a-dh-y

Description

The Arabic root أذي (a-dh-y) conveys the core meaning of harm, hurt, or annoyance inflicted upon someone, ranging from minor irritation to significant injury or persecution. In the Quran, it appears frequently in contexts describing the mistreatment and persecution that believers endured from disbelievers, as well as in legal and ethical discussions about prohibited forms of harm such as in marriage, menstruation rulings, and interpersonal conduct. This root emphasizes Islam's concern with protecting individuals from both physical and psychological harm, making patience in the face of persecution a mark of true faith while simultaneously establishing boundaries against inflicting harm on others.