j-b-r

Description

The Arabic root ج-ب-ر (j-b-r) carries the core meaning of compelling force, overwhelming power, and restoration through strength. In the Quranic context, it primarily describes Allah's attribute as al-Jabbar (the Irresistible/Compeller) who has absolute power to enforce His will, and negatively characterizes human tyrants who arrogantly claim power that belongs only to God. The root captures both the divine prerogative of irresistible authority and the human transgression of claiming such compulsory power over others.