gh-d-r

Description

The Arabic root غدر (gh-d-r) carries the core meaning of betrayal, treachery, or breaking faith/covenant, though in the Quran it appears in forms that can also mean "to leave behind" or "abandon." When used in Quranic context, this root emphasizes the act of departing from or forsaking something, often with connotations of unfaithfulness to agreements or abandonment of obligations. The semantic connection between betrayal and leaving behind reflects how breaking trust inherently involves abandoning one's commitments or those who depended on loyalty.