t-w-l

Description

The Arabic root ط-و-ل (t-w-l) carries the core semantic meaning of extension, lengthening, and abundance in both spatial and temporal dimensions. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing physical height or stature, the prolonging of time or life spans, the extension of wealth and resources, and Allah's infinite grace and forbearance. The root emphasizes both material extension (such as length and abundance) and abstract concepts like patience and the stretching out of periods, often highlighting human forgetfulness when blessings or time are extended, as well as divine generosity in granting abundance.