q-b-s

Description

The Arabic root ق-ب-س (q-b-s) carries the core meaning of taking or acquiring fire from a source, particularly referring to obtaining a flame or burning brand from an existing fire. In the Quranic context, this root appears in narratives involving the acquisition of light or fire, most notably in the story of Moses when he seeks to bring fire for his family, symbolizing the seeking of guidance and illumination. The semantic field extends metaphorically to represent the human quest for divine light, knowledge, and guidance, making it significant for understanding how physical light-seeking parallels spiritual enlightenment in Islamic scripture.