’a (to make compatible/agree).------Root Etymology-----و-ط-أ (w-ṭ-'): Form II verb from Waṭa’a denoting leveling a path, smoothing difficulty, or aligning dates to match.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to calendar manipulation in Surah At-Tawbah (9:37): "To make agree the number which Allah has made sacred (li-yuwāṭi’ū ‘iddata mā ḥarrama Allāh)".
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وَطَر,
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Necessary wish, need, desire, objective achieved (plural: Awṭār).------Root Etymology-----و-ط-r (w-ṭ-r): Assimilated Triliteral root forming the nominal word for fulfilling a essential need or marital objective (Waṭar).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Zayd completing his marital tie in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37): "So when Zayd had dissolved his marriage with her / fulfilled his desire... (qaḍā Zaydun minhā waṭarā)".
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وَطَنَ,
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To settle, habituate; Noun: Mawaṭin (battlefields / places of station, singular: Mawṭin).------Root Etymology-----و-ط-ن (w-ṭ-n): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting taking up homeland, habituation, or battle sites/stations (Mawaṭin).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to victory on battlefields in Surah At-Tawbah (9:25): "Allah has already given you victory in many regions / battlefields (fī mawāṭina kathīrah)".
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وَعَدَ,
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To promise, pledge, threaten; Noun: Wa‘d (promise) / Wa‘īd (warning/threat) / Mī‘ād.------Root Etymology-----و-ع-د (w-c-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting making binding promises (Wa‘d), warnings of punishment (Wa‘īd), or appointed times.------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of Allah's true promise in Surah An-Nisa (4:122): "The promise of Allah is truth (wa‘da Allāhi ḥaqqā)".
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وَعَظَ,
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To admonish, exhort, preach, advise; Noun: Maw‘iẓah (admonition/exhortation).------Root Etymology-----و-ع-ظ (w-c-ẓ): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting moral exhortation, sincere spiritual advice, and warning (Maw‘iẓah).------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Quran as an admonition in Surah Yunus (10:57): "There has come to you an admonition from your Lord (jā'atkum maw‘iẓatun min Rabbikum)".
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وَعَى,
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To retain, comprehend, preserve in memory, gather; Noun: Wi‘ā’ (vessel, plural: Aw‘iyah) / Active Participle: Wā‘iyah.------Root Etymology-----و-ع-ي (w-c-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting absorbing knowledge in memory (Wā‘iyah), or storing items in a bag/vessel (Wi‘ā’).------ Quranic Context-----Describes listening ears retaining truth in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:12): "And that a conscious / retaining ear might conscious it (wa ta‘iyahā udhunun wā‘iyah)".
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وَفَدَ,
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To arrive as a delegation, come as honored guests; Noun: Wafd (delegation/guests).------Root Etymology-----و-ف-د (w-f-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting traveling as an official delegation, arriving before royalty, or honored guests (Wafd).------ Quranic Context-----Describes gathering the righteous before Ar-Rahman in Surah Maryam (19:85): "The Day We will gather the righteous to Ar-Rahman as a delegation (ilā al-Raḥmāni wafdā)".
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وَفَرَ,
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To be abundant, ample, plentiful; Passive Participle: Mawfūr (ample/abundant).------Root Etymology-----و-ف-ر (w-f-r): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting abundant quantity, full measure, or complete recompense (Mawfūr).------ Quranic Context-----Describes recompense in Hell in Surah Al-Isra (17:63): "Indeed Hell is your recompense - an ample recompense (jazā’an mawfūrā)".
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وَفِقَ,
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To match, suit, reconcile, adjust; Noun: Wifāq (fitting/matching) / Form III: Wāfaqa / Form IV: Tawfīq.------Root Etymology-----و-ف-ق (w-f-q): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting exact match/suitability (Wifāq), mutual reconciliation, or divine success (Tawfīq).------ Quranic Context-----Describes exact recompense in Surah An-Naba (78:26): "An appropriate / exact recompense (jazā’an wifāqā)".
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وَفَى,
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To fulfill, complete, pay in full, die; Form II: Waffā / Form IV: Awfā / Form X: Tawaffā.------Root Etymology-----و-ف-ي (w-f-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting giving full measure (Awfā), fulfilling pledges, or causing souls to pass/die (Tawaffī).------ Quranic Context-----Command to fulfill promises in Surah Al-Isra (17:34): "And fulfill every commitment... (wa awfū bi-l-‘ahd)".
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وَقَبَ,
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To overspread, sink into darkness, engulf; Active Participle: Waqab.------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ب (w-q-b): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting dusk settling in, darkness creeping into a cavity, or night overspreading.------ Quranic Context-----Seeking protection from dark night in Surah Al-Falaq (113:3): "And from the evil of darkness when it settles / overspreads (wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab)".
