r-d-w

Description

The Arabic root رضو (r-d-w) conveys the core meaning of satisfaction, approval, contentment, and being pleased with something or someone. In the Quran, this root is theologically significant as it describes the reciprocal relationship between God and believers—expressing divine pleasure with righteous servants, human satisfaction with God's decree, and the ultimate goal of achieving God's approval (ridwan). The concept encompasses both emotional contentment and active acceptance, appearing frequently in contexts describing the mutual satisfaction between the Creator and those who submit to His will, as well as Paradise where believers will attain God's pleasure.