m-t-w

Description

The Arabic root م-ط-و (m-ṭ-w) in the Quran conveys the concept of stretching, extending, or walking with an arrogant, strutting gait. It appears in Surah Al-Isra (17:37) where believers are warned not to walk on the earth exultantly or with swaggering pride, as this reflects haughtiness and self-importance. The root captures both the physical act of strutting with extended steps and the spiritual attitude of arrogance that such movement represents, emphasizing the Islamic value of humility in one's demeanor.