d-r-a

Description

The Arabic root درأ (d-r-a) carries the core meaning of pushing away, warding off, or averting something, typically harm, punishment, or unwanted consequences. In the Quranic context, this root appears in legal and ethical discussions about preventing punishment through testimony, repelling evil with good, and resolving disputes, emphasizing the concepts of defense, deflection, and active prevention. The root underscores a dynamic action of protection or rejection rather than passive avoidance, reflecting both physical and moral dimensions of turning away harm or falsehood.