r-t-'

Description

The Arabic root رتع (r-t-ʿ) carries the core meaning of freely grazing, enjoying oneself in abundance, or indulging in carefree pleasure and play. In its Quranic usage in Surah Yusuf (12:12), it appears in the context of the brothers requesting to take young Yusuf with them so he may enjoy himself and play freely in the open space. The root conveys a sense of unrestrained enjoyment and recreation, often associated with the freedom of movement and pleasure-seeking that characterizes youthful leisure activities.