dh-a-m

Description

The Arabic root ذأم (dh-ʾ-m) carries the core meaning of blame, disgrace, and reproach. In its Quranic usage, it refers to a state of being blameworthy or disgraced, typically in the context of moral or spiritual failure that results in humiliation. This root emphasizes the consequence of shameful actions that bring upon a person censure and dishonor, particularly in relation to one's standing before God and within the community of believers.