q-r-'

Description

The Arabic root قرع (q-r-') carries the core meaning of striking, knocking, or hitting with force, often producing a loud sound or significant impact. In the Quran, it primarily appears in Surah Al-Qari'ah (101:1-3) as "al-Qari'ah" (The Striking Calamity), referring to the Day of Judgment that will strike humanity with overwhelming force and terror. The root emphasizes the sudden, forceful, and alarming nature of divine events or calamities that shake people's hearts and consciousness, making it particularly fitting for describing eschatological warnings about the resurrection and final reckoning.