b-t-a

Description

The Arabic root بطأ (b-ṭ-ʾ) carries the core meaning of slowness, delay, or lagging behind in movement or action. In the Quranic context, it appears in Surah An-Nisa (4:72) describing those who deliberately hold back or lag behind from joining the believers in jihad or collective duty, often indicating hesitation, reluctance, or unwillingness to participate in communal obligations. This root emphasizes the negative quality of procrastination or withholding oneself when prompt action and commitment are required, particularly in matters of faith and community responsibility.