j-w-r

Description

The Arabic root ج-و-ر (j-w-r) in the Quran carries the core meaning of nearness, neighborhood, and protection, as well as deviation from straightness or justice. It encompasses both spatial proximity (as in neighbor) and the concept of seeking or providing refuge and protection, while also expressing the negative sense of oppression, injustice, or crookedness when departing from what is straight and right. This dual semantic range makes it significant in Quranic discourse for discussing both social relationships based on proximity and protection, as well as moral deviation from divine guidance and justice.