h-f-f

Description

The Arabic root ح-ف-ف (h-f-f) conveys the core meaning of surrounding, encircling, or bordering something from all sides. In the Quranic context, this root appears in forms describing how something is encompassed or hemmed in, often illustrating divine arrangements or protective boundaries around Paradise or natural phenomena. The semantic emphasis is on the completeness of the encirclement, suggesting both protection and containment of what lies within.