kh-dh-l

Description

The Arabic root خذل (kh-dh-l) carries the core meaning of abandoning, deserting, or failing to support someone in their time of need. In the Quranic context, it signifies the act of forsaking or withdrawing assistance, whether referring to humans abandoning each other in battle or times of trial, or the cautionary concept of being left without divine support due to one's choices. This root emphasizes the grave consequences of desertion and betrayal, while also highlighting the importance of steadfastness and the reassurance that God does not forsake the believers who remain faithful.