'-t-b

Description

The Arabic root ع-ت-ب ('ataba) carries the core meaning of reproach, blame, and the attempt to restore favor or goodwill after displeasure. In the Quran, it appears in contexts where people seek to make amends, appease anger, or regain favor with Allah, particularly on the Day of Judgment when disbelievers will wish to offer excuses or seek reconciliation but will be denied the opportunity. The root emphasizes the tension between human wrongdoing and the desire for forgiveness, highlighting that there will be a point when making amends is no longer possible.