q-h-r

Description

The Arabic root قهر (q-h-r) conveys the core meaning of overwhelming dominance, subjugation, and irresistible power over something or someone. In the Quranic context, it primarily describes Allah's absolute sovereignty and supreme authority over all creation, emphasizing that nothing can resist or escape His will and control. When applied to humans, the root takes on negative connotations of oppression or unjust domination, contrasting with the legitimate and perfect subjugation that belongs exclusively to Allah as al-Qahhar (the Irresistible Subduer).