k-sh-f

Description

The Arabic root كشف (k-sh-f) carries the core meaning of uncovering, removing, or revealing something that was previously hidden or concealed. In the Quran, it most frequently appears in contexts where Allah removes hardship, affliction, or punishment from people, emphasizing His power to lift trials and His mercy in response to sincere supplication. The root also conveys the concept of disclosure and making manifest what was veiled, whether referring to physical removal of obstacles or spiritual unveiling of truth.