gh-l-b

Description

The Arabic root غلب (gh-l-b) fundamentally conveys the meaning of overcoming, prevailing, or dominating over something or someone. In the Quranic context, this root appears in various forms to describe Allah's ultimate predominance over all affairs, the victory of believers over their enemies, and metaphorically in cases like thick foliage where vegetation has "overcome" or densely covered an area. The root carries theological significance by emphasizing divine sovereignty and the concept that true victory and power belong ultimately to Allah, while also encouraging believers that they can prevail through faith and reliance on God.