h-z-r

Description

The Arabic root ح-ظ-ر (h-z-r) carries the core meaning of enclosing, blocking, or preventing access, similar to how a fence (hazīr) creates a barrier around something. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts related to prohibition and restriction, expressing the concept of making something forbidden or inaccessible to people. The semantic connection between physical enclosure and legal prohibition reflects how barriers—whether physical or moral—separate people from what lies beyond them, making this root significant for understanding Quranic discussions of divine limits and forbidden actions.