b-a-r

Description

The Arabic root بأر (b-a-r) in the Quran relates to the concept of a well or deep pit, specifically referring to a dug water source. This root appears in the Quranic context of Joseph's story, where he was thrown into a well (bi'r) by his brothers, making it a significant element in the narrative of betrayal, divine protection, and eventual salvation. The well serves as both a literal physical location and a symbolic representation of the depths of human treachery from which God can rescue and elevate the faithful to positions of honor.