s-q-m

Description

The Arabic root س-ق-م (s-q-m) conveys the core meaning of illness, sickness, or disease, both physical and spiritual. In the Quran, it appears most notably in describing those with sickness in their hearts (maraḍun fī qulūbihim), referring to spiritual ailments like hypocrisy, doubt, and moral corruption that affect one's faith and character. This root emphasizes the Quranic concept that just as bodies can be diseased, hearts and souls can also suffer from pathological conditions that require healing through divine guidance.