s-t-h

Description

The Arabic root سطح (s-t-h) carries the core meaning of spreading out, flattening, or extending a surface. In the Quranic context, it appears in verse 88:20 where Allah draws attention to how the earth has been spread out (sutihat), inviting reflection on the earth's observable flatness and extension as signs of divine creation and power. This root emphasizes the accessible, livable surface of the earth that humans experience in their daily lives, serving as a tangible sign of God's creative wisdom and providence.