q-w-b

Description

The Arabic root قوب (q-w-b) carries the core meaning of hollowness, distance, or a measure of space. In the Quran, it appears in Surah An-Najm (53:9) as "qaba qawsayni" (the distance of two bow-lengths), describing the extraordinary closeness of Prophet Muhammad to Allah during the Night Journey and ascension (Mi'raj). This usage signifies an extremely small distance, emphasizing the unique spiritual proximity achieved during this miraculous encounter, making it one of the most significant expressions of divine closeness in Islamic theology.