q-h-m

Description

The Arabic root قحم (q-h-m) conveys the core meaning of plunging or throwing oneself into something difficult or dangerous, often with force and without proper preparation. In the Quranic context, it appears in Surah Al-Balad where it describes both the metaphorical steep path (al-'aqabah) that one must overcome and the concept of not attempting or bursting into righteous but difficult actions like freeing slaves or feeding the needy. The root emphasizes the voluntary undertaking of challenging moral obligations that require courage and sacrifice, highlighting the difference between those who boldly engage in virtuous deeds despite their difficulty and those who fail to make such efforts.