s-kh-r

Description

The Arabic root سخر (s-kh-r) carries two core meanings in the Quran: to subjugate or make subservient, and to mock or ridicule. When referring to divine action, it describes how Allah has subjected natural phenomena and creation to serve humanity's needs, emphasizing God's power and humanity's dependence on Him. When describing human behavior, it denotes scornful mockery, often illustrating the arrogance of disbelievers toward prophets and believers, contrasting human pride with proper gratitude for God's subjugation of creation.