h-w-d

Description

The Arabic root ه-و-د (h-w-d) primarily relates to repentance, returning to God, and Jewish identity in the Quran. It appears most prominently in reference to the prophet Hud, sent to the ancient Arab tribe of 'Ad, and in the term "hūd" meaning Jews, derived from their association with repentance and guidance. The root carries connotations of turning back to the true faith, which connects both the prophet Hud's call to monotheism and the historical Jewish community's covenant relationship with God.