'-l-q

Description

The Arabic root ع-ل-ق ('alaq) conveys the core meaning of clinging, hanging, or attaching to something. In the Quran, it most famously appears in Surah Al-'Alaq (96:2) describing the embryonic stage where the fertilized ovum clings to the uterine wall, often translated as "clinging substance" or "clot." This root emphasizes the dependent, attached nature of early human development, illustrating both humanity's humble physical origins and complete dependence on the Creator.