gh-l-m

Description

The Arabic root غ-ل-م (gh-l-m) fundamentally denotes a young male person, typically from childhood through adolescence before reaching full maturity. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts emphasizing youth, vulnerability, and developmental stages, often highlighting divine providence toward young boys (as in the story of the two orphans in Surah Al-Kahf) or describing servants and children in various narratives. The term carries connotations of dependence and the transitional nature of youth, making it significant in Quranic discussions of family relations, social responsibility, and miraculous births like that announced to Abraham and Zechariah.