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THE REPRESENTATION AND HERMENEUTICS OF BAQARAH: SLAUGHTERING SANCTIFIED WEALTH AND THE RENTIER MENTALITY 1. The Root Meaning and Etymological Depth of the Word "Baqarah" The word بقرة [baqarah] , which gives Surah Al-Baqarah its name, is derived from the root ب ق ر [b-q-r] , which lexically means "to split, to lay bare, to conquer, and to expand." As a generic noun representing cattle (the bovine species), assigning this name to the surah is based on two fundamental reasons: The Physical Reason: The animal splits and overturns the earth while plowing the soil. The Economic/Sociological Reason: It enriches its owner, eases their livelihood, and expands their horizon/welfare. The word "iyal" (dependents/family), which originates from the same root and embodies meanings of family, livelihood, and wealth, further confirms this relationship. Consequently, in the lines of the Qur'an, "baqarah" is not an ordinary animal figure; rather, it is a po...