a-y-m

Description

The Arabic root أيم (a-y-m) carries the core meaning of being unmarried or without a spouse, specifically referring to someone who was previously married but is now widowed or divorced. In the Quranic context, it appears in Surah An-Nur (24:32) where believers are commanded to marry the unmarried among them (al-ayāmā), emphasizing the social and moral importance of facilitating marriage for those without spouses, particularly widows and divorcees. This root highlights Islam's concern for the welfare and social integration of previously married individuals who find themselves alone, encouraging the community to help them remarry rather than leaving them in a vulnerable state.