a-w-h

Description

The Arabic root أوه (a-w-h) conveys the core meaning of sighing, groaning, or expressing compassion through audible expressions of empathy and tenderness. In the Quran, it appears in describing Prophet Ibrahim as "awwāh" (oft-imploring/tender-hearted), characterizing someone who sighs frequently out of fear of God, compassion for others, or deep spiritual sensitivity. This root captures both the emotional state of tender-heartedness and its outward vocal manifestation, representing a praiseworthy quality of prophets who combine deep devotion with genuine concern for humanity.