'-th-w

Description

The Arabic root عثو ('-th-w) carries the core meaning of spreading corruption, mischief, and moral chaos in the land through wicked and destructive actions. In the Quran, this root is used to describe those who deliberately cause disorder and transgression in society, going beyond mere sin to actively corrupting the social and moral order. The term emphasizes the outward, tangible manifestation of evil that harms communities rather than just private wrongdoing, often appearing in contexts warning against those who sow discord and destruction on earth.