h-r-j

Description

The Arabic root ح-ر-ج (h-r-j) carries the core semantic meaning of tightness, constriction, and narrowness, both in physical and psychological senses. In Quranic usage, it primarily denotes difficulty, discomfort, embarrassment, or a sense of being constrained, often referring to feelings of distress in the heart or situations where there is no blame or hardship imposed on believers. The root's significance lies in emphasizing Allah's mercy by negating haraj (difficulty) in religious obligations and assuring believers that Islam does not place undue burden or constriction upon them.