f-z-'

Description

The Arabic root فزع (f-z-ʿ) conveys the core meaning of sudden fear, alarm, or terror, often describing an intense emotional reaction to threatening or overwhelming circumstances. In the Quran, it appears in contexts ranging from describing the fear experienced by prophets when confronted by angels or divine messages, to the terror felt by disbelievers on the Day of Judgment, as well as the removal of fear from believers who find security in faith. This root emphasizes both the psychological state of acute distress and its resolution through divine reassurance, highlighting the contrast between worldly anxieties and the ultimate peace granted to the righteous.