l-w-t

Description

The Arabic root ل-و-ت (l-w-t) in the Quran carries the core meaning of turning, twisting, or changing direction, often in the context of looking back or deviating from a commanded path. In its Quranic usage, it appears primarily in the narrative of Prophet Lot (Lut), where his wife is commanded not to turn back or look behind as destruction befalls his people, symbolizing the importance of complete obedience and not clinging to what is being left behind. The root emphasizes the concept of physical or spiritual turning away, making it semantically significant in contexts involving adherence to divine commands and detachment from the condemned.