n-'-l

Description

The Arabic root ن-ع-ل (n-'-l) refers to sandals or footwear, appearing in the Quran in the story of Moses at the burning bush where God commands him to remove his shoes because he is standing on sacred ground (Surah Ta-Ha 20:12). The core semantic meaning relates to the leather or material covering worn on the feet for protection. This root's Quranic significance emphasizes the sanctity of holy spaces and the proper reverence required when approaching the divine presence, symbolizing the removal of worldly attachments and the need for spiritual humility before God.