h-l-m

Description

The Arabic root ح-ل-م (h-l-m) carries two primary meanings in the Quran: forbearance/clemency and dreams. When referring to Allah or human character, it denotes patience, self-restraint, and the quality of not hastening to punish despite having the power to do so, making it a divine attribute of mercy. When referring to dreams, it describes visions seen during sleep, as distinguished from true prophetic revelations, highlighting the Quran's recognition of different states of consciousness and sources of knowledge.