b-r-d

Description

The Arabic root برد (b-r-d) carries the core meaning of coldness, cooling, or becoming cold, and appears in the Quran to describe both physical temperature and metaphorical states of relief or comfort. In its Quranic usage, it refers to hail as a form of cold precipitation, the cooling quality of shade or drink, and the soothing relief that comes from divine peace or comfort. This root often conveys Allah's power over natural phenomena and His ability to provide physical comfort and spiritual tranquility to believers, as seen in references to cooling fire for Ibrahim or the refreshing qualities of Paradise.