Root: ش ك ك
Words from this Root in the Grand Qur'aan:
a) Total occurrences: 15
b) No of constructions: 3
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When used as a substantive it signifies doubt, or absence of
conviction/certainty about a matter/concept/idea,
skepticism/skepticalness.
: "Doubt"
takes existence in mind only when someone receives some information about some object
or subject that he considers not enough to grant him the feel of
sureness and certainty. This state of mind, generally referred as
"doubt", reflects ones lack of decision about the veracity of
information reaching him. He may neither accept it nor discard it. "Some
definitions of
doubt
emphasize the state in which the mind remains suspended between two
contradictory propositions and unable to assent to either of them.
Moreover, the emergence of doubt regarding some bit of information may or may not be the cause of giving rise to emotional disturbance, irritation, irk and uneasiness of heart.
However, some information might place the mind of the recipient in such doubt; especially such information that is contrary to one's long held perception, culture, practice, matters relating to Non declarative memory that have become habit; that might generate, for some, feeling of irk, disquiet, and disconcert. The Grand Qur'aan highlights the point by quoting the statement of ruling elite in response to an information/invitation:
Doubt, a status between belief and disbelief, involves uncertainty or distrust or lack of sureness of an alleged fact, an action, a motive, or a decision. Doubt brings into question some notion of a perceived "reality", and may involve delaying or rejecting relevant action out of concerns for mistakes or faults or appropriateness. Some definitions of doubt emphasize the state in which the mind remains suspended between two contradictory propositions and unable to assent to either of them[1]
Doubt is hanging somewhere in between. Not truly convinced, but not truly dismissing either.
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