f-r-q

Description

The Arabic root فرق (f-r-q) carries the core meaning of separation, division, or distinction between things. In the Quran, it appears in contexts ranging from physical separation (such as the parting of the Red Sea) to conceptual distinction (al-Furqan as a name for the Quran itself, meaning "the Criterion" that distinguishes truth from falsehood). This root emphasizes the divine ability to separate and differentiate, whether between opposing groups of people, right and wrong guidance, or in miraculous events that demonstrate God's power.