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الءطد

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of firmness, stability, and being firmly established. It also extends to the physical sense of being rooted or fixed, and metaphorically to the strengthening or solidifying of power or authority.

Derived headwords

الأَطَدnoun
  1. 1.
    thorny shrubsclassical

    Refers to the branches or stems of the 'awsaj plant, which are known for their thorny and sturdy nature.

أَطَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to establish firmlyclassical

    Used in the context of God strengthening or solidifying the dominion or authority of a ruler.

تَأْطِيدًاnoun
  1. 1.
    firm establishmentclassical

    The masdar (verbal noun) of the verb 'to establish firmly', signifying the act of making something stable and secure.

Parallel reading

الأَطَد، محركة: عيدان العوسج.
Al-aṭad, with vowels: branches of the 'awsaj plant.
وأطد الله تعالى ملكه تأطيدا:
And Allah, the Almighty, established His dominion firmly with firm establishment:
ثبته.
He made it firm/stable.