s-b-a

Description

The Arabic root صبأ (s-b-a) in the Quran refers to the Sabians, a religious group mentioned alongside Jews and Christians as People of the Book. The root originally carried meanings of leaving one's religion or inclining toward another faith, though in the Quranic context it serves as a proper name for this monotheistic community. The Sabians are mentioned three times in the Quran as among those who may attain salvation if they believe in God and the Last Day and do righteous deeds, indicating their recognition as a legitimate religious community in the Islamic framework.