'-d-s

Description

The Arabic root ع-د-س ('ayn-dal-sin) refers to lentils, a common legume and staple food in the ancient Near East. In the Quran, it appears once in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:61) when the Children of Israel complain to Moses about the manna and quail in the wilderness, asking instead for the humble foods they had in Egypt, including lentils, onions, and garlic. This mention illustrates the Israelites' ingratitude and their preference for the base comforts of their former bondage over the divine provision of freedom, serving as a moral lesson about spiritual priorities versus worldly desires.