s-w-m

Description

The Arabic root س-و-م (s-w-m) carries the core meaning of marking, branding, or distinguishing something with a sign or characteristic feature. In Quranic usage, it appears in contexts describing marked angels or horses prepared for battle, as well as referring to severe affliction or punishment that leaves its distinctive mark on people. This root emphasizes the concept of visible identification or distinguishing features that set something apart, whether through physical marks, branding, or the unmistakable effects of suffering.