t-h-w

Description

The Arabic root طحو (ṭ-ḥ-w) carries the core meaning of spreading out, extending, or flattening something outward. In its Quranic usage, it appears in reference to how Allah spread out or expanded the earth, making it suitable for habitation and movement. This root emphasizes divine creative power in shaping the earth's surface into a livable expanse, connecting to broader Quranic themes of God's signs in nature and His provision for humanity.