r-s-s

Description

The Arabic root رسس (r-s-s) refers to a well or a deep pit, and in the Quran it appears exclusively in the phrase "Ashab ar-Rass" (the people of the well/pit), mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan and Surah Qaf. This term designates a destroyed community from ancient times who rejected their prophets and were punished by Allah, similar to other groups like the people of Thamud and 'Ad. The exact historical identity of these people remains uncertain, but the Quranic usage emphasizes the recurring theme of divine retribution against communities that denied God's messengers.