s-j-l

Description

The Arabic root س-ج-l (s-j-l) in the Quran primarily conveys the concept of recording, writing, and that which is written or inscribed. Its derivatives include sijjīl (baked clay stones used as divine punishment) and sijill (a written scroll or record), both emphasizing the themes of permanent documentation and irreversible decree. This root underscores the Quranic emphasis on accountability through divine record-keeping and the finality of God's judgments, whether preserved in heavenly books or manifested through tangible punishment.