Compare two roots
Pick any two roots to overlay their chronological distributions. The shape of how a root appears across the four periods of revelation is often more informative than its raw count.
You selected the same root twice. The two distributions will be
identical. Choose a different second root for a meaningful
comparison.
● chronological distribution from Leeds morphology + Egyptian Standard (Cairo 1924) revelation order.
Type the start of a root (transliteration, Arabic script, or English meaning) into each field, then pick from suggestions.
Examples worth comparing
- mercy (r-ḥ-m) vs. punishment (ʿ-dh-b). How late-Meccan concentration on mercy contrasts with early-middle emphasis on punishment
- God (a-l-h) vs. Lord (r-b-b). Both ubiquitous, but distributed differently across periods
- knowledge (ʿ-l-m) vs. guidance (h-d-y). Overlapping themes, distinct chronological rhythms
- faith (a-m-n) vs. disbelief (k-f-r). Counterposed concepts, revealing their proportions by period
Compare passages
Select two or three passages to see which roots they share. Lexical overlap is a starting point, not a conclusion.