h-q-b

Description

The Arabic root حقب (h-q-b) conveys the concept of an extended, indefinite period of time or era, emphasizing duration that is vast and difficult to measure. In the Quran, it appears notably in Surah Al-Kahf (18:60) where Moses says he will travel "huquba" (ages) to reach his destination, and in Surah An-Naba (78:23) describing disbelievers remaining in Hell for "ahqab" (ages upon ages), underscoring an immeasurably long span of time. The root's significance lies in expressing temporal vastness beyond ordinary human comprehension, whether describing a determined journey or eternal consequences in the afterlife.