m-s-r

Description

The Arabic root م-ص-ر (m-ṣ-r) in the Quran primarily refers to Egypt as a geographic location and civilization, though it can also mean "city" or "metropolis" in a more general sense. The root carries connotations of a settled, fortified place with established boundaries and urban development. In the Quranic narrative, this root appears predominantly in stories of the prophets, especially Moses and Joseph, where Egypt serves as both a place of trial and a symbol of earthly power and wealth contrasted with divine authority.