sh-r-d

Description

The Arabic root شرد (sh-r-d) carries the core meaning of scattering, dispersing, or driving away in a forceful manner, often implying flight or fleeing in different directions. In its Quranic usage (8:57), it appears in the context of military engagement, instructing believers to make an example of enemies in battle so as to strike fear and cause others behind them to scatter or disperse. This root emphasizes both the physical act of dispersal and the psychological effect of causing others to flee or break apart as a unified group, serving as a deterrent through demonstrated strength.