s-y-l

Description

The Arabic root س-ي-ل (s-y-l) conveys the core meaning of flowing, streaming, or gushing forth, particularly in reference to water moving with force and volume. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing powerful natural phenomena like floods and torrents, often symbolizing divine punishment, the overwhelming force of natural disasters, or Allah's control over water as both a source of life and destruction. The root emphasizes the forceful, unrestrained movement of water, whether as a blessing when rivers flow or as a warning when destructive floods sweep away wrongdoers.