s-h-w

Description

The Arabic root س-ه-و (s-h-w) conveys the core meaning of forgetfulness, inadvertence, and distraction that leads to neglecting something important. In the Quranic context, it primarily describes a state of heedlessness or unmindfulness regarding religious obligations, particularly prayer, where a person becomes so absorbed in worldly matters that they fail to pay proper attention to their spiritual duties. This root emphasizes not deliberate rejection but rather a dangerous state of negligence and inattention that causes believers to drift away from remembrance of Allah and their worship responsibilities.