th-w-y

Description

The Arabic root ثوي (th-w-y) conveys the core meaning of dwelling, residing, or settling in a place for an extended period. In the Quran, this root is predominantly used to describe the permanent abode or final resting place, most frequently referring to Hell as the eternal dwelling for disbelievers, though it occasionally describes other destinations like Paradise or worldly refuges. The root emphasizes the concept of lasting settlement rather than temporary stay, making it particularly significant in Quranic discussions of the afterlife and divine judgment where the permanence of one's ultimate abode underscores the gravity of one's choices and faith.