k-t-m

Description

The Arabic root كتم (k-t-m) carries the core meaning of concealing, hiding, or suppressing something, particularly information, testimony, or truth that should be revealed. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts related to withholding knowledge, hiding testimony (especially legal or religious testimony), suppressing evidence, or keeping secrets, often with negative connotations when it involves concealing divine truth or important testimony. The Quran frequently uses this root to condemn those who hide revelation, suppress evidence of God's signs, or withhold truthful testimony, making it ethically and religiously significant as it relates to the obligation of truth-telling and transparency in matters of faith and justice.