w-'-z

Description

The Arabic root و-ع-ظ (w-'-ẓ) carries the core meaning of admonition, counsel, or exhortation that combines advice with a warning element, particularly regarding moral and spiritual matters. In the Quranic context, it typically refers to Allah's reminders and warnings to believers about righteous conduct, often with an undertone of compassionate concern for their welfare and ultimate salvation. This root emphasizes instructive speech that aims to awaken consciousness and guide people away from harmful actions toward what benefits them in this life and the hereafter.