'-w-n

Description

The Arabic root ع-و-ن ('ayn-waw-nun) carries the core meaning of help, assistance, and support, particularly in times of need or difficulty. In the Quranic context, this root emphasizes the concept of mutual aid among believers, divine assistance sought through patience and prayer, and the fundamental Islamic principle of cooperative support in righteousness. The root's derivatives range from seeking Allah's help in worship and trials to the obligation of believers to assist one another, as well as referring even to small acts of kindness and charity that provide relief to others.