b-gh-y

Description

The Arabic root بغي (b-gh-y) carries the core meaning of exceeding proper limits or boundaries, whether through transgression, rebellion, or seeking something beyond what is rightfully due. In the Quranic context, this root encompasses both negative senses like oppression, injustice, and wrongful aggression against divine or social order, as well as the concept of desire or seeking that can be either neutral or negative depending on what is sought. The frequency of this root (96 occurrences) underscores its importance in expressing themes of moral boundaries, social justice, and the consequences of exceeding divinely established limits.