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وَقَتَ,
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To fix a time, set a schedule; Noun: Waqt (time, plural: Awqāt) / Mīqāt (appointed time/station).------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ت (w-q-t): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting designating precise times (Waqt), fixed prayer schedules, or assembly appointments (Mīqāt).------ Quranic Context-----Describes prescribed prayer times in Surah An-Nisa (4:103): "Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times (kitāban mawqūtā)".
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وَقَدَ,
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To ignite, kindle, burn; Noun: Waqūd (fuel) / Form IV: Awqada (to light a fire).------Root Etymology-----و-ق-د (w-q-d): Assimilated (Mithāl) Triliteral root denoting igniting flames, fuel for burning (Waqūd), or kindling fire.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to the fuel of Hellfire in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:24): "Fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones (fa-ttaqū al-nāra allatī waqūduhā al-nāsu wa-l-ḥijārah)".
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وَقَذَ,
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To beat to death, strike down violently; Active Participle: Mawqūdhah (beaten to death).------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ذ (w-q-dh): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting beating an animal severely until it dies from trauma.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to prohibited meats in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3): "Forbidden to you are... that which is beaten to death (wa-l-mawqūdhah)...".
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وَقَرَ,
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To be heavy, solemn, dignified; Noun: Waqār (dignity/majesty) / Waqr (deafness/heaviness in ears).------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ر (w-q-r): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting physical weight, deafness blocking ears (Waqr), or reverent dignity (Waqār).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to spiritual deafness in Surah Al-An'am (6:25): "And in their ears is a heaviness / deafness (wa fī ādhānihim waqrā)".
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وَقَعَ,
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To fall, drop, occur, befall, take place; Noun: Wāqi‘ah (The Inevitable Event/Judgment Day).------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ع (w-q-c): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting falling down, strike of judgment, or occurrence of decree.------ Quranic Context-----Refers to Judgment Day in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:1): "When the Inevitable Event occurs (Idhā waqa‘ati al-wāqi‘ah)".
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وَقَفَ,
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To stand, halt, stop, pause, show, make stand; Passive Form: Wuqifū.------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ف (w-q-f): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting stopping motion, halting progress, or standing trial before judgment.------ Quranic Context-----Describes sinners made to stand before the Fire in Surah Al-An'am (6:27): "And if you could see when they are made to stand before the Fire (wa law tarā idh wuqifū ‘alā al-nār)".
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وَقَى,
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To protect, shield, safeguard, guard against; Noun: Taqwā (piety/God-consciousness) / Muttaqīn.------Root Etymology-----و-ق-ي (w-q-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting erecting a protective shield, warding off harm, or God-fearing piety (Taqwā).------ Quranic Context-----Command to seek protection in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201): "And protect us from the punishment of the Fire (wa qinā ‘adhāba al-nār)".
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وَكَأَ,
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To lean upon, recline; Form V: Tawakka’a (to lean on a staff).------Root Etymology-----و-ك-أ (w-k-'): Assimilated Hamzated root denoting leaning weight against an object or supporting oneself on a cane.------ Quranic Context-----Musa describing his staff in Surah Ta-Ha (20:18): "It is my staff; I lean upon it (hiya ‘aṣāya atawakka’u ‘alayhā)".
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وَكَدَ,
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To confirm, ratify, bind tightly, strengthen; Noun: Tawkīd (confirmation/affirmation).------Root Etymology-----و-ك-د (w-k-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting binding securely, confirming oaths, or solemn ratification (Tawkīd).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to confirming oaths in Surah An-Nahl (16:91): "And do not break oaths after their confirmation (wa lā tanquḍū al-aymāna ba‘da tawkīdihā)".
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وَكَزَ,
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To strike with a fist, punch, thrust away.------Root Etymology-----و-ك-ز (w-k-z): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting delivering a sharp physical blow with a closed fist or jab.------ Quranic Context-----Describes Musa striking the Egyptian in Surah Al-Qasas (28:15): "So Moses struck him with his fist and killed him (fa-wakazahū Mūsā fa-qaḍā ‘alayh)".
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وَكَلَ,
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To entrust, commission, rely upon; Noun: Wakīl (Trustee/Disposer of affairs) / Tawakkul.------Root Etymology-----و-ك-ل (w-k-l): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting handing over authority, relying upon Allah (Tawakkul), or guardian trustee (Wakīl).------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:173): "Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs (Wa ḥasbunā Allāhu wa ni‘ma al-Wakīl)".
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وَلَجَ,
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To enter, penetrate, pass through, insert; Noun: Walījah (intimate confidant) / Form IV: Iwlāj.------Root Etymology-----و-ل-ج (w-l-j): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting entering a tight space, threading through, or inserting night into day (Iwlāj).------ Quranic Context-----Describes day and night transition in Surah Luqman (31:29): "Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night (yūliju al-layla fī al-nahār...)".
