s-m-d

Description

The Arabic root س-م-د (s-m-d) appears in the Quran in Surah 53:61, where it refers to engaging in vain amusement, idle play, or frivolous entertainment that distracts from serious matters. The root carries the semantic meaning of being heedless, occupied with trivial pursuits, or turning away from what is important through mindless distraction. In its Quranic context, it criticizes those who occupy themselves with futile amusements while remaining indifferent to the divine message and the weighty realities of faith and accountability.