Quranic root
أسس
ʾ · s · s
The root centers on an origin or firm, enduring foundation: the base from which a structure or thing is established.
From the physical foundation or base, the lexical field extends to beginning, source, root, and figurative establishment. The Form II verb denotes laying or providing such a foundation.
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Forms in the Quran
The forms this root actually takes in the Quran. Select one to jump to its senses and examples.
أَسَّسَ
ʾassasa
- Part of speech
- Verb · Form II
- Form
- II
- Quran occurrences
- 3 occurrences
Selected examples are shown with the sense they illustrate — chosen to teach that sense, not the complete list of this form’s Quran occurrences.
To found or establish a building or structure by laying its foundation; to base it upon a foundation or basis.
Quranic usage includes both active and passive forms and concerns a building or structure, including one founded upon a specified basis.
- Lane · entry 6670
- Mufradāt · row 33
Selected Quran examples
Quran 9:108word 6
“founded”
Quran 9:109word 12
“founded”
Occurrences in the Quran
Every place this root appears, in Quran order. The first few are shown here.
View all 3 occurrencesBroader Classical Arabic meanings
Recorded for this root in the Classical lexicons beyond its Quran usage. These are secondary to the Quran senses above.
Show 7 Classical meanings
أَسَّ
To build a house or structure, or to lay its foundation.
A Form I lexical usage distinct from the Quran-attested Form II grouping.
- Lane · entry 6670
أَسَّسَ
To commence the construction of a building.
A Classical usage emphasizing the beginning of construction.
- Lane · entry 6670
أُسٌّ
The foundation, basis, or lowest part of a building or wall; also the beginning or commencement of a building or thing.
A nominal usage for the supporting base or starting point of something.
- Lane · entry 6672
أُسٌّ
The origin, source, stock, or root of a person or thing.
An extended usage treating the origin or source as the foundational element.
- Lane · entry 6672
أُسٌّ
The human heart.
A traditional anatomical conception connected with the heart as an originating part in the womb.
- Lane · entry 6672
أُسٌّ
Ancient or primordial time.
Used idiomatically in expressions such as عَلَى أُسِّ الدَّهْرِ, meaning in old time or at the beginning of time.
- Lane · entry 6672
أُسٌّ
A remnant, relic, trace, vestige, sign, mark, or track; also the remains of ashes between hearthstones.
It may denote a mark or track used to follow a way, or residue specifically left among hearthstones.
- Lane · entry 6672