s-y-d

Description

The Arabic root صيد (s-y-d) carries the core meaning of hunting, catching, or pursuing game animals. In the Quranic context, it appears primarily in legal discussions about what is permissible to hunt and eat, particularly in relation to the state of ihram (ritual consecration) during Hajj and Umrah when hunting is prohibited. The root encompasses both the act of hunting itself and the hunted game or catch, serving as a key term in Islamic jurisprudence regarding halal food sources and the sacred boundaries of worship.