s-d-f

Description

The Arabic root صدف (s-d-f) carries the core meaning of turning away, avoiding, or deflecting from something, often implying a deliberate aversion or withdrawal. In the Quran, it primarily describes the action of people who turn away from divine signs, truth, or guidance, highlighting their rejection or neglect of spiritual reminders. The root also appears in the word for cliff or steep side of a mountain (as-sadf), which semantically connects to the idea of a barrier that causes deviation or separation from a direct path.