q-w-'

Description

The Arabic root قوع (q-w-ʿ) carries the core meaning of falling, settling, or being situated in a low position or depression. In the Quran, this root appears in words describing geographical lowlands or depressions, reflecting the physical concept of something that has descended or occupies a lower elevation. This semantic field emphasizes spatial positioning and the natural characteristic of being in a sunken or valley-like location, which can carry both literal topographical meaning and metaphorical implications of humility or descent.