sh-h-b

Description

The Arabic root شهب (sh-h-b) carries the core meaning of brightness, blazing light, or flaming luminosity, often associated with meteoric phenomena or shooting stars. In the Quranic context, it typically refers to celestial flames or burning projectiles used as divine guardians against devils who attempt to eavesdrop on heavenly communications, as mentioned in verses about shooting stars driving away Satan. This root emphasizes the protective and purifying aspect of brilliant, piercing fire that serves God's cosmic order by maintaining the boundary between the earthly and celestial realms.