gh-b-n

Description

The Arabic root غبن (gh-b-n) carries the core meaning of deception, loss, or being cheated in a transaction, particularly when one party suffers a disadvantage without realizing the true value of what was exchanged. In its Quranic usage in Surah At-Taghabun (64:9), where the surah itself is named after this concept, it refers to the Day of Mutual Loss and Gain when the true nature of people's worldly choices will be revealed—believers will recognize the ultimate gain of their faith while disbelievers will realize the devastating loss of rejecting truth. This term emphasizes the contrast between worldly deception and ultimate divine justice, where all perceived gains and losses in this life will be radically reassessed in the hereafter.