'-dh-r

Description

The Arabic root ع-ذ-ر ('ayn-dhal-ra) carries the core meaning of presenting an excuse, justification, or plea to be absolved from blame or responsibility. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts where people offer explanations for their conduct, often regarding religious obligations or moral failings, and significantly addresses whether such excuses are legitimate or will be accepted by God on the Day of Judgment. The root encompasses both genuine reasons that warrant exemption from duty and false pretexts used to evade accountability, making it central to Quranic discussions of moral responsibility and divine justice.