f-t-l

Description

The Arabic root فتل (f-t-l) refers to something twisted or thread-like, specifically denoting the tiny groove or thread found in the cleft of a date stone. In the Quran, it appears in expressions emphasizing absolute justice and precision in divine reckoning, indicating that people will not be wronged even by the smallest, most insignificant amount imaginable—not even as much as the thin thread in a date pit. This usage underscores Allah's perfect justice and fairness in judgment, where no deed, however minute, goes unaccounted for.