z-w-l

Description

The Arabic root ز-و-ل (z-w-l) carries the core meaning of removal, departure, or cessation from a place or state. In the Quran, it appears in contexts describing things that pass away, cease to exist, or are moved from their position, often contrasting the temporary nature of worldly things with the eternal permanence of Allah. This root emphasizes the transient quality of creation and the concept that everything except Allah is subject to change, displacement, and eventual ending.