a-th-l

Description

The Arabic root أثل (a-th-l) refers to the tamarisk tree, a hardy desert plant known for its deep roots, salt tolerance, and ability to provide shade in arid environments. In the Quran, it appears in Surah Saba (34:16) as part of the description of the lush gardens that were transformed into wild, bitter vegetation as a punishment for the people of Saba's ingratitude. The mention of tamarisk trees symbolizes the replacement of cultivated, fruit-bearing gardens with wild, unproductive vegetation, representing divine retribution and the loss of blessings due to ungratefulness.