d-b-r

Description

The Arabic root د-ب-र (d-b-r) fundamentally conveys the concept of something's back, rear, end, or what comes after, as well as the act of turning away or retreating. In the Quran, this root appears in various forms to describe physical retreat or flight from battle, turning one's back in rejection or departure, and the final outcome or end result of matters. The root also extends to mean utter destruction or cutting off completely (the roots/remnants), emphasizing the total elimination of something from its very foundation, which carries theological significance when describing the fate of disbelieving nations.