j-d-l

Description

The Arabic root j-d-l in the Quran primarily conveys the concept of argumentation, debate, and disputation, often with connotations of controversy or contentious verbal exchange. This root appears in contexts ranging from theological disputes between believers and disbelievers, to Abraham's intercession for Lot's people, to discussions about proper modes of religious discourse. The Quran's frequent use of this root reflects its concern with both condemning obstinate argumentation against divine truth and establishing guidelines for constructive theological dialogue, distinguishing between sincere inquiry and prideful disputation.