d-s-s

Description

The Arabic root دسس (d-s-s) carries the core meaning of hiding, concealing, or burying something secretly. In its Quranic context in Surah An-Nahl (16:59), it refers to the pre-Islamic practice of burying infant daughters alive out of shame, describing the father's deliberation whether to keep the child in disgrace or to bury her in the dust. This root emphasizes the shameful act of concealment and the Quran's condemnation of this ignorant practice, highlighting the value and sanctity of human life regardless of gender.