'-sh-r

Description

The Arabic root ع-ش-ر (ʿ-sh-r) primarily relates to the number ten and its multiples, forming words like ʿasharah (ten), ʿashr (decade/group of ten), and ʿishrun (twenty). In the Quran, this root appears in various numerical contexts, including specific time periods (ten days/nights), quantities (ten good deeds), and groupings (assemblies or communities of ten or more). The root's significance extends beyond mere counting to convey completeness, sufficiency, and often divine precision in measurement, as seen in references to the ten commandments, multiplied rewards, and appointed time periods in Islamic law and history.