b-d-w

Description

The Arabic root بدو (b-d-w) carries the core meaning of becoming visible, manifest, or apparent after being hidden or concealed. In the Quran, this root is used to describe both physical and metaphorical revelations—from the exposure of private parts (Adam and Eve's nakedness) to the disclosure of inner thoughts, intentions, or secrets that were previously concealed. The root emphasizes a fundamental Quranic theme: that which is hidden in this world, whether deeds, beliefs, or truths, will ultimately be made manifest and brought to light, particularly on the Day of Judgment.