q-n-'

Description

The Arabic root قنع (q-n-ʿ) carries the core meaning of contentment, satisfaction, and refraining from asking or begging. In the Quran, it appears in forms describing those who are content and do not openly ask for help despite their need (al-qāniʿ), emphasizing a dignified restraint in poverty. This root highlights an important Islamic virtue of maintaining dignity while in need and encourages believers to recognize and support such modest, undemanding people who may not actively seek assistance.