n-k-f

Description

The Arabic root نكف (n-k-f) carries the core meaning of refusing, refraining from, or holding oneself back from something out of pride, arrogance, or a sense of being above it. In the Quranic context, it specifically describes the prideful refusal of angels or beings to prostrate to Adam or to worship Allah, representing a sinful arrogance and rejection of divine commands due to self-importance. This root emphasizes the spiritual danger of pride that prevents submission to God, making it a key term in describing the fundamental nature of disobedience and rebellion against divine authority.