m-a-y

Description

The Arabic root مأي (m-a-y) in the Quran denotes the number one hundred and appears in various grammatical forms to express this numerical value. This root is used throughout the Quran in contexts involving precise quantities, time periods, and numerical comparisons, such as describing years of punishment, rewards multiplied a hundredfold, or the strength of believers. The consistent use of this root emphasizes exact measurement and completeness in divine decree, whether in describing historical events, legal rulings, or the magnitude of divine recompense.