s-r-d-q

Description

The Arabic root سردق (s-r-d-q) refers to a large tent, pavilion, or an enclosing canopy structure, particularly emphasizing its surrounding walls or curtains. In its Quranic usage (18:29), it describes the encompassing walls of fire that will surround the disbelievers in Hell, creating an image of complete entrapment with no escape. The term conveys the notion of being entirely enclosed or hemmed in, transforming what would normally be a protective shelter into a terrifying prison of punishment.