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وَلَدَ,
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To give birth, beget, bear children; Noun: Walad (child/offspring) / Wālid (parent) / Mawlūd.------Root Etymology-----و-ل-د (w-l-d): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting biological childbirth, offspring (Walad), or parents (Wālid/Wālidayn).------ Quranic Context-----Absolute oneness declared in Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:3): "He neither begets nor is born (Lam yalid wa lam yūlad)".
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وَلِيَ,
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To be near, be a friend, protect, govern; Noun: Walī (protector/ally) / Mawlā / Wilāyah.------Root Etymology-----و-ل-ي (w-w-y / w-l-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting closeness, authority, guardianship (Wilāyah), or protective alliance (Walī).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of divine guardianship in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:257): "Allah is the Protecting Guardian of those who believe (Allāhu waliyyu alladhīna āmanū)".
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وَلِيَ,
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To be near, be a friend, protect, govern; Noun: Walī (protector/ally) / Mawlā / Wilāyah.------Root Etymology-----و-ل-ي (w-w-y / w-l-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting closeness, authority, guardianship (Wilāyah), or protective alliance (Walī).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of divine guardianship in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:257): "Allah is the Protecting Guardian of those who believe (Allāhu waliyyu alladhīna āmanū)".
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وَهَبَ,
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To bestow, grant, give freely as a gift; Noun: Hibah (gift) / Attribute: Al-Wahhāb.------Root Etymology-----و-هـ-ب (w-h-b): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting granting unearned gifts (Hibah), bestowing progeny, or divine favor.------ Quranic Context-----Divine attribute in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:8): "Indeed, You are the Bestower (Innaka Anta al-Wahhāb)".
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وَهَجَ,
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To blaze, glow, burn brightly; Active Participle: Wahhāj (glowing/blazing).------Root Etymology-----و-هـ-ج (w-h-j): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting intense heat, radiating light, and radiant brightness.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the sun in Surah An-Naba (78:13): "And We made therein a burning lamp / blazing sun (wa ja‘alnā sirājan wahhājā)".
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وَهَنَ,
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To be weak, feeble, frail, lose vitality; Noun: Wahn (weakness/frailty).------Root Etymology-----و-هـ-ن (w-h-n): Assimilated Triliteral root denoting physical weakness, loss of bodily strength, or emotional frailty.------ Quranic Context-----Describes maternal hardship in Surah Luqman (31:14): "His mother carried him, in weakness upon weakness (ḥamalat'hu ummuhū wahnan ‘alā wahn)".
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وَهَى,
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To be frail, fragile, tear, give way, split open; Active Participle: Wāhiyah.------Root Etymology-----و-هـ-ي (w-h-y): Assimilated Defective root denoting structural instability, tearing apart, or collapsing from fragility.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the sky on Judgment Day in Surah Al-Haqqah (69:16): "And the heaven will split, for that Day it is frail / fragile (fa-hiya yawma'idhin wāhiyah)".
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وَيْل,
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Woe, ruin, severe destruction, a valley in Hellfire (exclamatory noun of grief/warning).------Root Etymology-----و-ي-ل (Wayl): Nominal Exclamatory word used as a formula of warning, severe threat, or impending ruin.------ Quranic Context-----Warning against hoarders in Surah Al-Humazah (104:1): "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter (Waylun li-kulli humazatin lumazah)".
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يَأَسَ,
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To despair, lose hope, give up; Form X: Istay'asa (to lose all hope).------Root Etymology-----ي-أ-س (y-'-s): Sound Assimilated (Yā'i) Triliteral root denoting losing all expectation or despairing of mercy.------ Quranic Context-----Describing Yusuf's brothers in Surah Yusuf (12:80): "So when they despaired of him, they secluded themselves... (fa-lammā istay'asū minhu)".
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يَاقُوت,
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Rubies, sapphires, precious crystalline gems (collective noun).------Root Etymology-----ي-ق-ت (y-q-t) / Loanword: Assimilated classical term for hard, brilliant gem crystals (rubies/sapphires).------ Quranic Context-----Describes maidens of Paradise in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:58): "As if they were rubies and coral (ka-annahunna al-yāqūtu wa-l-marjān)".
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يَتَمَ,
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To be single, orphaned, left alone; Noun: Yatīm (orphan, plural: Yatāmā).------Root Etymology-----ي-ت-م (y-t-m): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting losing one's father before maturity, isolation, or being an orphan (Yatīm).------ Quranic Context-----Command to protect orphans in Surah Ad-Duha (93:9): "So as for the orphan, do not oppress him (fa-ammā al-yatīma fa-lā taqhar)".
