z-w-r

Description

The Arabic root ز-و-ر (z-w-r) carries the core semantic meaning of deviation from truth or proper alignment, manifesting both as physical turning away and moral falsehood. In the Quran, this root encompasses both the act of deviating or inclining away from something (as in visiting or turning aside) and the concept of falsehood, lies, and false testimony that deviate from truth. This semantic connection reflects the Quranic worldview that physical deviation and moral corruption are fundamentally related concepts, where speaking falsehood represents a turning away from the straight path of truth and righteousness.