'-w-l

Description

The Arabic root ع-و-ل ('-w-l) in the Quran carries the core meaning of injustice, unfairness, or deviation from what is equitable, particularly in the context of not maintaining proper balance or tilting toward oppression. It appears in Surah An-Nisa (4:3) in the phrase "an la ta'ulu" (that you not be unjust/oppress), specifically warning against unfair treatment in matters of supporting orphans and managing multiple marriages. The root emphasizes the Islamic principle of maintaining justice and equity in social and familial responsibilities, cautioning believers against burdening themselves beyond their capacity to treat others fairly.