f-d-w

Description

The Arabic root فضو (f-ḍ-w) conveys the core meaning of emptiness, vacuity, or going away to relieve oneself, relating to the act of emptying the bowels or bladder. In its Quranic usage, it appears in the context of natural human needs and the state of ritual purity, particularly in verse 4:43 where it references coming from answering the call of nature (al-ghā'iṭ). This root is significant in establishing Islamic jurisprudence regarding ablution and the conditions that necessitate purification before prayer, acknowledging the practical realities of human bodily functions within the framework of worship.