sh-f-w

Description

The Arabic root شفو (sh-f-w) carries the core meaning of edge, brink, or border of something, often connoting a precarious position at the verge of danger or destruction. In the Quran, it appears most notably in Surah Al-Imran (3:103) where believers are described as having been at the brink of a pit of Fire before being saved by Allah, emphasizing how close they were to spiritual destruction before divine guidance rescued them. This root semantically captures the concept of standing at a critical threshold or precipice, highlighting moments of extreme vulnerability and the urgent need for salvation.