w-th-n

Description

The Arabic root وثن (w-th-n) refers to idols, statues, or physical objects of worship other than Allah. In the Quranic context, it specifically denotes false deities made of stone, wood, or other materials that were worshipped by pre-Islamic Arabs and other polytheistic societies. The term carries strong negative connotations in the Quran, emphasizing the prohibition of idolatry and the call to pure monotheism, as these idols are described as powerless objects that cannot benefit or harm their worshippers.