kh-s-s

Description

The Arabic root خصص (kh-s-s) carries the core meaning of specification, selection, or singling out something or someone from among others. In the Quranic context, this root emphasizes Allah's divine prerogative to choose, distinguish, or grant exclusively to whom He wills, whether that involves selecting prophets, bestowing mercy, or allocating provisions. The root also extends to describe states of deprivation or poverty, reflecting the condition of being singled out or reduced to narrow circumstances, thus connecting the concepts of exclusive selection and restrictive limitation.