s-f-k

Description

The Arabic root سفك (s-f-k) carries the core meaning of pouring out or spilling, specifically referring to the shedding of blood through violence or killing. In the Quran, it appears most notably in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30) where the angels question why Allah would create humans who would shed blood and cause corruption on earth. This root emphasizes the gravity of bloodshed and violence as a fundamental concern in human conduct, highlighting the tension between humanity's potential for both vicegerency and destructive behavior.