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ضي ا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to seeking light, guidance, or illumination, often metaphorically. It extends to concepts of being guided, enlightened, or finding refuge and support.

Derived headwords

اِسْتَضَاءَverb
  1. 1.
    to seek lightboth

    To seek illumination or light, either literally or metaphorically.

  2. 2.
    to be guided byboth

    To seek guidance or enlightenment from a source, such as knowledge or a person.

مُسْتَضِيءnoun
  1. 1.
    one who seeks lightboth

    The one who is seeking light or guidance.

  2. 2.
    enlightened oneboth

    One who is illuminated or guided by a source of light or knowledge.

Parallel reading

لم يستضيئوا بنور العلم
They did not seek illumination from the light of knowledge.
ولم يرجعوا إلى ركن وثيق
And they did not turn to a firm support.
الإمام (المستضيء بنور الله)
The Imam (who seeks illumination from the light of God).