b-y-n

Description

The Arabic root بين (b-y-n) fundamentally conveys the concept of separation, distinction, and the space or relationship between two things, whether physical, temporal, or conceptual. In the Quran, this root appears in various forms to express intermediate positions (between), clarity and manifestation (making something clear or evident), temporal relations (before/ahead of), and the act of explaining or distinguishing truth from falsehood. Its significance lies in establishing relationships, boundaries, and clarity in theological, legal, and narrative contexts, often emphasizing God's role in making truth manifest and distinct from error, or describing the positioned relationship between humans, prophets, scriptures, and divine guidance across time.