kh-l-'

Description

The Arabic root خلع (kh-l-ʿ) carries the core meaning of removing, taking off, or stripping away something that covers or clothes, similar to removing a garment or pulling something out of its place. In the Quranic context, this root appears in relation to Moses being commanded to remove his sandals when entering the sacred valley of Tuwa, signifying the act of physical removal as well as the spiritual preparation required when entering a holy space. The root emphasizes both the literal action of taking something off and the symbolic significance of shedding worldly attachments in the presence of the divine.