r-d-m

Description

The Arabic root ردم (r-d-m) carries the core meaning of blocking, filling a gap, or creating an impenetrable barrier through the accumulation of material. In its Quranic context, it appears most notably in Surah al-Kahf where it describes the massive earthwork barrier constructed by Dhul-Qarnayn between two mountains to protect people from the destructive forces of Gog and Magog. This root emphasizes not just a simple wall but a filled-in, solid obstruction that completely seals off passage, symbolizing divine protection and the temporary containment of chaos until the appointed time of its release near the end of days.