s-l-q

Description

The Arabic root س-ل-ق (s-l-q) carries the core meaning of striking with sharpness, particularly referring to lashing with the tongue through harsh, sharp speech. In its Quranic context (appearing in Surah Al-Ahzab 33:19), it describes the hypocrites who assail believers with sharp, bitter tongues when seeking a share of the spoils, revealing their greed and lack of genuine faith. The root emphasizes verbal aggression and the cutting nature of hostile speech, distinguishing between the harsh words of the insincere and the dignified conduct expected of true believers.