l-z-m

Description

The Arabic root لزم (l-z-m) carries the core meaning of binding, clinging, or adhering inseparably to something, whether physically or obligatorily. In the Quranic context, this root emphasizes the inescapable nature of human accountability, as deeds are bound to each person, divine obligations are imposed upon humanity, and consequences inevitably adhere to actions. The root underscores fundamental Islamic concepts of personal responsibility, divine decree, and the unavoidable nature of both moral obligations and their resulting punishment or reward.