sh-m-z

Description

The Arabic root ش-م-ز (sh-m-z) conveys the core meaning of shrinking back, recoiling, or drawing away due to aversion, disgust, or disdain. In its Quranic usage, it describes a psychological and physical reaction of withdrawal from something perceived as repugnant or beneath one's dignity, often reflecting arrogance or contempt. This root captures the attitude of those who turn away from divine guidance or truth with a sense of superiority and revulsion, highlighting a spiritual defect characterized by prideful rejection rather than humble consideration.