a-kh-dh

Description

The Arabic root أخذ (a-kh-dh) carries the core meaning of taking, seizing, or grasping something, often with force or authority. In the Quran, it frequently describes divine punishment where Allah seizes or takes hold of wrongdoers and disbelievers, emphasizing His power to exact consequences for rejection of truth. The root also appears in contexts of taking something legitimately, accepting guidance, or establishing covenants, making it a versatile term that underscores both divine authority and human responsibility to take hold of what is offered to them.