m-s-kh

Description

The Arabic root مسخ (m-s-kh) carries the core meaning of transformation or metamorphosis, specifically referring to a distorting or disfiguring change that alters something's original form as a form of divine punishment. In the Quranic context, it appears in reference to Allah's power to transform humans into degraded creatures (such as apes or swine) as a consequence of their disobedience and transgression. This concept serves as both a historical warning about past communities and a reminder of divine authority over creation and the severity of moral corruption.