s-m-n

Description

The Arabic root سمن (s-m-n) carries the core meaning offattening, nourishing, and richness, referring to substances that provide sustenance and increase bodily strength. In the Quranic context, it appears in references to butter, clarified butter (ghee), or rich nutritious substances that Allah provides as blessings for humanity, particularly in verses describing the bounties derived from livestock. The root emphasizes divine provision and the nourishing quality of foods that sustain human life and health.