d-th-r

Description

The Arabic root دثر (d-th-r) carries the core meaning of wrapping, covering, or enveloping oneself in garments, particularly for warmth or concealment. In the Quranic context, it appears most notably in Surah Al-Muddaththir (74:1) where Prophet Muhammad is addressed as "the one who wraps himself" or "the enveloped one," referring to him covering himself in a cloak during a moment of spiritual retreat or divine revelation. This root emphasizes the act of seeking protection, comfort, or privacy through covering, and in its Quranic usage highlights a transitional moment from solitary contemplation to public prophetic mission.