d-n-n

Description

The Arabic root ضنن (d-n-n) carries the core meaning of withholding, being stingy, or miserly retention of something valuable. In its Quranic usage, it describes someone who hoards or refuses to share knowledge, guidance, or resources that should be communicated or distributed to others. This concept is spiritually significant as it contrasts with the Islamic values of generosity and conveying truth, particularly when referring to the Prophet Muhammad's willingness to share divine revelation without holding back.