b-s-r

Description

The Arabic root بسر (b-s-r) carries the core meaning of harshness, sternness, and facial contraction expressing displeasure or severity. In the Quranic context, it appears describing both the distortion or darkening of faces on the Day of Judgment and the scowling expression of the Prophet's critics, conveying the physical manifestation of inner hostility, rejection, or divine displeasure. This root emphasizes the outward appearance reflecting inner spiritual states, particularly negative emotions like anger, contempt, or the consequence of disbelief.