s-h-r

Description

The Arabic root س-ح-ر (s-ḥ-r) in the Quran primarily conveys the concept of magic, sorcery, and deception that conceals truth or manipulates perception. This root appears frequently in contexts where disbelievers accuse prophets and divine revelations of being mere magic or trickery, particularly when they witness miracles they cannot rationally explain. The Quran uses this root to highlight the rejection of truth by those who dismiss God's signs as mere illusion, while also distinguishing between false magic practiced by sorcerers and the genuine miracles given to prophets.