dh-y-'

Description

The Arabic root ذيع (dh-y-') carries the core meaning of spreading, disseminating, or making something widely known and public. In its Quranic usage, it relates to the broadcasting or propagation of information, particularly in contexts where discretion might be more appropriate. The root emphasizes the concept of information becoming diffused among people, highlighting the tension between secrecy and disclosure in matters of community concern, especially relating to news of security or fear during the Prophet's time.