sh-a-n

Description

The Arabic root ش-أ-ن (sh-a-n) in the Quran conveys the fundamental meaning of a matter, affair, concern, or state of being that characterizes someone or something. It refers to the condition, situation, or business that occupies or defines a person or group at a particular time, often emphasizing the distinctive nature or importance of that circumstance. In the Quranic context, this root is particularly significant when describing divine affairs and God's perpetual activity in creation, as well as human conditions and concerns that require attention or judgment.