s-h-b

Description

The Arabic root صحب (s-h-b) carries the core meaning of companionship, association, and close accompaniment over time. In the Quran, it primarily refers to the Companions of the Prophet (as-Sahaba), as well as companions of specific locations or states such as the Companions of Paradise, the Fire, or other significant groups, emphasizing the relationship of sustained proximity and shared experience. The root highlights the importance of righteous companionship and the lasting bonds formed through shared beliefs, trials, or destinations in both worldly life and the afterlife.