l-y-n

Description

The Arabic root لين (l-y-n) conveys the core meaning of softness, pliability, and gentleness, both in physical and behavioral contexts. In the Quran, it describes both tangible softness like palm trees bending or iron being made malleable for Prophet David, and intangible qualities like gentle speech and compassionate behavior toward others. This root emphasizes the divine gift of flexibility and the spiritual virtue of treating others with kindness rather than harshness, reflecting both God's creative power to soften materials and the moral imperative for believers to adopt gentleness in their interactions.