d-w-l

Description

The Arabic root د-و-ل (d-w-l) conveys the core meaning of alternation, rotation, and the transfer of fortune or power from one state or group to another. In the Quranic context, it appears most notably in verses describing how God alternates victory and defeat among people, and how wealth should circulate rather than concentrate only among the rich. This root emphasizes the divine principle that worldly conditions are temporary and cyclical, reminding believers that no group permanently holds power or prosperity, as these alternate by God's will to test people and prevent stagnation.