q-w-s

Description

The Arabic root قوس (q-w-s) refers to a bow, as in the weapon used for archery, and by extension denotes a curved shape or arc. In the Quran, it appears in Surah An-Najm (53:9) in the phrase "qaba qawsayn" (the distance of two bow-lengths or closer), describing the extraordinary proximity of Prophet Muhammad to the divine presence during his miraculous Night Journey and ascension. This measurement unit signifies the utmost closeness possible while maintaining the distinction between Creator and creation, representing an intimate divine encounter beyond ordinary human experience.