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يَدَيَ,
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Hand, power, authority, assistance (dual: Yadayn, plural: Aydī).------Root Etymology-----ي-د-ي (y-d-y): Weak Assimilated nominal root forming the word for the human hand (Yad), power, or influence.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:64): "Rather, both His hands are extended (bal yadāhu mabsūṭatān)".
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يَدَيَ,
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Hand, power, authority, assistance (dual: Yadayn, plural: Aydī).------Root Etymology-----ي-د-ي (y-d-y): Weak Assimilated nominal root forming the word for the human hand (Yad), power, or influence.------ Quranic Context-----Found continuously in scripture, e.g., Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:64): "Rather, both His hands are extended (bal yadāhu mabsūṭatān)".
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يَسَرَ,
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To be easy, gentle, fortunate, play games of chance; Noun: Yusr (ease) / Maysir (gambling).------Root Etymology-----ي-س-ر (y-s-r): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting ease, lack of difficulty (Yusr), or games of chance (Maysir).------ Quranic Context-----Reassurance of relief in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5): "For indeed, with hardship will be ease (fa-inna ma‘a al-‘usri yusrā)".
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يَقٍظَ,
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To be awake, vigilant, watchful, alert; Plural Adj: Ayqāẓ.------Root Etymology-----ي-ق-ظ (y-q-ẓ): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting wakefulness, alertness, or state of non-sleep.------ Quranic Context-----Describes the Sleepers of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf (18:18): "And you would think them awake, while they were asleep (wa taḥsabuhum ayqāẓan wa hum ruqūd)".
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يَقِنَ,
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To know with certainty, be sure; Noun: Yaqīn (certainty/truth) / Active Participle: Mūqinīn.------Root Etymology-----ي-ق-ن (y-q-n): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting absolute conviction free from doubt (Yaqīn), or ultimate truth/death.------ Quranic Context-----Command to worship until death in Surah Al-Hijr (15:99): "And worship your Lord until there comes to you the Certainty / Death (wa‘bud Rabbaka ḥattā ya’tiyaka al-yaqīn)".
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يَقِنَ,
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To know with certainty, be sure; Noun: Yaqīn (certainty/truth) / Active Participle: Mūqinīn.------Root Etymology-----ي-ق-ن (y-q-n): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting absolute conviction free from doubt (Yaqīn), or ultimate truth/death.------ Quranic Context-----Command to worship until death in Surah Al-Hijr (15:99): "And worship your Lord until there comes to you the Certainty / Death (wa‘bud Rabbaka ḥattā ya’tiyaka al-yaqīn)".
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يَمَّ,
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To head toward; Noun: Yamm (sea, ocean, body of water).------Root Etymology-----ي-م-م (y-m-m): Geminate Assimilated root forming the nominal word for deep waters, open sea, or body of water (Yamm).------ Quranic Context-----Describes casting baby Musa into the river in Surah Ta-Ha (20:39): "Cast him into the chest, then cast it into the river/sea (fa-lqīhi fī al-yamm)".
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يَمَنَ,
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To take the right side, be blessed; Noun: Yamīn (right hand/oath, plural: Aymān) / Maymanah.------Root Etymology-----ي-م-ن (y-m-n): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting the right side (Yamīn), blessed fortune (Maymanah), or solemn oaths (Aymān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to companions of the right in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:27): "And the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? (wa Aṣḥābu al-yamīn...)".
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يَمَنَ,
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To take the right side, be blessed; Noun: Yamīn (right hand/oath, plural: Aymān) / Maymanah.------Root Etymology-----ي-م-ن (y-m-n): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting the right side (Yamīn), blessed fortune (Maymanah), or solemn oaths (Aymān).------ Quranic Context-----Refers to companions of the right in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:27): "And the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? (wa Aṣḥābu al-yamīn...)".
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يَنَعَ,
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To ripen, mature, come to full yield (of fruit); Noun: Yan‘.------Root Etymology-----ي-ن-ع (y-n-c): Sound Assimilated Triliteral root denoting fruit reaching full ripeness and harvest readiness (Yan‘).------ Quranic Context-----Directing reflection to ripe fruit in Surah Al-An'am (6:99): "Look at its fruit when it yields and its ripening (unẓurū ilā thamarihī idhā athmara wa yan‘ih)".
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يَوْم,
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Day, era, period of time, Day of Judgment (plural: Ayyām).------Root Etymology-----ي-و-م (y-w-m): Weak Assimilated nominal root forming the universal term for a day, period of time, or Judgment Day (Yawm al-Dīn).------ Quranic Context-----Found in Surah Al-Fatihah (1:4): "Sovereign of the Day of Recompense (Māliki Yawmi al-Dīn)".
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